Redmond Proficiency Academy HS class looks to grant money to area nonprofits
The student-led Community 101 Class at Redmond Proficiency Academy High School has received $5,000 from the the Oregon Community Foundation to grant…
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Wreaths Across America will hold no Bend ceremony, will still place wreaths on graves
The Wreaths Across America mission to Remember, Honor, Teach, continues, as volunteers have been working hard to comply with local COVID-19…
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Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday: Building a digital defense against holiday shopping scams
This week, the Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday segment discusses building a digital defense by helping Santa out this shopping…
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OnPoint Credit Union employees give $71,000 to four United Way organizations
OnPoint Community Credit Union announced Tuesday a donation of more than $71,000 to four United Way organizations serving communities across Oregon…
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Three Rivers Humane Society in Madras holding ’12 Days of Dogs and Cats Holiday Auction’
Three Rivers Humane Society is right in the thick of a booming holiday auction and invites the Central Oregon community to join in supporting the…
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Heart of Oregon Corps YouthBuild Launches child, youth development career training track
Heart of Oregon Corps’ YouthBuild program has announced a new Child and Youth Development career track, starting in January. It introduces young…
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Latino Community Association to host grand opening of new Prineville office
Come celebrate the new Prineville location of the Latino Community Association at 185 NE 4th Street from 3 to 5 p.m. on Friday.…
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New nature play area a hit with students at Amity Creek Magnet at Thompson School
When recess starts at Amity Creek Magnet at Thompson School, the school’s new nature play area is immediately busy with all sorts of activity.…
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Madras COVID-19, flu vaccination clinic doubles as block party and resource fair
To improve access to vaccines and community resources, Thrive Central Oregon and the Oregon Health Authority recently held a Fiesta del Barrio –…
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Deschutes County Commission directs $1 million to expand homeless outreach team
The Deschutes County Commission has approved American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) investments of more than $1 million to support additional homeless…
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Statewide transportation plan update kicks off with online open house through Dec. 22
Oregonians are invited to help shape the future of Oregon’s transportation system. How can you weigh in? Give ODOT feedback as the agency updates…
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Family Access Network receives $2,500 grant from MDU Resources Foundation
The Family Access Network has received a grant of $2,500 from MDU Resources Foundation to support FAN’s ongoing efforts to connect low-income…
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Council on Aging of Central Oregon seeking volunteers
The Council on Aging of Central Oregon is actively seeking volunteers for this holiday season and beyond.…
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High Desert Chamber Music Gala coming up
High Desert Chamber Music’s
Fourteenth Annual Gala online presentation will premiere on
Saturday, Dec. 11, at 7:00pm. This event will be FREE…
ODOT Region 4 construction report: Week of Dec. 6-10
Here’s the ODOT Region 4 construction report for the week of Dec.…
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Central Oregon Locavore launches Double Up Food Bucks for SNAP recipients
Central Oregon Locavore now accepts Double Up Food Bucks for Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients. This program is part of a…
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Pacific Power Blue Sky renewable customers illuminate holiday lighting displays
Local holiday celebrations — from Prineville’s Christmas in the Pines to Medford’s Winter Lights Festival, to the 100,000 lights adorning…
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Visit Central Oregon unveils new logo, revamped website
In an effort to further emphasize the region’s increasingly recognizable place name, Visit Central Oregon recently unveiled a new logo and website…
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Bend’s High Desert Museum among state Heritage Commission grant recipients
The Oregon Heritage Commission has awarded $380,000 in grants to 31 organizations throughout the state. The grants will help fund a variety of…
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Diane Wilson’s ‘The Seed Keeper’ chosen as ‘A Novel Idea’ 2022 community read
Deschutes Public Library is pleased to announce The Seed Keeper as the 2022 “A Novel Idea…Read Together” selection. The book, written by Diane…
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