Oregon state parks offer free parking for First Day Hikes on New Year’s Day
Guided 2022 First Day Hikes are set for several state parks on Jan. 1, 2022 and the normal $5 day-use parking fee is waived for the 25 parks that…
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COCC’s Season of Nonviolence convenes ‘Braiding Sweetgrass’ book groups
In anticipation of Central Oregon Community College’s 14th annual Season of Nonviolence, the college is convening a series of community book groups…
Continue ReadingDeschutes Children’s Foundation announces ‘Riddles’ stay-at-home fundraiser
Deschutes Children’s Foundation is bringing back the popular stay-at-home fundraising initiative, Riddles: Creative Community Problem Solving,…
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Bend tattoo studio holding ‘Toys for Tats’ toy drive
Monolith Tattoo Studio in Bend is working with Toys for Tots for their annual toy drive — and in their case, it’s “Toys for…
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New book exposes inner worlds of first-year OSU-Cascades students during pandemic
Journal entries recorded by a class of first-year students at Oregon State University-Cascades have been turned into a new book documenting the…
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St. Charles Hospice Auction raises $50,000
Many new and long-time donors participated in St. Charles Foundation’s 30th Annual Hospice Auction earlier this month, raising about $50,000 to…
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Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday: Digital defense against holiday shipping scams
This week, the Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday segment focuses on building a digital defense against holiday shipping…
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Drive-thru Holiday Food Drive set for Saturday at two Bend Park & Rec District locations
The Bend Park and Recreation District is hosting a Drive-Thru Holiday Food Drive on Saturday, Dec. 18, to help fill the shelves at the NeighborImpact…
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Assistance League of Bend’s ‘Secret Santas’ provide holiday gifts to low-income seniors
Perhaps no one outgrows “stockings hung by the chimney with care” and “visions of sugar-plums dancing in their heads.” Assistance League® of…
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City of Prineville honored for excellence in financial reporting for fifth straight year
The City of Prineville has received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the fifth straight year. The Finance…
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ODOT Region 4 construction report: Week of Dec. 13-17
Here’s the ODOT Region 4 construction report for the week of Dec.…
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NeighborImpact opens regional office in Warm Springs
Nonprofit organization NeighborImpact has opened a new regional office location to assist members of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs.…
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Grow This! OSU Extension statewide seed giveaway set to return for third year
The Grow This! Oregon Garden Challenge, Oregon State University Extension’s statewide seed giveaway, returns for a third year in 2022, featuring…
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Looking for last-minute gifts? Oregon Lottery says: Please gift responsibly
As part of the Gift Responsibly campaign this holiday season, the Oregon Lottery and lotteries worldwide are partnering with the National Council…
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Prineville Police to join in high-visibility enforcement focusing on impaired drivers
The Prineville Police Department will be participating in NHTSA High Visibility Enforcement holiday enforcement. The goal is to increase the number…
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Deschutes County road construction update: Week of Dec. 12-18
Here is the Deschutes County road construction update for the week of Dec.…
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Terrebonne sewer feasibility open house set for next week
Deschutes County and the Terrebonne Sewer Advisory Group will hold a public open house to share information about the potential for sewer in…
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Latino Community Association hosting vaccination clinics to make holidays safer
Volunteers from Medical Teams International vaccinated 109 people on Dec. 2 in Redmond during an event organized by the Latino Community Association.…
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Dec. 15 deadline approaches for Oregon Health Care Marketplace coverage sign-up
Oregonians who are currently uninsured or are looking for better health insurance rates should visit OregonHealthCare.gov/WindowShop to preview…
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COCC Vice President Alicia Moore earns honor from state community college association
Central Oregon Community College’s Alicia Moore, Ph.D., vice president of student affairs, was named this week as the 2021-22 recipient of the…
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