City of Bend road and traffic report: Week of August 16-22
Here is the city of Bend’s road and traffic report for the week of August…
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Deschutes County road construction update: Week of August 15-21
Here is Deschutes County’s road construction report for the week of August…
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Prestigious UW grant helps COCC reimagine ‘History of Islamic Civilizations’ course
A $9,000 grant from the University of Washington Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies, Middle East Center, was awarded to Central Oregon…
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SAIF offers expertise on COVID-19 workplace safety
Many of us are aware of the human toll the virus has taken on the health of people and communities. But how have workers specifically been…
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Deschutes County Health Services shares tips to minimize impacts of wildfire smoke
Deschutes County Health Services advises residents to take health precautions during periods of smoke. Many factors influence a person’s…
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Bend-La Pine Schools set ‘Winnie the Pooh’ bus safety events
New Bend-La Pine Schools bus riders, kindergarten students and their families are invited to learn about bus safety and take a spin on a school bus…
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C.O. Public Safety Chaplaincy service award finalist; online vote could land them Land Rover SUV
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Public Safety Chaplaincy on Wednesday was named a finalist among Fire Safety & Rescue organizations in…
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Oregon marks National 811 Day, urges a call or click before grabbing that shovel
These days, there seems to be a holiday or observance for every day on the calendar, but how many of those special days revolve around preventing…
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Crook County Sheriff’s Office to take part in seat belt, DUII enforcement efforts
The Crook County Sheriff’s Office will be joining other law enforcement agencies around the state and country in a national high-visibility DUII…
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Jericho Road receives anonymous $100K donation toward community shower trucks
Jericho Road of Redmond has received an anonymous donation of $100,000 to help in the purchase and operation of one or more shower vehicles.…
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Crook County reports on surge in COVID-19 delta variant cases, urges vaccinations
Crook County health officials issued the following statement Tuesday regarding the rapid rise in COVID-19 cases and urging residents to get…
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Acclaimed author, renowned poet to appear at Waterston Desert Writing Prize events
In the spring of 1983, a team of engineers at the Glen Canyon Dam in northern Arizona faced an unprecedented emergency when massive flooding hit the…
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Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday: Digital defense against missing people scams
This week, the Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday segment focuses on building a digital defense against scammers targeting families searching for missing…
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Family Access Network Foundation welcomes new board member
Family Access Network Foundation (FAN) announces that Kate Drummond of Bend has accepted a position on the FAN Foundation Board of Directors. …
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Council on Aging of Central Oregon wins 4 National Mature Media awards
The Council on Aging of Central Oregon announced Monday they won four highly coveted National Mature Media Awards in this year’s 30th annual…
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Ribbon-cutting set for new Redmond foster care visitation center
Thanks to the big hearts of a handful of Central Oregon organizations and local individuals, children and families experiencing foster care now have…
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The Environmental Center seeks applicants for seventh Sustainability Awards
On Thursday, Nov. 4, The Environmental Center will present its seventh Sustainability Awards, honoring those who are leading the way to a…
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State agencies urge protective actions as excessive heat watch issued
The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat watch for many parts of Oregon from August 10-14; dangerously hot conditions with…
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United Way of Central Oregon awards $245,000 to local, regional nonprofits
A total of 31 Central Oregon nonprofits have been collectively awarded $245,000 from United Way of Central Oregon as part of the organization’s…
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Funding boost means more Oregon Opportunity Grants available to students
The Oregon Higher Education Coordinating Commission Office of Student Access and Completion announced to announce that the recent approval of an…
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