SAIF returns more than $13.7 million in dividends to Central Oregon employers
In March, SAIF announced a $210 million dividend for more than 50,000 employers statewide. The checks are going out this week.…
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Redmond planned road closures and delays update: Week of July 18-24
Here is the city of Redmond’s list of planned road closures and delays for the week of July…
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State seeks input on plan to expand Project Independence, create Family Caregiver Assistance Program
The Oregon Department of Human Services is seeking public input by August 15 on its plan to apply for Medicaid funding to expand Oregon Project…
Continue Reading Cash grants available for Oregon teens, young adults who have experienced foster care
The Oregon Department of Human Services Child Welfare Division is announcing $2 million of emergency cash assistance available for some teens and…
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Bend’s Think Wild offers advice to help wildlife cope with heat waves, wildfires
Extreme heat and wildfires throughout the state of Oregon have a lot of people wondering how wildlife is being affected. The Bend wildlife hospital…
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COCC students eligible for $7 million in expanded CARES Act funds
Starting this summer term, Central Oregon Community College will begin to disperse more than $7 million in federal aid from the U.S. government’s…
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Oregon Arts Commission, Ford Family Foundation partner to create statewide Artist Registry
Ensuring artists’ access to funding opportunities and building a case for more artist resources are the goals of a new statewide Artist Registry…
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Crook County Summer School reports record enrollment of 1,358 students
Classrooms in the Crook County School District did not stay empty for long, even though summer break is well underway. Over 1,300 students are…
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Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday: Building a digital defense against travel scams
This week, the Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday report focuses on building a digital defense against travel…
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The Pavilion adds drop-in dodgeball and futsal for adults
The Bend Park and Recreation District is adding some lighthearted competition opportunities on warm July evenings, including pick-up dodgeball and…
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State agency offers tips to save time, money, stress during wildfire evacuations
The Bootleg, Jack and Grandview wildfires have sparked several evacuation orders. The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation has wildfire insurance…
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Oregon Transportation Plan committee seeks three at-large members
Want to make a difference in transportation in Oregon? The state’s most comprehensive transportation planning document, the Oregon Transportation…
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Redmond Fire & Rescue bans recreational burning
Beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday, July 13, Redmond Fire & Rescue will impose a ban on all recreational burning and follow the regulated use…
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Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity accepts applications for Bend housing program
Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity said Monday they are excited to offer more housing opportunities.…
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Here’s where to sign up for Deschutes, Crook, Jefferson County emergency alerts
As fire season heats up, it’s even more important for Central Oregonians to get the latest alerts about wildfires and evacuation alerts and…
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ODOT Region 4 construction update: Week of July 12-16
Here is the ODOT Region 4 construction update for the week of July…
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Dennison named interim Deschutes County clerk
Deschutes County commissioners have appointed Steve Dennison as interim county clerk, effective July…
Continue Reading Planned Redmond road closures and delays: Week of July 11-17
Here’s the city of Redmond’s list of planned road closures and delays for the week of July…
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Deschutes County road construction update: Week of July 11-17
Here is Deschutes County’s weekly road construction update for the week of July…
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OSU Extension’s food safety and preservation hotline opens for the season
As canning season gets underway, the Food Safety and Preservation hotline from Oregon State University Extension Service starts taking calls on…
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