Family Access Network receives $7,500 grant from St. Charles Foundation
The Family Access Network (FAN) recently received a $7,500 grant from the St. Charles Foundation to support services in Deschutes, Crook and…
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DHS urges Oregonians to help each other be prepared before next disaster
The Oregon Department of Human Services joins the national observation of Preparedness Month during September by encouraging Oregonians to help one…
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Nearly 800 signed up for Deschutes County alert system will get notice to log in, update their info
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office and Deschutes County 911 will be sending a message at 9 a.m. Wednesday to about 775 people signed up for…
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Central Oregon motorcyclists’ 23rd annual Teddy Bear Run rolls on, despite COVID-19
A nearly quarter-century tradition of Central Oregon motorcycle riders rolling into town and providing hundreds of cuddly teddy bears to Central…
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Ninth annual ‘Get There Challenge’ begins soon: Build skills, stay active, win prizes
The ninth annual Get There Challenge is happening Oct. 4-17. Challenge participants can take actions to unlock a variety of experience, knowledge and…
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BLM to accept applications for new Lower Deschutes special recreation permits
The US Bureau of Land Management Prineville District Office will accept new permit applications for guiding activities that require watercraft on…
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BLM plans post-wildfire aerial herbicide treatment west of Maupin
The Bureau of Land Management’s Prineville District Office will soon begin aerial spraying of the herbicide imazapic on 370 acres of land burned by…
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Visit Central Oregon opens new visitor information desk at Redmond Airport
Visit Central Oregon, the leading authority on all things travel-related in and around Central Oregon, said Monday it is making access to regional…
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Northwest Quality Roofing gives back with annual ‘Raise the Roof’ contest
Northwest Quality Roofing of Bend has been giving back to the Central Oregon community since 2016. Through their online application process, worthy…
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Oregon nonprofit seeks to hire staff for in-home support for people with disabilities
Advocates for Life Skills & Opportunity (ALSO), a nonprofit organization committed to supporting people living with intellectual and developmental…
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Redmond Cub Scouts learn all about angling at Metolius Pond fishing derby
Redmond Cub Scouts learned the ins and outs of angling and had a lot of fun at a fishing derby held Saturday at Metolius Pond in Camp…
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SOLVE volunteers across state remove nearly 27,000 pounds of litter, debris
From Sept. 18 through October 3, Oregonians are participating in SOLVE’s 38th annual Beach & Riverside Cleanup, in partnership with the Oregon…
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Oregon DHS seeks comments on updated plan to expand Project Independence
The Oregon Department of Human Services is seeking public input by Oct. 24 on its updated plan to apply for Medicaid funding to expand Oregon Project…
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Deschutes County road report: Week of Sept. 26-Oct. 2
Here is Deschutes County’s weekly road project report for the week of Sept. 26 to Oct.…
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City of Bend road, traffic report: Week of Sept. 27-Oct. 3
Here is the city of Bend’s road and traffic report for the week of Sept. 27-Oct.…
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EDCO announces 5 Early Stage finalists to present at Bend Venture Conference
Economic Development for Central Oregon (EDCO) announced the five finalists advancing in the Early Stage competition for the 18th Annual Bend…
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Rotary Club of Redmond donates ‘grab and go’ carts for St. Charles Redmond staff
The Rotary Club of Redmond recently donated to St. Charles Redmond $1,200 for four grab-and-go carts with gift baskets filled with fresh fruits and…
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Oregon offers new grant opportunity to assist child care providers
Child care providers in Oregon are invited to apply for child care stabilization grants through the Early Learning Division.…
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Bend Preschool says it has open slots available, free for eligible families
Preschool and child care can be hard to find right now. Â Many families spend weeks or months frustrated looking for a position, only to end up on a…
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Sisters Ranger District begins hazardous fuels reduction work
Starting Friday, Sisters Ranger District fuel specialists will work with contractors to mow about 2,000 acres of brush across three project…
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