Prineville PD gives results of downtown pedestrian, seat belt enforcement operation
The Prineville Police Department conducted a four-hour combined Pedestrian and Seatbelt Enforcement Operation in the area of NE 3rd Street in the…
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High Desert Museum fundraiser, the High Desert Rendezvous, coming up August 28
 The High Desert Museum’s signature fundraiser, High Desert Rendezvous, returns to the virtual world on Saturday, August 28, at 7:00 pm and offers…
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Bend Park & Rec plans 3 hiring events, raises pay to fill open positions
Hiring continues at the Bend Park and Recreation District as preparations are underway for the busy fall season, with new full-time positions and…
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Poor air quality prompts High Desert Chamber Music to cancel Old Mill concert
High Desert Chamber Music has canceled Saturday afternoon’s event at the Old Mill District due to poor air quality in the region.…
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Museum at Warm Springs postpones Huckleberry Harvest events in Portland
The Museum at Warm Springs said Friday it has postponed its annual Huckleberry Harvest events in Portland until further notice.…
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Lava River Cave closing early for improvements, visitor safety project
Lava River Cave, located in the Newberry National Volcanic Monument south of Bend on the Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District, will be closing early this…
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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…
Continue Reading 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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