Downtown Bend Business Association installs flower baskets around area
Downtown Bend has been the heart of the community for over 100 years. Way back in 1903, local Bend families opened their shops, and the Bend…
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OHA warns: Be aware of cyanobacteria algae blooms this summer
As summer approaches, and more communities and recreational areas around the state begin reopening amid the COVID-19 outbreak, Oregon Health…
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Increased SNAP benefits to continue in June
Most Oregonians who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will receive emergency allotments in June. The federal…
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City of Bend Beautification Program supports Pollinator Pathway Project
The City of Bend’s Beautification Program is seeking volunteers to help support the Pollinator Pathway Project, a new initiative that aims to…
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Bend Park and Rec District to hold hiring event next week
With summer right around the corner and increasing recreation operations due to improving pandemic conditions, the Bend Park and Recreation District…
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COCC, Deschutes County partner on free Redmond drive-thru COVID-19 testing events in June
Deschutes County Health Services is partnering with Central Oregon Community College and the Oregon Health Authority to offer free drive-thru…
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Rickard Road set to close for road project
The Deschutes County Road Department plans to begin road construction on Rickard Road between Gosney Road and U.S. Highway 20 next Tuesday and a…
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Nick Lelack named new Deschutes County administrator
The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Wednesday to name Nick Lelack as the county’s next administrator. Lelack, who…
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Central Oregon prepares as busy Memorial Day weekend comes with rising risk of wildfires
The first holiday getaway of the season is finally here as families and friends look forward to Oregon’s great outdoors. AAA reports that about…
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Family Access Network receives Oregon Community Recovery Fund grant
The Family Access Network received a $5,000 grant late last year from the Oregon Community Recovery Fund of Oregon Community Foundation. These funds…
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ODFW: Young wildlife are rarely orphaned, so please leave them where you find them
Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer—and birthing season for Oregon’s elk and deer herds. Elk calves and deer fawns are born…
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ODFW seeks to fill positions on regional Access and Habitat program boards
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is looking for people with an interest in hunting, wildlife conservation and land management to serve on…
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FS advises: Mowing to occur near Deschutes River recreation areas
Heavy equipment will be mowing Deschutes National Forest lands located west of Bend and south of Century Drive now and into much of the summer,…
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Bend-based Guardian Group receives $25,000 grant to combat sex trafficking
JP’s Peace Love and Happiness Foundation has awarded a grant for $25,000 to Guardian Group to further combat domestic sex…
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Free youth baseball camp coming to Redmond this summer, but spots going fast
Attention all local baseball players in 3rd through 12th
grade … a free baseball camp is coming to Redmond this summer! SunWest Baseball is…
Redmond’s Centennial Park spray feature returns Friday; city park fountains also turned on
One of Redmond’s favorite ways to beat the summer heat will once again open for public use. The Centennial Park spray feature officially opens for…
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Heart of Oregon Corps among organizations sharing in nearly $7 million in AmeriCorps funds
Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., announced Tuesday that four organizations in Oregon will receive about $6.95 million in funding from…
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BLM offers pre-holiday tips for safe, responsible recreation
Memorial Day weekend is a popular time for visitors to enjoy their public lands, and, this year, the federal Bureau of Land Management is providing…
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ODFW reminder: Boaters must stop at aquatic invasive species inspection stations
All watercraft entering Oregon are required to be inspected at an aquatic invasive species station when the stations are open, the Oregon Department…
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Oregon, Washington partner on tool to access, share cultural heritage digital archives
The Oregon Heritage Commission, State Library of Oregon and Washington State Library have partnered to launch Northwest Digital Heritage, an online…
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