Bend Park and Rec District now hiring for about 35 positions
The Bend Park and Recreation District is hiring for more than 35 positions, and interested applicants are invited to apply now. Open positions…
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Bend resumes weekly road, traffic report as construction season ramps up
The City of Bend will be releasing a weekly road and traffic report each Friday during peak construction season to help members of our community plan…
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Deschutes County road construction update: Week of March 14-20
Here is Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of March…
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OSU Extension Service, partners offer free webinars to prep for wildfire season
The Oregon State University Extension Service Fire Program is collaborating with state and community partners to launch a free webinar series to help…
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Mt. Bachelor passes on sale; resort says reserved parking won’t return next season
Mt. Bachelor, a year-round mountain resort located at the heart of Bend, Oregon, culture, on Thursday announced guests can lock in their next…
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RPA brings in new technology to enhance learning, boost safety
With Redmond Proficiency Academy beginning hybrid, in-person learning this week, the Redmond charter school has rolled out new technologies to…
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State Child Welfare Division honors Redmond social worker with award
The Oregon Dept. of Human Services recently named Lyndsie Wynn of Redmond the recipient of the Tom Moan Memorial Award, which recognizes and promotes…
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Bend bike shop helps out recovering raptors with tires ‘upcycled’ into perches
Spring in Central Oregon brings abundant wildlife and human visitors, and with them an increase in the number of injured or orphaned birds in need of…
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FireFree yard debris disposal events coming up
Fire season is quickly approaching, now is the time for Central Oregonians to plan to reduce their risk by creating defensible space and taking…
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Jefferson County Fairgrounds to add new Show Barn
Jefferson County commissioners have approved construction of a new Show Barn structure to be built at the Fairgrounds, giving new life and more…
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Crook County moving to Lower Risk COVID-19 guidance level
Crook County has been approved to move into the Lower-Risk Category starting Friday, for the next 2-week cycle.…
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SNAP recipients’ emergency allotments available Thursday
Oregon has been approved to issue Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) emergency allotments for the month of March.…
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Cascade Seed Fund founders launch philanthropic effort to support C.O. innovation
The Cascade Innovation Fund of the Oregon Community Foundation announced its launch Wednesday to support innovation and entrepreneurship among…
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Environmental Center awards $7K in grants for ‘Rethink Waste’ projects
Four organizations / businesses have won a grant from The Environmental Center’s Rethink Waste Community Grants Program to support waste reduction…
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Oregon Walmart pharmacies begin scheduling COVID-19 vaccine appointments
All Walmart pharmacies in Oregon will begin scheduling COVID-19 vaccines in partnership with the state, beginning Wednesday.…
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Tower Theatre announces Miller Foundation grant, Theaterworks USA partnership
The nonprofit Tower Theatre Foundation is honored to announce that the James F. & Marion L. Miller Foundation — whose mission is to enhance the…
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Teacher at Bend’s North Star Elementary receives top math honor
North Star Elementary School fourth-grade teacher Amber Linn was recently honored as a state finalist for the Presidential Award for Math and Science…
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Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday: Guarding against COVID-19 vaccine scams
This week, the Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday feature focuses on building a digital defense against COVID-19 vaccine scams.…
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Deschutes, Jefferson counties seek input on natural hazard mitigation plans
Deschutes County and Jefferson County are partnering with the Federal Emergency Management Agency and Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council to…
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Paving, shoulder repair work begins on Fryrear Road; closures planned
Paving and shoulder repair work on Fryrear Road began Monday. Work hours will generally be from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. The project…
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