Eight neighborhoods in Bend, Sisters, Culver areas join Firewise program
Four Bend-area neighborhoods and two each in the Sisters and Culver areas joined the national Firewise program last year and were among 182…
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Assistance League of Bend’s Operation School Bell is back in action
Operation School Bell, a program of the Assistance League of Bend, a 21 Cares for Kids partner, is providing vouchers for new clothes for 1,200…
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Red Cross to offer free virtual preparedness classes
The devastating winter storms our region just experienced, and this past summer’s wildfires, serve as a painful reminder that disasters can happen…
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Bend Pops Orchestra announces new conductor
The Bend Pops Orchestra announced Tuesday that Bend conductor and musician Eddy Robinson will lead the group, beginning with the 2021-2022…
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Bend-La Pine Schools offer livestreaming option for athletic events
This week, as student-athletes from Bend-La Pine Schools are donning their uniforms and competing for the first time in a year, the district is…
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C.O. Intergovernmental Council seeks budget committee members
The Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council is seeking two community members to serve on the COIC Budget Committee. This is a great opportunity to…
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Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday: Defending against COVID ‘Good Samaritan’ frauds
This week, the Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday feature looks at building a digital defense against fake Good Samaritans amid COVID-19.…
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Better Business Bureau marks National Consumer Protection Week
The Better Business Bureau has teamed up with federal, state, and local agencies for the launch of this year’s National Consumer Protection Week,…
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Bend-La Pine parent groups partner to assist Family Access Network
Parent groups across the Bend-La Pine Schools are uniting for the month of March to raise funds for the Family Access…
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Artwork sought for OSU’s Art About Agriculture competition, exhibition
Art About Agriculture, an annual exhibition of agriculture-themed artwork coordinated by Oregon State University’s College of Agricultural…
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Redmond’s Northern Lights return in new spot for St. Patrick’s Day
In association with Lay it Out Events, Visit Central Oregon and Travel Oregon, the Redmond Chamber of Commerce & CVB is proud to present the First…
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Bend-La Pine Schools celebrates classified employees
More than 900 Bend-La Pine Schools’ classified staff clean buildings, cook and serve meals, drive buses, support students in the classroom, ensure…
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C.O. Association of Realtors seeks nonprofit applicants for donations
The Central Oregon Association of REALTORS® will be accepting applications for donations from local nonprofits until Sept. 30.…
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ODOT Region 4 construction report: Week of March 1-6
Here’s the ODOT Region 4 construction report for the week of March…
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Assistance League of Bend providing new clothes to 1,200 students
Through their Operation School Bell® program, the Assistance League of Bend is providing new clothing this month to 1,200 students in kindergarten…
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Emergency allotments for Oregon SAP recipients continue in March
Oregon has been approved to issue Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) emergency allotments for the month of March.…
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Coast Guard offers boating safety app for Pacific NW mariners
The Coast Guard is promoting a mobile application to assist with maritime voyage planning, boating safety and maritime distress in the Pacific…
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NeighborImpact, foundation offer Goal Savers matched savings program
Thanks to funds provided by the Northwest Area Foundation, NeighborImpact is helping Central Oregonians save toward their personal goals and better…
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Deschutes County road construction update: Week of Feb. 28-March 6
Here is Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of Feb. 28-March…
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Oregonians donated record $5.2 million to Cultural Trust in 2020
Donations to the Oregon Cultural Trust surpassed $5 million for the first time ever in 2020, as generous Oregonians responded to the cultural…
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