Oregon Humanities’ ‘Dear Stranger’ letter exchange fights COVID-19 isolation
Dear Stranger, a letter-exchange project from Oregon Humanities, offers a chance for connection by inviting Oregonians to write letters with someone…
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Medicare Advantage open enrollment available until March 31
Jan. 1 marked the beginning of the 2021 Medicare Advantage open enrollment period for Medicare beneficiaries with an existing Medicare Advantage…
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Grant to Jericho Road will help fund portable shower, laundry vehicle
The Dottie and Eli Ashley Fund of the Oregon Community Foundation has awarded $10,000 to Jericho Road of Redmond to help in the purchase and…
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Forest Service to waive day-use recreation site fees on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
The USDA Forest Service will waive fees at day-use recreation sites in Oregon and Washington on Monday, Jan. 18 in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.…
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New survey seeks to learn what help C.O. businesses need to help them recover
The global pandemic has hit businesses hard for nearly 11 months. As vaccines are more widely distributed, relief from the number of COVID-19 cases…
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Central Oregon’s annual ‘Point in Time’ homeless count set to begin Jan. 20
The Homeless Leadership Coalition, Central Oregon’s Continuum of Care, will be kicking off the annual Point In-Time Count in Central Oregon on…
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Bend-La Pine Schools seeks volunteer to serve on budget committee
Bend-La Pine Schools seeks volunteers to join its Budget Committee, beginning in February.…
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Rimrock Trails using grants for adolescent residential treatment classroom
Rimrock Trails Treatment Services is beyond grateful to receive $1,000 in grant funds from the Roundhouse Foundation and an additional $1,500 from…
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Stimulus payments coming: Don’t throw away debit card, it’s legit — not a scam
The U.S. Treasury has begun issuing its second round of stimulus payments. People who don’t receive a direct deposit by early January should look for…
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‘Central Oregon Gives’ raises over $700,000 for more than 75 nonprofits
Central Oregon Gives is pleased to announce the success of their annual giving campaign, that ended with $704,000 raised for over 75…
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Deschutes County seeks residents to serve on Public Safety Coordinating Council
Deschutes County is accepting applications from residents interested in serving on the Local Public Safety Coordinating Council…
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Oregon’s new eviction protection notice, declaration form available
The Oregon Judicial Department has posted the new “Notice of Eviction Protection” and “Declaration of Financial Hardship” forms to its…
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Testing homes for radon gas now more important than ever, OHA says
The Oregon Health Authority is recognizing National Radon Action Month during January by encouraging people in the state to test their homes for…
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Oregon students urged to apply soon for grants, scholarships
The Higher Education Coordinating Commission’s Office of Student Access and Completion is reminding all Oregonians about upcoming student financial…
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Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday: Digital defense against smart device ‘swatting’
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) –This week, the Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday segment focuses on building a digital defense against smart home “swatting”…
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Oregon Parks Forever launches Wildfire Tree Replanting Fund
Oregon Parks Forever, a statewide nonprofit, announced Tuesday the establishment of a Wildfire Tree Replanting Fund. The goal of the fund is to…
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St. Charles Foundation grant benefits new Sisters community website
Sisters Country Community Connects is benefiting from a $5,000 grant from the St. Charles Foundation. The grant was awarded to Citizens4Community to…
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Think Wild engages CO. with native wildlife through live, virtual programs
Think Wild, a wildlife hospital and conservation center in Bend, is engaging the Central Oregon community and beyond with native wildlife through a…
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Girl Scout Cookie season begins; contact-free, Grubhub delivery offered
Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington and Girl Scouts of the USA kicked off the 2021 Girl Scout Cookie season nationally on Tuesday, during…
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Family Access Network receives $7,500 from Cow Creek Umpqua Foundation
The Family Access Network received a $7,500 grant in support of FAN Advocate services in Deschutes County from Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation in…
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