Many more Oregonians could get money back with Earned Income Tax Credit
riday was National Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Awareness Day. The EITC is a federal and state tax credit for people making up to $56,000 a year…
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Prineville PD plans seat belt, child car seat enforcement blitz
The Prineville Police Department is joining other Oregon law enforcement agencies in a statewide safety belt and child car seat traffic enforcement…
Continue ReadingC. Oregon Fuse, Giving Plate among nine grant recipients
The PacificSource Foundation for Health Improvement recently committed $605k in grant funding to support nine nonprofit organizations based in…
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Lewis named new Sunriver Owners Assn. general manager
James J. Lewis of Bend has been chosen to succeed Hugh Palcic as general manager of the Sunriver Owners Association (SROA). His selection by the…
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Oregon employers, workers invited to take May 13 ‘Safety Break’
Employers and workers across the state are invited to take part in Safety Break for Oregon this May, a time to pause and reflect on the importance of…
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St. Thomas Academy students benefit from creative learning grant
A special reading and art program for St. Thomas Academy second-graders has received a nearly $1,000 Spark! Creative Learning Grant from SELCO…
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Community asked to recommend new Prineville school’s name
Crook County School District officials are seeking community input to name the new elementary art, technology and adventure theme school that will…
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Cultural Coalition grant to support Latino Fest in Madras
The Jefferson County Cultural Coalition will provide a boost to the Latino Fest in Madras, an annual event organized by the Latino Community…
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Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday: Protecting against synthetic ID theft
This week, the Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday report looks at building a digital defense against synthetic ID theft.…
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State fire marshal seeks ‘Sparky Awards’ nominations
The Oregon Office of State Fire Marshal is accepting nominations for the 2020 Golden and Silver Sparky…
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Redmond Proficiency Academy sets open enrollment
Redmond Proficiency Academy announced Monday that enrollment for the 2020-21 school year opens on Saturday, Feb. 15 at 8 a.m. and is scheduled to…
Continue ReadingOregon urges tax return filing to claim refundable credits
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Human Services and the Department of Revenue are jointly encouraging all workers with income in 2019…
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Caregiver respite program seeks sustaining memberships
Thelma’s Place is a nonprofit community serving those with Alzheimer’s or another dementia and their families and caregivers, by providing the…
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Redmond Proficiency Academy group visits Costa Rica
Redmond Proficiency Academy High School students and teachers Julie O’Neill, Chris Eberle and Troy Longstroth recently visited Costa Rica as part…
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‘Building a Better Central Oregon’ nominations sought
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — For over 40 years, the Building a Better Central Oregon Awards have celebrated the great contributions of businesses and…
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Grants available for historic properties, archaeology projects
The State Historic Preservation Office is offering grants for work on historic properties and for archaeology projects. The annual grants fund up to…
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COCC seeks 2 budget committee members
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) Central Oregon Community College is currently seeking individuals interested in serving on the college’s budget committee. There…
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Alaska Airlines continues voucher program for private colleges
Since 1986, Alaska Airlines has provided an annual in-kind contribution of round-trip, coach class flight vouchers for use by member colleges of the…
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Community invited to Redmond 2040 vision update
Last summer, the City of Redmond launched Redmond 2040, a city-wide community engagement process to update its Comprehensive Plan. On Thursday, Feb.…
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Powell Butte woman receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Retired Portland teacher helped create Maurice Lucas Foundation PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ)– A lifetime of helping children succeed led to a Lifetime…
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