State forest advisory panel seeks applicants for vacancy
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — A committee advising Oregon Department of Forestry staff on forest operations, projects and activities is currently seeking…
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SMART Reading announces Volunteer of the Year
SMART Reading has announced the Volunteer of the Year for the Central Area, serving Deschutes, Crook, Jefferson, Grant, and Harney counties. We are…
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Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday: Avoiding tech support scams
This week, the Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday segment focuses on building a digital defense against tech support scams. …
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ODOT plans presentation on proposed Bend Parkway changes
The Oregon Department of Transportation will give a presentation on proposed changes to the Bend Parkway in the core of the city on Monday, Jan. 20…
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Sisters Folk Festival finalizes $1.4M capital campaign
Sisters Folk Festival Inc. announced Monday the completion of their purchase of the Sisters Artworks building and said it has begun renovations and…
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Oregon’s Teacher of the Year nominations close Jan. 31
Time is running out to nominate teachers for the 2021 Oregon Teacher of the Year, as those nominations close on Friday, Jan.…
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Deschutes Public Library kicks off centennial celebration
The Deschutes Public Library system is kicking off its centennial year with a look back by the decades and a grand masquerade ball in the…
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AAUW Tech Trek Central Oregon returns for fourth year
Tech Trek Central Oregon is moving into its fourth year with a STEM camp for current seventh-grade girls in Jefferson, Crook and Deschutes counties,…
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Winter is the best time to test homes for radon gas
Many parts of Oregon remain at risk of high radon – an odorless, tasteless and invisible gas. It is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that…
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Crook County SO reports four DUII arrests in holiday patrols
Crook County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested four people for driving under the influence of intoxicants during a 20-day grant-funded holiday…
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Mid Oregon Credit Union tops 35,000 members
Mid Oregon Credit Union, the only financial institution headquartered in Central Oregon, recently crossed the 35,000-member…
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Sisters Middle School wins in national STEM contest
Sisters Middle School has been named one of the winners in Oregon in the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow contest. The school was chosen from thousands of…
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Online registration opens, early bird pricing for 2020 Pole Pedal Paddle
Online registration with early bird pricing is now open for the country’s top multi-multisport event – the 44th annual SELCO Pole Pedal…
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Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity seeks housing applicants
The Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity said Wednesday it will be accepting applications for their housing program in Redmond and Bend, starting next…
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Bend-La Pine Schools set public forums on superintendent search
Bend-La Pine Schools are inviting community members to share thoughts about attributes and qualities they would like to see in a new superintendent…
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Grants offered for wildfire risk reduction, preparedness projects
National Fire Protection Assn., State Farm offering 150 applicants nationwide $500 awards to complete a wildfire risk reduction or preparedness…
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Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday: Defense against device repair scams
This week, the Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday segment focuses on building a digital defense against digital device repair scams. …
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend tops fundraiser, earns extra funds
The New Year got off to a great start for Boys & Girls Clubs of…
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Walden nominates 8 Deschutes County students to service academies
Rep. Greg Walden, R-Ore., announced Tuesday that he has nominated 13 Oregon students for acceptance to one of the prestigious United States service…
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Housing Choice Voucher Program waiting list open next week
Housing Works announced Tuesday that the waiting list for the Housing Choice Voucher Program, formerly known as the U.S. Department of Housing and…
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