Tuesday is ‘Safer Internet Day’ — here are tips for more secure banking
Safer Internet Day, a global event every Feb. 9, serves as a good reminder that, when it comes to using the Internet, it’s on all of us to practice…
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Retailer’s ‘Community Ambassador’ program raises $60K for Saving Grace
Despite an incredibly unpredictable year, the 2020 Pine Mountain Sports Community Ambassador Program raised $60,754 for Saving Grace of Central…
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COVID-19 nurse hotline launched to help Oregon child care providers
The Oregon Department of Education’s Early Learning Division is partnering with Oregon Health & Science University to support Oregon child care…
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Sunriver Resort achieves Global Biorisk Council accreditation
Sunriver Resort announced Monday that it has achieved Global Biorisk Advisory Council® (GBAC) STAR™ accreditation, the gold standard for prepared…
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ODOT Region 4 construction report: Week of Feb. 8-12
Here is the ODOT Region 4 construction report for the week of February…
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Forest Service to waive fees at day-use recreation sites in honor of Presidents’ Day
The USDA Forest Service will waive fees at day-use recreation sites in Washington and Oregon on Monday, Feb. 15, in honor of Presidents’ Day.…
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Five C.O. arts organizations among 150 to receive state operating support grants
Awards totaling $910,568 have been distributed to 150 Oregon arts organizations through the Oregon Arts Commission’s fiscal year 2021 Operating…
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Triple impact: Pacific Power matches Oregon Energy Fund donations 2-for-1
Helping your neighbors and their families stay warm just got easier. Pacific Power will match every dollar you donate to the Oregon Energy Fund with…
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Deschutes County Farm Bureau offers college, FFA scholarships to members
The Deschutes County Farm Bureau proudly offers a few different scholarships for the 2021-2022 academic…
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Info sessions offered on serving on Bend-La Pine School Board
The Bend-La Pine Schools’ Board of Directors invites interested members of the public to join a live information session to learn more about…
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Bend nonprofit Think Wild opens newly renovated wildlife rehab hospital
Think Wild, a nonprofit wildlife hospital and conservation center in Bend, is officially open for intake of injured and orphaned native wildlife.…
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Local grocers’ Food for February’ drive raises record $75K to fight hunger
Demand for food has continued to rise during the pandemic, and local organizations are relying on donations now more than ever. Three Central Oregon…
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KIDS Center urges awareness, education as kids return to school
After months of internet-based education, children and youth in Central Oregon are beginning to transition back to in-person learning.…
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Redmond’s Valentine’s ‘Northern Lights’ show to benefit Jericho Road
The Redmond Chamber of Commerce is featuring Jericho Road of Redmond as the nonprofit organization to be the recipient of their Northern Lights…
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Redmond schools report progress for English learners
Last month, the Oregon Department of Education evaluated the progress of English learners in the Redmond School District and determined the district…
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You can now order Girl Scout cookies online, from a local troop, delivered to your door
For the first time ever, Oregon cookie-lovers who don’t know a Girl Scout can now purchase Girl Scout Cookies online from a local troop for direct…
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Oregon FBI Tech Tuesday: Avoiding cryptocurrency scams
This week, the Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday features looks at building a digital defense against virtual currency…
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Family Access Network receives $25,000 grant
The Family Access Network has received a $25,000 grant from the Tykeson Family Foundation to connect local families affected by the coronavirus…
Continue Reading Back in school or ‘Grab and Go,’ Bend-La Pine offers free meals through school year
Bend-La Pine Schools’ free meal services are expanding to all school sites as schools reopen for in-person learning, Nutrition Services Supervisor…
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Additional Oregon SNAP food assistance benefits available through February
The Oregon Department of Human Services said Monday it will continue to offer increased food benefits in February, to help Oregonians struggling as a…
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