Bend Park and Rec offers free ‘Active After Dark’ fitness classes through Jan. 13
To help establish or continue health and wellness routines as a new year begins, two Bend Park and Recreation District facilities will have free…
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As Pacific Power crews work to restore power, utility offers tips, safety precautions
Nearly 550 Pacific Power line crews, contractors and support personnel continued service restoration work after a series of storms brought high…
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To avoid post-holiday home fires, remove that Christmas tree before it dries out
Nearly one-third of U.S. home fires involving Christmas trees occur in January. With this post-holiday fire hazard in mind, the National Fire…
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Amid cold, snowy winter, C.O. shelters see growing need for resources to help care for homeless
With homelessness on the rise in Central Oregon and the intensely snowy conditions of late, a growing network of shelters have a lot on their…
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Oregon Dept. of Revenue launches new Taxpayer Advocate Office
The Oregon Department of Revenue has launched a new office to help create a clear and easy experience for Oregon taxpayers. Codi Trudell will serve…
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Mt. Bachelor offers ‘Play Forever Free’ designated lift tickets on Wednesdays all month
To mark the new year, Mt. Bachelor announced Monday it will offer “Play Forever Free Wednesdays” this month, with free access on designated…
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Bend nonprofit The Father’s Group names new executive director
The Father’s Group Board of Directors has named Kenny Adams as the Bend nonprofit’s new executive…
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Sunrise Birthdays – Friday, Dec. 31
Happy New Year’s Eve! Here are the Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, Dec. 31. You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at:…
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Western States Traffic Safety Coalition plans New Year’s Eve focus on impaired drivers
The Western States Traffic Safety Coalition will initiate a special effort this New Year’s Eve to ensure the dangerous driver behaviors of impaired…
Continue Reading Deschutes County offers ways to recycle your Christmas trees and holiday lights for free
As you pack away your holiday decorations, you have options for recycling your Christmas tree — and lights as…
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Sunrise Birthdays — Thursday, Dec. 30
Here are the Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, Dec. 30. You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at:…
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Three organizations make the holidays brighter with gifts for 500+ C.O. seniors
The Council on Aging of Central Oregon is excited to share that three amazing Central Oregon organizations provided a variety of gifts for isolated…
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Planning to host a New Year’s Eve party? Know your (insurance) limits, NW council urges
Are you hosting a New Year’s party to usher in 2022? If so, keep in mind that as hosts of a party where alcohol is served or guests become…
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Visit Central Oregon releases 2022 Central Oregon Travel Guide
As the travel world turns the page on 2021, Visit Central Oregon has unveiled its official 2022 Central Oregon Travel Guide.…
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NeighborImpact receives major grant to help keep Central Oregonians in their homes
Nearly half of Central Oregonians are housing cost-burdened: They spend more than 30% of their income on housing expenses. This financial…
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Powell Butte’s hunger-fighting 1017 Project boosts beef donations by 163% this year
What began as a temporary emergency response to pandemic-related demands for protein at local food banks in 2020 became a full-throttle expansion for…
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Sunrise Birthdays – Wednesday, Dec. 29
Here are the Sunrise Birthdays for Wednesday, Dec. 29. You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at:…
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State seeks applicants for new Senior Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Gov. Kate Brown and the Oregon Department of Human Services are seeking applicants for positions on the state Senior Emergency…
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Oregon BottleDrop network donates $20K to nonprofits operating warming shelters
The Oregon Beverage Recycling Cooperative, which operates the BottleDrop network, engaged its Emergency Fund this week to contribute $20,000 in…
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Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday: Avoiding end-of-year scams online
This week, the Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday segment focuses on building a digital defense as we close out…
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