Family Access Network receives $25,000 grant from Safeway, Albertsons Foundation
The Family Access Network received a $25,000 grant from Safeway and Albertsons Foundation’s Nourishing Neighbors Program to support work to…
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No-cost rapid PCR COVID-19 testing now available at COCC campuses in Bend, Redmond
Just in time for holiday travel, a second location offering no-cost rapid PCR COVID-19 testing is now open in Deschutes County. The site is made…
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One Class at a Time: Obsidian Middle School teacher brings art to life, with a tech twist
This month, the $500 from Mid Oregon Credit Union goes to Obsidian Middle School art teacher Jennifer Moore, who’s eighth-grade class uses 3-D…
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Deschutes County reaches 50 Firewise USA communities
Deschutes County is proud to recognize its 50th Firewise community, a milestone that reiterates local commitment to wildfire prevention. More than…
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ODOT advises: Prepare for crowded, possibly slick roads over Thanksgiving holiday
If your holiday travel plans this year include heading over the mountains, make sure to use extra caution and watch out for changing weather, the…
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NW credit unions offer 10 tips for holiday shopping securely online
It seems just couple of years ago, consumers were skeptical about shopping online, but today, shopping online for everything from groceries to…
Continue Reading ODOT Region 4 construction report: Week of Nov. 22-26
Here is the ODOT Region 4 construction report for the week of Nov.…
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9 Central Oregon businesses draw spotlight in 2021 Sunset Travel Awards
The winners of Sunset Magazine’s 2021 Sunset Travel Awards were recently announced, and Central Oregon — including nine regional businesses —…
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Sunrise Birthdays – Monday, Nov. 22
Here are the Sunrise Birthdays for Monday, Nov. 22, 2021. You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at:…
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Giving Tree project a fundraiser for Grandma’s House
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Giving Tree Project, a fundraiser for Grandmas House of Central Oregon, will take place throughout the month of November.…
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Bend Fire & Rescue seeks cold-weather clothing donations for area shelters
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Fire & Rescue is partnering with the Bethlehem Inn and the Shepherd’s House again this year to help collect new or used…
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Author! Author! Literary Series lines up trio of dynamic writers for 10th, virtual season
The Deschutes Public Library Foundation’s Author! Author! literary series rings in its tenth season with three powerful writers: Amy Tan, Tommy…
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SELCO Credit Union awards 65 creative learning grants, 17 to C. Oregon schools
Through its annual SPARK! Creative Learning Grants program, SELCO Community Credit Union has awarded more than $54,000 to 64 educators at 55…
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Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue is seeking more volunteers
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications from members of our community who are interested in becoming a Search and Rescue…
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Free parking at Oregon state parks on ‘Green Friday’ Nov. 26
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department invites Oregonians to head outside for some fresh air the day after Thanksgiving, Nov. 26.…
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Oregon State Treasury to hold online auction of unclaimed property from safe deposit boxes
Just in time for Black Friday holiday shopping, the Oregon State Treasury is holding an online auction of items from abandoned safe deposit boxes…
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Epic Aircraft to hold on-site manufacturing job fair on Saturday, Dec. 4
Epic Aircraft announced Friday that it is hosting an onsite manufacturing job fair on Saturday, Dec. 4 from 9 a.m. to noon at its south campus…
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Sunrise Birthdays – Friday, Nov. 19
Here are the Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, Nov. 19, 2021. You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at:…
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Oregon Humanities offers free online college-level courses for low-income residents
Oregon Humanities invites Oregonians who face barriers to continuing their educations to join HUMANITY IN PERSPECTIVE, a series of free college-level…
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Old Mill District unveils 2021 Winter Art Series piece by Bend artist Sheila Dunn
The Old Mill District in Bend recently unveiled this year’s submission to its annual Winter Art Series collection, an original painting by local…
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