Pay It Forward: St. Charles front-line workers get thanks and recognition
It’s been hard for our local medical workers during Covid-19. Mid Oregon Credit Union, the Central Oregon Association of Realtors and NewsChannel 21…
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Free household hazardous waste collection event set for Saturday in Madras
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, Jefferson County Public Works, City of Madras, Jefferson County Fire District and Madras Sanitary are…
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ODFW reminds hunters: Get your deer or elk sampled at CWD check stations
Successful hunters who drive by one of the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife’s check stations in Prineville or Celilo Park during deer and elk…
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Oregon FFA, Les Schwab Tire Centers partner in ‘Drive Away Hunger’ initiative
Oregon FFA and Les Schwab Tires Centers know the need to help fight hunger is greater than ever. Those affected by food insecurity are in need…
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COCC announces lineup of free events on Oct. 11 Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Central Oregon Community College is pleased to share its lineup of free events for the community on Monday, Oct. 11, following the recent decision to…
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ODOT Region 4 construction update: Week of Sept. 27-Oct. 1
Here is the ODOT Region 4 construction update for the week of Sept. 27-Oct.…
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Council on Aging to offer free Medicare open enrollment counseling
The Council on Aging of Central Oregon is once again providing free Medicare counseling to support older adults in navigating the annual open…
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Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday: Building a digital defense against crypto romance scams
This week, the Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday feature focuses on building a digital defense against crypto romance…
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Family Access Network receives $7,500 grant from St. Charles Foundation
The Family Access Network (FAN) recently received a $7,500 grant from the St. Charles Foundation to support services in Deschutes, Crook and…
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DHS urges Oregonians to help each other be prepared before next disaster
The Oregon Department of Human Services joins the national observation of Preparedness Month during September by encouraging Oregonians to help one…
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Nearly 800 signed up for Deschutes County alert system will get notice to log in, update their info
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office and Deschutes County 911 will be sending a message at 9 a.m. Wednesday to about 775 people signed up for…
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Central Oregon motorcyclists’ 23rd annual Teddy Bear Run rolls on, despite COVID-19
A nearly quarter-century tradition of Central Oregon motorcycle riders rolling into town and providing hundreds of cuddly teddy bears to Central…
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Ninth annual ‘Get There Challenge’ begins soon: Build skills, stay active, win prizes
The ninth annual Get There Challenge is happening Oct. 4-17. Challenge participants can take actions to unlock a variety of experience, knowledge and…
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BLM to accept applications for new Lower Deschutes special recreation permits
The US Bureau of Land Management Prineville District Office will accept new permit applications for guiding activities that require watercraft on…
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BLM plans post-wildfire aerial herbicide treatment west of Maupin
The Bureau of Land Management’s Prineville District Office will soon begin aerial spraying of the herbicide imazapic on 370 acres of land burned by…
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Visit Central Oregon opens new visitor information desk at Redmond Airport
Visit Central Oregon, the leading authority on all things travel-related in and around Central Oregon, said Monday it is making access to regional…
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Northwest Quality Roofing gives back with annual ‘Raise the Roof’ contest
Northwest Quality Roofing of Bend has been giving back to the Central Oregon community since 2016. Through their online application process, worthy…
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Oregon nonprofit seeks to hire staff for in-home support for people with disabilities
Advocates for Life Skills & Opportunity (ALSO), a nonprofit organization committed to supporting people living with intellectual and developmental…
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Redmond Cub Scouts learn all about angling at Metolius Pond fishing derby
Redmond Cub Scouts learned the ins and outs of angling and had a lot of fun at a fishing derby held Saturday at Metolius Pond in Camp…
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SOLVE volunteers across state remove nearly 27,000 pounds of litter, debris
From Sept. 18 through October 3, Oregonians are participating in SOLVE’s 38th annual Beach & Riverside Cleanup, in partnership with the Oregon…
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