Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday: Building a digital defense with Safe Online Surfing (SOS)
This week, the Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday segment focuses on building a digital defense to keep our kids safe while they surf…
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Latino Community Association cancels Latino Fest in Madras; other Welcoming Week events still on
Due to the recent surge in COVID-19 delta variant cases, the Latino Community Association has canceled its outdoor Latino Fest in Madras, scheduled…
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Clear the Shelters: Humane Society of Central Oregon adapts to the pandemic
Like many places, the COVID-19 pandemic forced the Humane Society of Central Oregon to close its doors to the public, aside from people with…
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Afternoon fishing returns as ‘hoot owl’ 2 p.m. fishing closures are lifted statewide
With weather patterns and other factors cooling water temperatures, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife said Friday it is lifting remaining…
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Forest Service moves from permits to authorizing letters for Matsutake mushroom season
Beginning next Tuesday and continuing into early November, the Deschutes, Fremont-Winema and Willamette national forests will provide an authorizing…
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City of Bend road and traffic report for week of Sept. 6-12
Here is the city of Bend’s road and traffic report for the week of Sept.…
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Cascades East Transit returning to normal weekday schedules
Cascades East Transit will return to normal weekday schedules for Bend fixed routes starting Tuesday, Sept. 7. MTM Transit, CET’s new Bend transit…
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Deschutes County road construction report: Week of Sept. 5-9
Here is Deschutes County’s road construction report for the week of Sept.…
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Central Oregon Suicide Prevention Alliance marks National Suicide Prevention Month
September is National Suicide Prevention Month. The Central Oregon Suicide Prevention Alliance and community partners are coordinating several…
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Oregon health, education agencies offer back-to-school health and safety tips
 This fall, students, staff and families share a homework lesson: doing what’s needed in our communities to keep schools open and…
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High Desert Quilt Guild of Redmond cancels upcoming show
The High Desert Quilt Guild of Redmond said Thursday it has decided to cancel the show it had scheduled for Sept. 18 at Mountain View Fellowship…
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Survey seeks input to curb rise in Deschutes County fatal crashes
Billboards are popping up in Bend this week, asking community members to weigh in on transportation safety in the wake of a significant rise in fatal…
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Oregon Water Resources Dept. urges Oregonians to report dry, low-producing wells
The Oregon Water Resources Department is asking Oregonians who rely on wells for their water use to report their dry wells or low-producing wells…
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Plan ahead for Labor Day weekend travel, congestion, ODOT urges
Travelers celebrating Labor Day weekend can expect heavy congestion and high wildfire danger throughout much of Oregon and the Northwest. What is…
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Patrons, musicians help select Mitchell as new maestro for Sunriver Music Festival
One of the highlights of the recently completed 44th summer season of Sunriver Music Festival was ‘The Maestro in Action,’ experiencing the two…
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Bend City Council declares ‘Welcoming Week’ Sept. 10-19
The Bend City Council Wednesday night declared Welcoming Week, Sept.…
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First Interstate Bank to hold fourth annual Volunteer Day; Bend workers plan 13 C.O. service projects
To support the communities it serves, First Interstate Bank is hosting its fourth annual Volunteer Day on Wednesday, Sept. 8. As part of this…
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Express Employment plans employee appreciation event, job fair
Express Employment Professionals is hosting an employee appreciation event and job fair on Sunday, Sept. 12 to help support the Central Oregon…
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Oregon Parks offers grants to build, restore veterans and war memorials
Oregon Heritage of the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is offering grants for the construction or restoration of veterans and war…
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Year after destructive wildfires hit Oregon, emergency managers urge preparation for disasters
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – One year after severe drought and extreme winds fueled the most destructive wildfires in the state’s history, Oregon…
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