You can make a difference during Wildfire Awareness Month
The Office of State Fire Marshal wants to remind Oregonians as Wildfire Awareness Month begins that YOU are the greatest resource in protecting homes…
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ODOT Region 4 construction update: Week of May 3-7
Here is the ODOT Region 4 construction update for the week of May…
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Thrive Central Oregon seeking applicants for rent, utility assistance
Thrive Central Oregon has announced that the application period for Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG-CV) Rent/Utility Assistance opened on Monday at 8…
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Travel Oregon awards more than $2.4 million in COVID-19 recovery grants, several in C. Oregon
The Oregon Tourism Commission, doing business as Travel Oregon, has awarded more than $2.4 million through its Competitive & Recovery Grant Program…
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Foundation fundraiser brings in record $385K for COCC scholarships
While the major annual fundraising event of the Central Oregon Community College Foundation may have been held without its traditional formal wear…
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Oregon observes Foster Care Month; nearly 6,000 children in foster care
Gov. Kate Brown has proclaimed May 2021 to be Foster Care Month in Oregon. The theme this year is “Foster Care can Strengthen the Whole…
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Federal changes boost emergency SNAP benefits for many households, eliminate them for some
Most Oregonians who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will receive emergency allotments in May. The federal…
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Nominees sought for 2021 Sisters Country Vision Awards
The Sisters Country Vision Implementation Team is excited to sponsor the 2021 Community Champion Awards! Sisters Country community members can…
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Planned Redmond road closures and delays May 2-15
Here is the city of Redmond’s planned road closures and delays update for May…
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City of Bend again closing in-person facilities
Based on COVID-19 case increases in Deschutes County and our county’s move from a High to an Extreme Risk category, the City of Bend will once…
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Redmond Historic Landmarks Commission sets events to mark Historic Preservation Month
Celebrate May, Historic Preservation Month, by participating in this year’s historic preservation activities. The Redmond Historic Landmarks…
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TSA PreCheck enrollment coming to Redmond Airport
The Transportation Security Administration has announced that residents of Central Oregon can make an appointment now to enroll in TSA PreCheck® at…
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City of Bend road and traffic report: Week of May 3-9
Here’s the city of Bend’s road and traffic report for the week of May…
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Pay It Forward: It’s more than blankets, it’s Heartwarmers
A local group, Heartwarmers, gets $500 for this month’s Pay It Forward. They make blankets, teddy bears, and even pet toys for those in…
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The Center Foundation’s ‘Train Your Brain’ program returns with 2,000 free bike helmets for kids
Prompted by an alarming increase of preventable head injuries among youth, The Center Foundation is proud to announce the return of its annual Train…
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Second round of Oregon Landlord Compensation Fund opens to applications
Round 2 of Oregon’s Landlord Compensation Fund program opened Thursday and includes $70 million in assistance covering rent owed by eligible tenants…
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COCC sets events to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Central Oregon Community College is celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a lineup of free virtual activities for the…
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24 Redmond Proficiency Academy students inducted into National Honor Society
Twenty-four Redmond Proficiency Academy students were inducted into the National Honor Society on Wednesday in a live-streamed virtual ceremony…
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Oregon’s May election ballots are hitting the mail
Oregon voters will soon begin receiving their ballots for the Tuesday, May 18 special district elections. Oregon voters will find on their ballot…
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Concluding Child Abuse Prevention Month by honoring partnerships
As we wrap up Child Abuse Prevention Month, the Oregon Department of Human Services, Child Welfare Division wants to honor the important work being…
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