Old Mill District’s ‘Little Red Shed’ to house new working art studio
The oldest building in Bend’s Old Mill District, long known in the area as the “little red shed,” as well as the former home of DeWilde Art…
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Grant will expand ‘Caring Connections’ senior calling program to Jefferson, Crook counties
The Council on Aging of Central Oregon announced Monday that the Central Oregon Health Council has awarded the agency $137,837 to support older…
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Oregon Dept. of Forestry to hold webinar on draft Climate Change and Carbon Plan
The Oregon Department of Forestry will walk members of the public through its draft Climate Change and Carbon Plan during an online information…
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Oregon Farm Bureau seeks ‘Oregon’s Bounty’ calendar photos
Oregon Farm Bureau invites the public to submit their best photos of agriculture for possible inclusion in the 2022 Oregon’s Bounty…
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Deschutes County road construction update: Week of May 23-29
Here is Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of May…
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City of Bend road and traffic report: Week of May 24-30
Here is the city of Bend’s road and traffic report for the week of May…
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100+ Women Who Care Central Oregon donates nearly $19K to three nonprofits
This time a year ago, the pandemic had just begun. Now, more than a year later, we are still feeling the impact of the virus on our communities and…
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One Class at a Time: Bend Science Station inspires young scientists
When in-person instruction came to a halt due to the COVID-19 pandemic, instructors at the Bend Science Station had to come up with innovative ways…
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Boating season is back: To stay safe, plan, pay attention, share
There are dozens of boat types on the market and many water recreation opportunities in Oregon, from rivers and streams to the Pacific Ocean.…
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Prineville BLM selling firewood permits online
The Bureau of Land Management Deschutes Field Office has added an online option for purchasing firewood-cutting permits for the Williamson Creek…
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Compass Commercial announces 3 new ‘Compass Cares’ charities
Compass Commercial announced Thursday that Kôr Community Land Trust, St. Vincent de Paul, and Hearts and Hands for Humanity have been chosen as the…
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Bend-La Pine Schools’ Brian Hanson named OSEA’s Employee of the Year
In a surprise award ceremony Thursday, Brian Hanson, Bend-La Pine Schools Outside Services Crew member and president of the local classified…
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Central Oregon Locavore offering ‘Farm Kids’ field trips to local farms
Registration is open for Central Oregon Locavore’s Farm Kids field trip program. This program shows kindergarten through second-grade students…
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Create, read and explore all summer long with Deschutes Public Library
Get ready for fun at every turn, because Summer with the Library is back! Starting June 1, readers and adventurers of all ages can sign up for the…
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Annual campfire restrictions set to begin on BLM rivers in Central Oregon
Annual campfire restrictions will go into effect June 1 on portions of the Deschutes, John Day, White and Crooked rivers, as well as on…
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Buckle up: Crook County Sheriff’s Office joins in statewide seat belt enforcement ‘blitz’
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — No matter what type of vehicle you drive, one of the safest choices drivers and passengers can make is to buckle up. As…
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Time to brush up on campfire safety, as severe drought raises risks of wildfire
With parts of Oregon and Washington in a drought that ranks among the driest 10% of years since 1895, it’s more important than ever for campers to…
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Oregon Recreation Trails Advisory Council seeks nominations for 2 awards
The Oregon Recreation Trails Advisory Council (ORTAC) is calling for nominations for two awards: the annual Doug Newman Memorial Award and a new…
Continue Reading Prineville Reservoir day-use area to close for 2 days for repaving work
The day-use area and boat ramp at Prineville Reservoir will be closed beginning at about 9 p.m. on Saturday, May 23 through May 24 for a repaving…
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Deschutes County transfer stations to host FireFree yard debris disposal events
Starting this Saturday, residents will be able to dispose of yard debris at one of three transfer stations across Deschutes County for free during…
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