Bend-La Pine Schools set graduation schedules, lay out options
Bend-La Pine Schools have released a schedule for high school graduations in early June — and expects to hold outdoor ceremonies, unless rising…
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Bend-La Pine Schools begin ‘Kindergarten Kickoff’ registration
Bend-La Pine Schools is inviting families to register kindergarten students now for the coming 2021-22 school year. Online registration is open now…
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Deschutes County DA’s Office announces Crime Victims’ Rights Award recipients
It is Crime Victims’ Rights Week. This year marks the 40th year that we have celebrated the annual strides made on behalf of crime victims, the…
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High Desert Food & Farm Alliance seeks Resiliency Award nominations
The High Desert Food and Farm Alliance opened up its nomination period for the Farm and Ranch Resiliency Award on Thursday, April 15th. In its…
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Humane Society of C. Oregon awarded $12,500 grant from Petco Love
The Humane Society of Central Oregon announced Tuesday a $12,500 grant investment from the newly named, Petco Love, to support their lifesaving work…
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Bend Park and Rec summer programs return with added safety measures, offerings
Bend Park and Recreation programs for swimming, day camps and outdoor sports will return this summer, after many were canceled last year due to the…
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Think Wild offers tips on what to do — or not do — if you find baby wildlife
Springtime gives birth to an abundance of baby wildlife here in Central Oregon, which means residents are more likely to have wildlife encounters.…
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Bend Park and Rec seeks youth lacrosse referees
The Bend Park and Recreation District has nearly 400 kids playing on 30 teams in the 1st – 8th grade lacrosse league this spring. With 15 games…
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Deschutes County offers free drive-thru COVID-19 testing Wednesday
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County Health Services is partnering with Oregon Health Authority to offer a free drive-thru COVID-19 testing event…
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St. Francis of Assisi students raise money for children’s fund
Inspired by the documentary Living on a Dollar a Day, kindergartener Liam Eliopulos asked the students of St. Francis to bring spare change to…
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Cancer support group launches monthly group for caregivers
Cancer with Compassion, a faith-based non-profit organization based in Bend, now offers “Not Alone,” a monthly cancer caregiver support group. …
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Deschutes County Clerk’s Office reminds voters of upcoming election deadlines
The next election in Deschutes County is the special district election, which will be held on Tuesday, May 18. Each of Deschutes County’s more…
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Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday: Digital defense against COVID-19 vaccine info scams
This week, the Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday feature focuses on building a digital defense against the dangers of posting COVID-19 vaccination…
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Award-winning children’s author, illustrator speaking to Crook County students this week
Thanks to $11,000 in grants from Facebook’s Prineville Data Center, students in the Crook County School District will enjoy live presentations…
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Diamond Lake anglers can help improve fishery – and could win $50
Diamond Lake anglers who harvest rainbow trout over 20 inches can help the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife maintain the lake’s quality…
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Crook County weekly COVID-19 vaccination clinics continue at fairgrounds
Everyone over the age of 16 is now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. Crook County Health Department is currently vaccinating 18 and over using the…
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ODOT Region 4 construction update: Week of April 19-23
Here is the Oregon Department of Transportation Region 4 weekly construction update for the week of April…
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High Desert Museum’s ‘Kids Curate’ exhibit features Jewell Elementary students’ work
Kids Curate, an exhibition created by fifth-grade students from R.E. Jewell Elementary School in Bend, opens Friday, May 7 at the High Desert…
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Sisters Folk Festival announces ‘My Own Two Hands’ award winners
Sisters Folk Festival is getting ready to host its largest annual fundraiser and community arts celebration, My Own Two Hands, taking place…
Continue Reading‘Living Well with Chronic Conditions’ workshop offered
Deschutes County Health Services is excited to announce upcoming dates for the Living Well with Chronic Conditions program. This six-week workshop…
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