BPRD summer recreation registration opens next Tuesday
With summer around the corner, the Bend Park and Recreation District is opening registration for summer recreation programs beginning Tuesday, April…
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Crooked River Elementary launches ‘Bike Rodeo’ to ditch those training wheels
Kindergarten students at Crooked River Elementary School were all smiles this week as they raced around a track for the first annual Bike Rodeo. The…
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Deschutes County Justice Court warns of fake emails seeking ‘fine’ payments
Deschutes County Justice Court staff is warning residents about a scam involving fake emails that ask residents to pay fines supposedly associated…
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City Club, League of Women Voters partner for series of online candidate forums
Because civic engagement is essential, City Club of Central Oregon and the League of Women Voters of Deschutes County have again partnered to bring…
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No Earth Day Parade again this year, but plenty of activities to honor planet
The Environmental Center will offer a series of events and activities for local individuals, families, students and young kids to celebrate Earth…
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Grit Clinics are back with weekly mountain bike lessons on Bend trails
As we get ready for summer in our hometown, we are excited to announce new weekly offerings from Grit Clinics Mountain Bike Skills in 2021 and…
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High Desert Food & Farm Alliance holding spring ‘Brunch Box’ fundraiser
The High Desert Food & Farm Alliance is transforming their Fresh Harvest Kits into delicious take-home meals with specially procured local…
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Oregon 911 operators honored during Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
In 2020, 9-1-1 telecommunication professionals in Oregon answered approximately 2 million emergency calls for law enforcement, fire and emergency…
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RPA thespians take home top acting honors in state competition
Redmond Proficiency Academy’s thespian troupe recently competed in the annual Oregon Thespians Thespy Competition, where the troupe won two Oregon…
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Cascades Academy named one of ‘100 Best Green Workplaces in Oregon’
Cascades Academy has been named one of the 2021 100 Best Green Workplaces in Oregon by Oregon Business Magazine.…
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Warm, dry spring prompts warning about backyard debris burning
The adage April showers bring May flowers is being tested this spring. And while the unseasonably dry weather is pulling Oregonians outside, it’s…
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Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday: Avoiding COVID-19 vaccine ID card scams
This week, the Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday feature focuses on building a digital defense against COVID-19 vaccine ID card…
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Oregon wineries launch ‘One Barrel Challenge’ for more accessible, inclusive industry
Seven like-minded wineries have joined forces to launch the One Barrel Challenge, a collective dream of making Oregon’s wine industry more…
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Some state parks opening to reservations on Thursday; size limits in place
Limited reservable group camping and reservable group day-use areas in some state parks will open to reservations on Thursday, for stays beginning…
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Spring Chinook season set for Hood River; no season planned on the Deschutes
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife said Monday it has set regulations for a spring Chinook fishery on the Hood River — but no spring season…
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Deschutes County plans 2 open houses on wildlife inventory updates
Deschutes County is launching a pilot project, funded by a grant from the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development, to consider…
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ODOT Region 4 construction update: Week of April 12-16
Here is the Oregon Department of Transportation Region 4 construction update for the week of April…
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Free drive-thru COVID-19 testing officered Wednesday in downtown Bend
Deschutes County Health Services is partnering with the Oregon Health Authority to offer a free drive-thru COVID-19 testing event from 9 a.m. to 2…
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La Pine High School principal finalists selected; virtual forum set
Students, staff and community members are invited to meet the four finalists for the principal position at La Pine High School during a virtual forum…
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OSU Extension’s statewide network encourages participation in vaccinations
From the Oregon Coast to the eastern rangelands, the Oregon State University Extension Service is collaborating to build knowledge, confidence and…
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