Oregon receives grant to plan for new 988 nationwide suicide prevention hotline
The Oregon Health Authority has received a planning grant to prepare Oregon for the launch of 988, a National Suicide Prevention emergency number…
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Sunriver Art Fair invites artists to apply for 2021 event
The Sunriver Art Fair is planning the return of a live event in the Village at Sunriver and calling for artist applications for the fair, which will…
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Mt. Bachelor holding ‘Play it Forward’ food drive in Bend for NeighborImpact
Play it Forward, part of Mt. Bachelor’s Play Forever corporate responsibility commitment, celebrates and enables actions that support our local…
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Deschutes County updates Tumalo Road/Place roundabout project
Here’s Deschutes County’s weekly update on the Tumalo Road-Tumalo Place roundabout…
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State grants offered for historic properties, archaeological projects, museums
The State Historic Preservation Office is offering grants for work on historic properties and for archaeology projects, while the Oregon Heritage…
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State agencies urge workers to check if they qualify for Earned Income Tax Credit
As the 15th anniversary of the Earned Income Tax Credit Awareness Day approaches on Friday, the Oregon Department of Human Services and the Oregon…
Continue ReadingBusinesses that received PPP assist may be eligible for ‘Second Draw’ loans
According to a recent release by the Small Business Administration, over 1.1 million Paycheck Protection Program loans were issued in 2020, worth…
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Pay It Forward: Bend woman brings Joy to many children
Joy Christiansen of “Choose Joy” is the January winner of Pay It…
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Redmond’s ‘Northern Lights’ City Hall display returns for Valentine’s show
In association with Lay it Out Events, Visit Central Oregon and Travel Oregon, the Redmond Chamber of Commerce & CVB is proud to present the 1st…
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Environmental Center’s Mountainfilm on Tour goes virtual, over 2 weekends
After 17 years at the Tower Theater, Mountainfilm on Tour-Bend will be a virtual two-weekend event this year that can be experienced from the comfort…
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Oregonians can sign up for health insurance during special 3-month enrollment
The Biden Administration announced Thursday that it will open a special health insurance enrollment period from Feb. 15 through May 15. This special…
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Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation helps Meals on Wheels in Deschutes County
The Council on Aging of Central Oregon announced Thursday that the Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation has awarded a $12,000 grant for Meals on Wheels…
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Redmond Chamber postpones annual awards banquet until early June
The Redmond Chamber of Commerce regrets to announce the annual Awards Banquet & Annual Meeting will be postponed until early June or until after the…
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Bend Elks Lodge gives $5,500 for C.O. Veterans Village project
On Wednesday, Bend Elks Lodge #1371 Trustee and Veterans representative Len De Groot presented a check for $5,500 to Erik Tobiason of the Bend Heroes…
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La Pine Community Health Center receives 250 doses of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine
La Pine Community Health Center, a nonprofit facility, said Wednesday it has received approval from the Oregon Health Authority to be a COVID-19…
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SELCO Credit Union to award scholarships to 20 HS seniors
SELCO Community Credit Union is once again inviting deserving high school seniors to apply for a share of more than $50,000 as part of SELCO’s…
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Family Access Network welcomes new board member, staff
The Family Access Network announced Emily Woodworth and Jen Enna have accepted staff positions, while Tasha McFarland is a new board member with the…
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Deschutes County adds property tax drop box at Redmond City Hall
Deschutes County residents who need to make a second trimester property tax payment can drop off payments at the county’s new payment drop box in…
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16th annual Backcountry Film Festival returns to C.O., virtually
Calling all ski bums, backcountry adventurers, thrill seekers and winter enthusiasts! Get ready for goosebumps as you “Ooh!” and “Ahh!” at…
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Cascadia mega-quake anniversary good reminder to be earthquake-ready
The 600-mile fault line of the Cascadia Subduction Zone runs from northern California to British Columbia, bringing with it potential danger of…
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