Council on Aging of C.O. launches ‘Caring Connections’ weekly calls
The Council on Aging of Central Oregon announced Thursday it has launched Caring Connections, a new program that connects volunteers with isolated…
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With youth returning to class, calls to child abuse hotlines expected to rise
The return to school is no doubt exciting for many, after months of distance learning amid our pandemic times. However, Every Child Central Oregon…
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Rotary Club of Bend’s Daddy Daughter Dance on hiatus
The Rotary Club of Bend announced Thursday it has decided to take a pause and not hold the Daddy Daughter Dance event in…
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3 health care workers honored with free air conditioners
Health care workers account for about one in 10 COVID-19 infections in Oregon. They’re the most likely to get exposed, and that puts their…
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ODOT Region 4 construction report: Week of Jan. 19-22
Here’s ODOT Region 4’s weekly construction report for the week of Jan.…
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Stars on display: Two Prineville women create ‘City of Wishes’
Two women in Prineville are helping wishes become a reality, by putting special stars in everyone’s…
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Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday: Building a digital defense with strong passphrases
This week, the Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday segment focuses on building a digital defense with smart passwords and…
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Family Access Network receives $10,000 grant from Roundhouse Foundation
The Family Access Network says it has received a generous $10,000 grant from the Roundhouse Foundation in support of FAN services.…
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Assistance League of Bend provides shoes to 850 local students
The Assistance League of Bend is providing shoes to students in need in Deschutes County through their Operation School Bell® Program. …
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Deschutes Cultural Coalition awards $22,600 to 14 organizations
The Deschutes Cultural Coalition of the Oregon Cultural Trust announced awards to 14 local organizations, totaling $22,600 in funding. Requests for…
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Applicants sought for free girls’ summer wilderness science ed expeditions
Inspiring Girls Expeditions, which offers free, 12-day wilderness science leadership and learning adventures for high school girls, is seeking…
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Redmond Senior Center receives $20,000 donation from Hayden Homes
The Redmond Senior Center received a $20,000 donation from Hayden Homes this week, increasing community support for the area’s most vulnerable…
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Crook County outlines COVID-19 vaccine plans
As Crook County is allocated 100 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine per week, groups have been scheduled to receive their dose in the order that was…
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Nearly 650 Oregon artists receive COVID-19 relief grants
Relief grants ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 will be awarded to 646 diverse artists across Oregon through an Artist Relief Program created by the…
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Deschutes County road construction report: Week of Jan. 17-23
Here is Deschutes County’s weekly road construction report for the week of Jan.…
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Friends of the Children Central Oregon receives $10,000 donation
Friends of the Children Central Oregon is pleased to announce a charitable contribution in the amount of $10,000 from partners Fortis Construction…
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Oregon Humanities’ ‘Dear Stranger’ letter exchange fights COVID-19 isolation
Dear Stranger, a letter-exchange project from Oregon Humanities, offers a chance for connection by inviting Oregonians to write letters with someone…
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Medicare Advantage open enrollment available until March 31
Jan. 1 marked the beginning of the 2021 Medicare Advantage open enrollment period for Medicare beneficiaries with an existing Medicare Advantage…
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Grant to Jericho Road will help fund portable shower, laundry vehicle
The Dottie and Eli Ashley Fund of the Oregon Community Foundation has awarded $10,000 to Jericho Road of Redmond to help in the purchase and…
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Forest Service to waive day-use recreation site fees on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
The USDA Forest Service will waive fees at day-use recreation sites in Oregon and Washington on Monday, Jan. 18 in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.…
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