NeighborImpact distributed $9.6 million in CARES Act COVID-19 relief this year
As resources from the massive federal coronavirus response package known as the CARES Act come to an end on Dec. 30, NeighborImpact is taking stock…
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ODFW urges: Keep those feeders clean, to avoid sickening birds
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and wildlife rehabilitators are seeing an increase in reports of sick birds at…
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Oregon, U.S. see sharp rise in drug overdose deaths believed tied to COVID-19 pandemic
Oregon is following a national trend that has seen sharp increases in drug overdose deaths this year, a rise that the U.S. Centers for Disease…
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Pacific Power announces grants to support C. Oregon organizations this winter
As winter settles into communities throughout Central Oregon, ending a year that has brought challenges like no other, it’s the arts and humanities…
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Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday: Being safe with ‘Internet of Things’ devices
This week, the Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday segment focuses on building a digital defense against all of those Internet of Thing devices that are…
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Pay It Forward: Helping Santa…in Sisters…with Cycles
Casey Meudt of Blazin Saddles Bicycle Shop in Sisters spends most of his Decembers donating used, refurbished bikes to kids. And thanks to some great…
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Oregon Adaptive Sports opens registration for winter sports program
Registration is now open for winter sports at Bend-based nonprofit Oregon Adaptive Sports.…
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One Class at a Time: Sisters MS students bring ‘Sisters Strong’ campaign to life
In this month’s “One Class at a Time” segment, Arielle Brumfield introduces us to Sisters Middle School student leaders who developed the “Sisters…
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Update of Sunriver Community Wildfire Protection Plan released
The Sunriver Community Wildfire Protection Plan Steering Committee, which includes members of the Sunriver community, Sunriver Owners Association,…
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OSU-Cascades offers course on ‘Cultivating Resilience in Challenging Times’
Beginning in January, Oregon State University–Cascades will again offer “Cultivating Resilience in Challenging Times,” a course designed to…
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ODOT Region 4 construction report: Week of Dec. 21-25
Here is the Oregon Department of Transportation Region 4 construction update for the week of Dec.…
Continue Reading Pacific Power grants to fund several C.O. clean transportation projects
Nonprofits, local governments and school districts served by Pacific Power will receive over $1.3 million in grants for innovative clean…
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Oregon contest promoting young worker safety back with new theme, tagline
Now is the time for high school students across Oregon to let their creativity flow for a good cause: increasing awareness about workplace safety for…
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‘Rethink Food Waste Challenge’ focuses on multifamily housing
Can you imagine buying four bags of groceries and dropping one of them in the trash can in front of the store on the way out? That might sound…
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20 C. Oregon educators receive SELCO SPARK! creative learning grants
SELCO Community Credit Union, through its annual SPARK! Creative Learning Grants program, has awarded more than $42,000 to 47 educators across…
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City of Bend seeks applicants for transportation bond oversight committee
The city of Bend is accepting applications to fill a maximum of 11 seats on the new Transportation Bond Oversight Committee now through Jan. 15,…
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Deschutes County road construction report: Week of Dec. 20-26
Here is Deschutes County’s weekly road construction report for the week of Dec.…
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OHA seeks candidates for Oregon Health Policy Board
Gov. Kate Brown and the Oregon Health Authority are seeking qualified candidates to serve on the Oregon Health Policy Board. The governor is looking…
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Nominations sought for Oregon Regional Teacher of the Year
The Oregon Department of Education, in partnership with the Oregon Lottery, is pleased to announce the continuation of Oregon Regional Teacher of the…
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The Salvation Army of C. Oregon launches ‘Virtual Red Kettle’ campaign
For the first time in its 130-year history, The Salvation Army is taking its iconic red kettles virtual this holiday season.…
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