Central Oregon national forests extend free personal use permits to Nov. 30
The Deschutes and Ochoco national forests and Crooked River National Grassland have extended a program that allows people to collect some special…
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Deschutes County road construction update: Week of Sept. 27-Oct. 3
Here is Deschutes County’s weekly road construction update for the week of Sept. 27-Oct.…
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NeighborImpact seeks applicants for First Story affordable homes in Sisters
In partnership with NeighborImpact, First Story is providing affordable homeownership opportunities in…
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Deschutes National Forest begins seasonal hiring Oct. 1
Seasonal positions for the 2021 field season on the Deschutes National Forest open for application beginning Thursday, Oct.…
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Oregonians rebuilding from wildfire urged to check contractors’ licenses
The Oregon Construction Contractors Board and construction industry leaders have a shared message for Oregonians who have had their home or business…
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Oregonians can take protected time off for kids doing distance learning
The Oregon Family Leave Act provides protected time off of work for parents or guardians caring for children whose school or childcare provider is…
Continue ReadingCity of Bend road and traffic report: week of Sept. 28-Oct. 4
Here is the city of Bend’s weekly road construction and traffic report for Sept. 28-Oct.…
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United Way of Central Oregon kicks off annual fundraising campaign
United Way of Central Oregon officially kicked off its annual community fundraising campaign on Thursday.…
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Deschutes Cultural Trust to distribute nearly $1 million in COVID-19 relief funds
Coronavirus Relief Fund Cultural Support grant awards totaling $998,668 will be distributed to 25 cultural organizations across Deschutes County…
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Old McKenzie Pass Highway to partially reopen Friday
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Travelers interested in accessing Oregon Highway 242, the Old McKenzie Highway, following its closure due to a nearby…
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Oregon launches Education Support Professional of the year program
The Oregon Department of Education, in partnership with the Oregon State Lottery, announced a new program Thursday recognizing the outstanding…
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Family Access Network receives $2K from Wells Fargo Foundation
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Wells Fargo Foundation recently granted the Family Access Network (FAN) $2,000 to connect children and families to essential…
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C.O. cultural organizations receive $1.2 million in COVID-19 relief, support
Coronavirus Relief Fund Cultural Support grant awards totaling $25.7 million will be distributed to 621 cultural organizations across Oregon through…
Continue ReadingC.O. coordinated care entity receives $14.3 million for high quality scores
PacificSource Community Solution’s Central Oregon Coordinated Care Organization (CCO) announced that it will receive $14.39 million from Quality…
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Warm Springs Tribal Police gets federal grant to fund 2 highway safety officers
The Warm Springs Tribal Police Department has received a federal traffic safety grant that will allow for the hiring of two full-time highway safety…
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Bend-La Pine Schools invite families to live events
Families are invited to join Bend-La Pine Schools’ educators to learn more about Canvas, the learning management platform used by grades 6-12,…
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Deschutes County seeks Transportation Plan advisory panel applicants
Deschutes County is seeking community members with an interest in or life experience with transportation, safety, and/or mobility issues to serve on…
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C.O. Association of Realtors names award recipients
This past spring, the Central Oregon Association of REALTORS® (COAR) selected the 2020 EnCOAR Award winners.…
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C.O. projects among first round of state Conservation and Recreation Fund grants
Eight projects recently were approved to receive grants totaling $120,456 from the Oregon Conservation and Recreation Fund. The Oregon Fish and…
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La Pine Community Health Center buys its land, adjacent property
The nonprofit La Pine Community Health Center announced they closed Friday on the purchase of the building and property at 51600 Huntington Road…
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