Report: Oregon US Rep. Chavez-DeRemer being considered for labor secretary
Republican U.S. Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, who narrowly lost her reelection bid earlier this month, may be in the running for labor secretary in the…
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Feeling stressed? Build a snowman
That’s what some Bend medical workers at the Summit East drive-thru COVID-19 testing site…
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Larkspur Community Center vaccination event runs out of shots
Bend Park and Rec and the Larkspur Center hosted a drive-thru flu and COVID-19 booster vaccination clinic on Wednesday, and it was a big success – so…
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U-turn: After return to regular schedule, CET again trims Bend fixed-route frequency
– Less than two weeks after returning to its regular weekday schedule, Cascades East Transit announced Tuesday it will again operate Bend fixed-route…
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Les Schwab Amphitheater changes Covid-19 policy
Live Nation, the company that now brings shows to the Les Schwab Amphitheater in the Old Mill District, soon will require all concert-goers to…
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‘Vaxxmerch’ apparel available online to ID vaccinated people
The Central Oregon creator of a site that offers apparel to state one has been vaccinated says she does not want to start a conflict with those who…
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Central Oregon job fairs aiding employers
Right now, there is a low supply of workers, but the need for them is greater than ever. The recent job fairs in Central Oregon have helped…
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Redmond Senior Center is set to reopen
Covid-19 has kept the Redmond Senior Center closed since March of 2020. There are plans to have all the old programs, and to create some new ones.…
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Postal Connections wants to help you get a job
The Bend business is giving 25 free resume’ prints. They have a quality printer, inks, and good paper…
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Oregon is nearly at 70% vaccination goal
Covid-19 restrictions go away when the state hits that number. Right the goal is less than 130K…
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Redmond City Hall is still closed, for now
Residents are wondering why, and when it will reopen. NewsChannel 21 was told there are plans to reopen the building by the end of the month. Until…
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Regal Theaters are back open in Bend
if Deschutes County goes back into the “extreme risk” Covid-19 catagory, the business could shut down for the third time in a…
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Another COVID-19 victim: C. Oregon’s annual Home and Garden Show
The annual Home and Garden Show at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds and Expo Center has been canceled for 2021. However, the Central Oregon Builders…
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La Pine Senior Activity Center reopens with reduced capacity
The La Pine Senior Activities Center has reopened with 25% capacity. It’s recommended visitors reserve spots for open programs. The “drive-thru”…
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Central Oregon veterans get help with Covid-19 vaccine
The Bend VA clinic will notify eligible patients. A local vet explains, not everyone…
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Bend’s Environmental Center helps students with outdoor learning
Grants go to creating gardens to teach about food during the Covid-19…
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OSU students to test residents in 30 Redmond neighborhoods for COVID-19
Researchers with OSU’s TRACES effort hope to test as many as 600 Redmond residents this weekend. They claim these large random tests are more…
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OSU to begin COVID-19 TRACE testing in Redmond
About 600 Redmond residents in 30 neighborhoods will be offered testing starting on…
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Bend church helps feed local families
Westside Church held its monthly distribution of groceries on Monday. The next distribution is set for Monday, Feb. 22, from 1:30-3…
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Cascade School of Music receives $3,000 state grant
Bend’s Cascade School of Music was one of 40 recipients of grants from the Oregon Arts Commission. The Musical Explorers Outreach Program offers…
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