Wildfire Awareness Month: Have a plan, build a kit, be ready to evacuate
As Oregon continues to recover from the historic and destructive 2020 wildfire season, abnormally dry conditions and pre-season fires on the…
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ODOT Region 4 construction update: Week of May 24-28
Here is the ODOT Region 4 construction update for the week of May…
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Bend La Pine Schools announce 2 new principals, 2 interim principals
Bend-La Pine Schools Interim Superintendent Lora Nordquist announced Monday that four schools will have new leaders, starting July 1: Bear Creek…
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Free La Pine-Sunriver shuttle returns for second summer, starting Saturday
Cascades East Transit will launch the second season of the Route 31 Free Summer Shuttle connecting La Pine and Sunriver on Saturday, May 29. The…
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Sunriver Area Chamber of Commerce launches new website
Every great adventure begins with gathering information.…
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Old Mill District’s ‘Little Red Shed’ to house new working art studio
The oldest building in Bend’s Old Mill District, long known in the area as the “little red shed,” as well as the former home of DeWilde Art…
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Grant will expand ‘Caring Connections’ senior calling program to Jefferson, Crook counties
The Council on Aging of Central Oregon announced Monday that the Central Oregon Health Council has awarded the agency $137,837 to support older…
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Oregon Dept. of Forestry to hold webinar on draft Climate Change and Carbon Plan
The Oregon Department of Forestry will walk members of the public through its draft Climate Change and Carbon Plan during an online information…
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Oregon Farm Bureau seeks ‘Oregon’s Bounty’ calendar photos
Oregon Farm Bureau invites the public to submit their best photos of agriculture for possible inclusion in the 2022 Oregon’s Bounty…
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Deschutes County road construction update: Week of May 23-29
Here is Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of May…
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City of Bend road and traffic report: Week of May 24-30
Here is the city of Bend’s road and traffic report for the week of May…
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100+ Women Who Care Central Oregon donates nearly $19K to three nonprofits
This time a year ago, the pandemic had just begun. Now, more than a year later, we are still feeling the impact of the virus on our communities and…
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One Class at a Time: Bend Science Station inspires young scientists
When in-person instruction came to a halt due to the COVID-19 pandemic, instructors at the Bend Science Station had to come up with innovative ways…
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Boating season is back: To stay safe, plan, pay attention, share
There are dozens of boat types on the market and many water recreation opportunities in Oregon, from rivers and streams to the Pacific Ocean.…
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Prineville BLM selling firewood permits online
The Bureau of Land Management Deschutes Field Office has added an online option for purchasing firewood-cutting permits for the Williamson Creek…
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Compass Commercial announces 3 new ‘Compass Cares’ charities
Compass Commercial announced Thursday that Kôr Community Land Trust, St. Vincent de Paul, and Hearts and Hands for Humanity have been chosen as the…
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Bend-La Pine Schools’ Brian Hanson named OSEA’s Employee of the Year
In a surprise award ceremony Thursday, Brian Hanson, Bend-La Pine Schools Outside Services Crew member and president of the local classified…
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Central Oregon Locavore offering ‘Farm Kids’ field trips to local farms
Registration is open for Central Oregon Locavore’s Farm Kids field trip program. This program shows kindergarten through second-grade students…
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Create, read and explore all summer long with Deschutes Public Library
Get ready for fun at every turn, because Summer with the Library is back! Starting June 1, readers and adventurers of all ages can sign up for the…
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Annual campfire restrictions set to begin on BLM rivers in Central Oregon
Annual campfire restrictions will go into effect June 1 on portions of the Deschutes, John Day, White and Crooked rivers, as well as on…
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