Remake Learning Days, a family-friendly festival of learning, to debut in Oregon
After a most challenging year for education, Remake Learning Days Across America returns this spring in 17+ regions, debuting in Oregon, with…
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Redmond among 14 Oregon Tree City USAs to receive Growth Awards
Fourteen Oregon Tree City USAs, including Redmond, have received Growth Awards from a national organization – the Arbor Day Foundation – for…
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Oregon Region 4 construction update: Week of March 22-26
Here is the ODOT Region 4 weekly construction update for the week of March…
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Oregon DOJ, bankers group warn about ‘grandparent scams’
The Oregon Department of Justice has reason to believe that a group of scammers are setting their sights on Oregon to perpetrate “grandparent…
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OSU Master Gardeners offer virtual Q&A on growing vegetables in C. Oregon
The Central Oregon Chapter of OSU Master Gardeners present virtual Q&A sessions to discuss your questions about the video class “Growing Vegetables…
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VA-Portland offers veterans COVID-19 vaccines next weekend at Redmond VFW
The VA Portland Health Care System is inviting enrolled veterans of all ages and who get their care at the Bend Robert D. Maxwell VA Clinic to get…
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City of Redmond seeks applicants to fill committee, commission vacancies
The city of Redmond is seeking applications to fill vacancies on several city committees and commissions. It is also seeking applications for youth…
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Redmond Proficiency Academy students offer $5K grant to local nonprofits
Students at Redmond Proficiency Academy are once again offering a $5,000 grant to a local nonprofit organization through the school’s Community 101…
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Deschutes County road construction update: Week of March 21-27
Here is Deschutes County’s weekly road construction update for the week of March…
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Bend Cultural Tourism Fund announces 2021 grant deadline
The Bend Cultural Tourism Commission announces the sixth year of the Bend Cultural Tourism Fund with the opening of its online grant application for…
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Bend Pops Orchestra donates $10K to Crook Co. schools for musical instruments
Bend Pops Orchestra announced Friday that it has completed an anonymous gift matching drive by donating $10,000 to the Crook County School District.…
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Redmond School Board chairman resigns; open position on May ballot
Redmond School Board Chair Tim Carpenter announced his resignation Wednesday evening, effective…
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Oregonians urged to weigh in at upcoming hearings on redistricting process
Legislative and congressional districts are redrawn once every decade to ensure each district is fairly represented in the Oregon Legislature and in…
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Bend Realtor group donates nearly $25K to over 30 nonprofits in 2020
The Skjersaa Group donated more than $24,700 to over 30 nonprofits that serve Central Oregon last year as part of its community commitment.…
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City of Bend road and traffic report: Week of March 22-28
Here is the city of Bend’s road construction and traffic report for the week of March…
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BPRD seeking volunteer coaches for youth lacrosse, softball teams
The Bend Park and Recreation District is excited to offer youth spring sports and is seeking volunteer coaches for lacrosse and softball…
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Girl Scouts to host walk-up cookies booth in Bend this weekend
Girl Scout Cookie lovers in the Bend area have a rare opportunity this weekend: Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington is hosting a walk-up…
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ODFW’s iNaturalist project offers unique opportunities for community science
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife recently launched the Oregon Wildlife Conservation project on the app iNaturalist to request the…
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Bend’s High Desert Museum named a finalist for National Medal honor
The federal Institute of Museum and Library Services announced Thursday that the High Desert Museum in Bend is one of 30 finalists for the 2021…
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Bend Urban Gardens offers help to aspiring vegetable gardeners
The 2020 growing season saw a boom in new gardeners, across the nation and locally, as COVID-19 forced us to stay home.…
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