Cascade Relays announces new event: the Big Butte Challenge
Cascade Relays is thrilled to host a new and unique event called the Big Butte Challenge, March 20 to May 31. From Spring Break to Memorial Day, the…
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BPRD to open registration April 20 for summer recreation programs
With warmer days and anticipated improved public health conditions on the way, Bend Park and Recreation District is opening registration for summer…
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Visit C. Oregon awarded $40K for pilot Bend-Sunriver-Bachelor luxury shuttle
Visit Central Oregon, in partnership with Oregon-based charter company Northwest Navigator Luxury Coaches, has been awarded a $40,000 match by Travel…
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Oregon Junior Achievement holds JA Inspire Virtual Career Fair
Junior Achievement of Oregon and SW Washington is hosting a self-guided virtual program open to middle and high school students looking to explore…
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Earth Day Oregon outlines April 22 fundraising campaign effort
Earth Day Oregon has announced that it is celebrating Earth Day on Thursday, April 22 with a campaign that partners 52 Oregon-based organizations…
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Bend Park and Rec District now hiring for about 35 positions
The Bend Park and Recreation District is hiring for more than 35 positions, and interested applicants are invited to apply now. Open positions…
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Bend resumes weekly road, traffic report as construction season ramps up
The City of Bend will be releasing a weekly road and traffic report each Friday during peak construction season to help members of our community plan…
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Deschutes County road construction update: Week of March 14-20
Here is Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of March…
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OSU Extension Service, partners offer free webinars to prep for wildfire season
The Oregon State University Extension Service Fire Program is collaborating with state and community partners to launch a free webinar series to help…
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Mt. Bachelor passes on sale; resort says reserved parking won’t return next season
Mt. Bachelor, a year-round mountain resort located at the heart of Bend, Oregon, culture, on Thursday announced guests can lock in their next…
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RPA brings in new technology to enhance learning, boost safety
With Redmond Proficiency Academy beginning hybrid, in-person learning this week, the Redmond charter school has rolled out new technologies to…
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State Child Welfare Division honors Redmond social worker with award
The Oregon Dept. of Human Services recently named Lyndsie Wynn of Redmond the recipient of the Tom Moan Memorial Award, which recognizes and promotes…
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Bend bike shop helps out recovering raptors with tires ‘upcycled’ into perches
Spring in Central Oregon brings abundant wildlife and human visitors, and with them an increase in the number of injured or orphaned birds in need of…
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FireFree yard debris disposal events coming up
Fire season is quickly approaching, now is the time for Central Oregonians to plan to reduce their risk by creating defensible space and taking…
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Pay It Forward: Money is available to worthy Central Oregonians
You can help by nominating a deserving person. It’s easy. Just look for the “Play” tab on our…
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Jefferson County Fairgrounds to add new Show Barn
Jefferson County commissioners have approved construction of a new Show Barn structure to be built at the Fairgrounds, giving new life and more…
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Crook County moving to Lower Risk COVID-19 guidance level
Crook County has been approved to move into the Lower-Risk Category starting Friday, for the next 2-week cycle.…
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SNAP recipients’ emergency allotments available Thursday
Oregon has been approved to issue Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) emergency allotments for the month of March.…
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Cascade Seed Fund founders launch philanthropic effort to support C.O. innovation
The Cascade Innovation Fund of the Oregon Community Foundation announced its launch Wednesday to support innovation and entrepreneurship among…
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Environmental Center awards $7K in grants for ‘Rethink Waste’ projects
Four organizations / businesses have won a grant from The Environmental Center’s Rethink Waste Community Grants Program to support waste reduction…
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