Oregon saw mostly higher suicide rates in 2019, but youth rate declined
Oregon had the nation’s ninth-highest suicide rate across all ages in 2019 — a significant difference from the year before, when the state was…
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Oregon Adaptive Sports’ ‘Ski for All’ Challenge: Do 24 miles over 24 days, your way
Spring is around the corner, but Covid is still hanging around. Oregon Adaptive Sports wants to invite the entire community to a challenge: From…
Continue ReadingRedmond medical staffing firm acquires emergency medical group
A strategic partnership has been finalized between two mission-oriented medical staffing companies to expand high-quality medical care to rural and…
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Two positions open on state’s bicycle-pedestrian advisory committee
The Oregon Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee is seeking a new at-large member and a member representing a recognized environmental group to…
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Redmond School District offers sports online streaming
While many high school sports are back, one key part of the experience is missing:…
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Saving Grace: COVID-19, domestic violence a dangerous combination
During the early days of COVID-19, families found themselves under a “stay at home” order. This meant parents and children who before had lived…
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Hayden Homes names Sisters HS graduate as art scholarship recipient
Hayden Homes is proud to recognize Daniel Schmidt of Sisters High School as the recipient of the 2020 Hayden Homes $2,500 Art Scholarship.…
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Eight neighborhoods in Bend, Sisters, Culver areas join Firewise program
Four Bend-area neighborhoods and two each in the Sisters and Culver areas joined the national Firewise program last year and were among 182…
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Assistance League of Bend’s Operation School Bell is back in action
Operation School Bell, a program of the Assistance League of Bend, a 21 Cares for Kids partner, is providing vouchers for new clothes for 1,200…
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One Class at a Time: Redmond High School students learn about different cultures
Virginia Johnson gets a big check for $500 to help her “Culture Club” at Redmond High…
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Red Cross to offer free virtual preparedness classes
The devastating winter storms our region just experienced, and this past summer’s wildfires, serve as a painful reminder that disasters can happen…
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Bend Pops Orchestra announces new conductor
The Bend Pops Orchestra announced Tuesday that Bend conductor and musician Eddy Robinson will lead the group, beginning with the 2021-2022…
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Bend-La Pine Schools offer livestreaming option for athletic events
This week, as student-athletes from Bend-La Pine Schools are donning their uniforms and competing for the first time in a year, the district is…
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C.O. Intergovernmental Council seeks budget committee members
The Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council is seeking two community members to serve on the COIC Budget Committee. This is a great opportunity to…
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Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday: Defending against COVID ‘Good Samaritan’ frauds
This week, the Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday feature looks at building a digital defense against fake Good Samaritans amid COVID-19.…
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Better Business Bureau marks National Consumer Protection Week
The Better Business Bureau has teamed up with federal, state, and local agencies for the launch of this year’s National Consumer Protection Week,…
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Bend-La Pine parent groups partner to assist Family Access Network
Parent groups across the Bend-La Pine Schools are uniting for the month of March to raise funds for the Family Access…
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Artwork sought for OSU’s Art About Agriculture competition, exhibition
Art About Agriculture, an annual exhibition of agriculture-themed artwork coordinated by Oregon State University’s College of Agricultural…
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Redmond’s Northern Lights return in new spot for St. Patrick’s Day
In association with Lay it Out Events, Visit Central Oregon and Travel Oregon, the Redmond Chamber of Commerce & CVB is proud to present the First…
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Bend-La Pine Schools celebrates classified employees
More than 900 Bend-La Pine Schools’ classified staff clean buildings, cook and serve meals, drive buses, support students in the classroom, ensure…
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