Deschutes County offering free COVID-19 rapid testing on Saturday in Bend
Deschutes County is offering a free COVID-19 rapid testing event on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Highland Magnet at Kenwood School in…
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Deschutes County road construction update: Week of Feb. 21-27
Here is Deschutes County’s weekly road construction update for Feb.…
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St. Charles workers receive ‘Operation Helping Heroes’ award
Financial representative James Fleming recognized the hard-working and dedicated health care workers at St. Charles Bend by presenting a COUNTRY…
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Oregon’s new Community Solar Program focus of Environmental Center talk
While the costs to install solar on homes and businesses has steadily become more affordable, many still haven’t been able to take advantage of…
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Bend artist receives community support to complete collage artwork
Bend resident Hannah Meadows has been keeping busy during the COVID-19 quarantine by tuning into her artistic…
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Redmond Proficiency Academy earns computer science female diversity award
Redmond Proficiency Academy has earned the College Board AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award for achieving high female representation in…
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‘Menu of the Year’: COCC scholarship fundraiser becomes a virtual fete
Its venue might be virtual this year, but the Central Oregon Community College Foundation’s annual scholarship fundraising event — now in its…
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EPA challenge seeks innovative solutions to cut indoor wildfire smoke
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and other federal, state, local and tribal partners have launched the Cleaner Indoor Air During Wildfires…
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NeighborImpact, C.O. Assn. of Realtors offer closing costs assistance program
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, homeownership was unattainable for many Central Oregonians. With the effects of the pandemic on the housing…
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City of Redmond to distribute free PPE to businesses
The City of Redmond will hold a free PPE pick-up event for businesses in the parking lot at City Hall, 411 SE 9th Street, on Thursday from 10:00…
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Oregon VA still seeking applicants for Educational Bridge Grants
The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs is still accepting applications for the Veteran Educational Bridge Grant, a grant program that was…
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ODOT Region 4 construction report: Week of Feb. 16-19
Here is the ODOT Region 4 construction report for the week of Feb.…
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City of Bend reopens applications for human rights, bond oversight panels
Due to technical issues that may have resulted in some applications not successfully transmitting, the City of Bend is reopening the applications…
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Former Bend councilor Piper joins Council on Aging board
Former Bend City Councilor Chris Piper has joined the Board of Directors of the Council on Aging of Central Oregon, according to Executive Director…
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Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity receives family fund grant
Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity is the recipient of a $10,000 grant from the Deenihan Family Fund of the Oregon Community Foundation. The grant…
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Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday: More tips on avoiding romance fraud
This week, the Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday segment continues to focus on building a digital defense against love gone wrong.…
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Family Access Network receives grant from First Interstate Foundation
The Family Access Network has received a $5,000 grant from First Interstate Foundation, at the recommendation of First Interstate Bank’s Redmond…
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State agency warns of carbon monoxide poisoning if using other heat sources
Loss of power and freezing temperatures have some Oregonians using alternate heating sources, many of which come with the added risk of carbon…
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COVID-19 special health insurance enrollment period begins, runs through May 15
Monday is the first day of a COVID-19 special enrollment period, which lasts until May 15. This special enrollment period will allow people…
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Community pools funds to keep Bend woman’s beloved swim school afloat
Mary McCool’s name should be familiar to thousands of Central Oregonians. She’s been teaching swimming lessons to generations of families over the…
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