As winter arrives, Deschutes, Ochoco forests urge steps to prepare, travel safely
As winter weather conditions bring snow to the high-country of the Deschutes and Ochoco national forests, forest managers encourage visitors to stay…
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Redmond Kiwanis Club to open pop-up store for See’s Candy sales
After kicking off its See’s Candy sales campaign with online sales, the Kiwanis Club of Redmond is opening its pop-up store for sales in the old…
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St. Vincent de Paul Redmond Food Bank expanding hours to meet need
Due to increased volume of clients seeking food assistance in Redmond and the surrounding area, the Redmond St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank is…
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High Desert Chamber Music’s 13th annual Gala goes virtual; online auction
High Desert Chamber Music announced their Thirteenth Annual Gala will be going virtual and held on Saturday, December 12, at 7 p.m. This online event…
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Oregon Safeway, Albertsons shoppers register support for schools, fight hunger
Generous Safeway and Albertsons shoppers in communities throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington are making a substantial impact for local schools…
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ODOT Region 4 construction update: week of Nov. 23-27
Here is the Oregon Department of Transportation’s Region 4 construction update for the week of Nov.…
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Meyer Memorial Trust awards $21.3 million in grants, 6 in C. Oregon
Meyer Memorial has Trust announced 150 Annual Funding Opportunity grants, totaling $21.3 million, to organizations working to create a more equitable…
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City of Madras seeks public input on two proposed park sites
The city of Madras is seeking the public’s input on parks being proposed for two different sites in the city.…
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‘Artists Sunday’ movement promotes local art as holiday gifts
This year, the Sunday after Thanksgiving is all about shopping for art. The Oregon Arts Commission is proud to be one of 330 nationwide partners for…
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Oregon state fire marshal urges: Add fire safety to your holiday to-do list
Though Thanksgiving may look different for many Oregonians this year, State Fire Marshal Mariana-Ruiz-Temple is asking residents to put cooking fire…
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SNAP hot meals benefits extended through end of year
Oregon received approval Friday from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service to allow Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program…
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ODFW: Free fishing, clamming and crabbing next Friday, Saturday
Everyone can fish, clam and crab for free in Oregon on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 27-28, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife…
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Wreaths Across America Day to still be observed locally, adjusted for COVID-19 limits
The Wreaths Across America mission to Remember, Honor, Teach, continues as Central Oregon volunteers have been working hard to comply with local…
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Deschutes County bike, pedestrian panel announces Big Chainring Awards
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee is pleased to announce its selections for the 2020…
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Deschutes County road construction update: Week of Nov. 22-28
Here is Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of Nov.…
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Oregon Employment Dept. reminds employers, workers of resources during freeze
The Oregon Employment Department is reminding Oregonians of resources available to help them during the Statewide Freeze.…
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City of Bend seeks to fill planning commission, budget committee openings
Community advisory committees are a great way to get involved with city government. The city of Bend has a number of boards, committees, commissions…
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Oregon joins ‘Get Covered 2021’ health insurance campaign
The state of Oregon announced Thursday it is joining the national Get Covered 2021 campaign, spearheaded by Get Covered America, Covered California,…
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Oregon parks waive day-use parking fees on ‘Green Friday’ after Thanksgiving
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department invites Oregonians to head outside for some fresh air the day after Thanksgiving, Nov. 27, also known as…
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Time’s running out to register for next week’s ‘I Like Pie’ virtual run/walk
Continuing the tradition, in a safe variation, the “I Like Pie” run/walk event will be hosted the week of Thanksgiving. As in years past, families…
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