Economic Development for Central Oregon updates list of region’s largest employers
Economic Development for Central Oregon announced Thursday its release of the 2021 Central Oregon Largest Employers List, complete with breakouts of…
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State courts make it easier to pay fines for traffic, other violations online
The Oregon Judicial Department has launched a new online service – the Electronic Central Violations Bureau, or eCVB – that will allow people…
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Shepherd’s House Ministries kicks off April with 2 ‘Community Champions’
Spring has sprung in Bend and has awakened that volunteer spirit in local businesses. Nonprofits like Shepherd’s House that serve the local…
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Crook County Sheriff’s Office ramps up distracted driving enforcement
April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and the Crook County Sheriff’s Office is joining law enforcement agencies across the nation…
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OSU, OSU-Cascades food drive tops last year’s totals
Despite obstacles presented by COVID-19, this year’s Oregon State University Food Drive surpassed last year’s successful campaign, raising the…
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More savings available for Oregonians’ health care coverage
People enrolled in health coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace can expect more savings thanks to the American Rescue Plan, signed by…
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‘Blue Ribbon Campaign’ honors Child Abuse Prevention Month
Kids Intervention and Diagnostic Service Center (KIDS Center) and MountainStar Family Relief Nursery kick off National Child Abuse Prevention Month…
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J Bar J Youth Services sets April 8 job fair
J Bar J Youth Services will be holding an in-person job fair on Thursday, April 8th, seeking applicants for open positions in several of their…
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Bend Endurance Academy announces 8th annual Bend Bike Swap
We are excited to announce the 8th Annual Bend Bike Swap! The Bend Bike Swap is a free admission, three day event, starting on April 23 and ending on…
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Prineville PD plans Distracted Driving Awareness Month enforcement
The month of April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. The Prineville Police Department is teaming up with Oregon Department of…
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Central Oregon Locavore launches re-branding, offers new membership options
The Bend nonprofit Central Oregon Locavore launches their new logo and branding on Thursday. Not only is Locavore re-branding, but they are also…
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ODOT: Distracted Driving Awareness Month puts the focus on you, the driver
Over a five-year period in Oregon, 18 people died in crashes involving a driver using a cell…
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Saving Grace to host virtual ‘Take Back the Night’ event
In January 2016, Cassie Hanlin went on a first date with a man she knew from mutual…
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Facebook’s Prineville Data Center announces 14 Community Action Grants
Facebook’s Prineville Data Center announced Wednesday that 14 local nonprofits and schools will receive Facebook Community Action Grants totaling…
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Oregon Dept. of Forestry advises caution during spring burning season
Spring is often the time when landowners work to clean up vegetation and yard debris around their property and is the perfect time for cleaning…
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Habitat for Humanity seeks applicants for Redmond townhomes
Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity has announced another housing application period for the Quince Townhomes in Redmond between now and April 30. …
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Oregon FBI Tech Tuesday: Warning of new version of ‘grandparent scam’
This week, the Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday segment focuses on building a digital defense against a new, scarier version of the grandparent scam.…
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Spring volunteer training offered to mentor a child with an incarcerated parent
Central Oregon Partnerships for Youth (COPY), a program of the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, is offering a virtual class to prepare volunteers…
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ShakeAlert public webinar available online to view
ShakeAlert®, an earthquake detection tool operated by the U.S. Geological Survey, is now enabled in Oregon. The Oregon Office of Emergency…
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Bend-La Pine Schools offer internship opportunities, more career resources
Thanks to a partnership with Youth CareerConnect, Bend-La Pine Schools’ high school students are able to expand their skills and obtain real-world…
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