Sisters Middle School wins in national STEM contest
Sisters Middle School has been named one of the winners in Oregon in the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow contest. The school was chosen from thousands of…
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Online registration opens, early bird pricing for 2020 Pole Pedal Paddle
Online registration with early bird pricing is now open for the country’s top multi-multisport event – the 44th annual SELCO Pole Pedal…
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Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity seeks housing applicants
The Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity said Wednesday it will be accepting applications for their housing program in Redmond and Bend, starting next…
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Bend-La Pine Schools set public forums on superintendent search
Bend-La Pine Schools are inviting community members to share thoughts about attributes and qualities they would like to see in a new superintendent…
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Grants offered for wildfire risk reduction, preparedness projects
National Fire Protection Assn., State Farm offering 150 applicants nationwide $500 awards to complete a wildfire risk reduction or preparedness…
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Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday: Defense against device repair scams
This week, the Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday segment focuses on building a digital defense against digital device repair scams. …
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend tops fundraiser, earns extra funds
The New Year got off to a great start for Boys & Girls Clubs of…
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Walden nominates 8 Deschutes County students to service academies
Rep. Greg Walden, R-Ore., announced Tuesday that he has nominated 13 Oregon students for acceptance to one of the prestigious United States service…
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Housing Choice Voucher Program waiting list open next week
Housing Works announced Tuesday that the waiting list for the Housing Choice Voucher Program, formerly known as the U.S. Department of Housing and…
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Bend event Friday for new conservation, recreation fund
Must raise $1 million in matching funds to receive state dollars SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Outdoors coalition and the Oregon Wildlife…
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You can 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 class to prepare volunteers to…
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Prineville PD using grant to focus on distracted drivers
The Prineville Police Department received overtime funding from the Oregon Department of Transportation and the USDOT’s National Highway Traffic…
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It’s Girl Scouts Cookies time – and there’s a new one this year
Lemon-Ups join the familiar lineup PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) —Â Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington kicks off the 2020 Girl Scout Cookie…
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Deschutes County offers free diabetes prevention program
Deschutes County Health Services has announced upcoming dates for the Prevent Diabetes Central Oregon program in Bend, La Pine, Prineville, Redmond…
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Public invited to weigh in on COCC accreditation
Central Oregon Community College, accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, is updating its accreditation this year, a…
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Voting open in Pole Pedal Paddle design artwork contest
The Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation and SELCO Community Credit Union are excited to announce that online voting is now open for the 2020…
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Rethink Waste Project offers community grants
The Environmental Center’s Rethink Waste Project is offering $500–$2,000 grant awards to individuals, businesses or organizations in Deschutes…
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COIC offers new Rural Community Building Program
The Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council said Thursday it has received funding from several local, federal and foundation sources to support its…
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Public invited to new Bend fire station grand opening
The public is invited to join Deschutes Rural Fire Protection District No. 2 and Bend Fire & Rescue for the grand opening of the new Pilot Butte Fire…
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United Way of Deschutes County wraps up successful 2019
For United Way of Deschutes County, 2019 was a big year. The local nonprofit accomplished a couple of notable firsts, as well as continued its…
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