Deschutes County health officials list tips to minimize wildfire smoke impacts
Deschutes County Health Services advises residents to take health precautions during periods of smoke. Many factors influence a person’s…
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#ChalkTheVote is a chance for you to mark the 19th Amendment’s centennial
The Deschutes Historical Museum invites the public to help #ChalktheVote in celebration of the centennial of the 19th Amendment. This fun,…
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Free pheasant hunts for youth hunters coming up in September
Youth hunters (age 17 and under) can sign up now for ODFW’s free pheasant hunts happening around the state starting in September.…
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Oregon Farm Bureau seeks agriculture photos for 2021 ‘Oregon’s Bounty’ calendar
Oregon Farm Bureau invites the public to submit their best photos of Oregon agriculture for a chance to be featured in the 2021 Oregon’s Bounty…
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BPRD fall youth sports leagues set to begin
Following COVID-19 health guidance; volunteer coaches needed BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Fall means field sports in Central Oregon, and the Bend Park and…
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City of Bend road and traffic report: Week of August 24-30
Here’s the city of Bend’s road and traffic report for the week of August…
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Three Sisters families receive warm welcome to their new homes
First Story, Hayden Homes, NeighborImpact and other local partners have collaborated to help three families move into their new homes in Sisters.…
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TRICARE C.O. beneficiaries offered prescription refill waivers due to wildfires
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia (KTVZ) – The Defense Health Agency announced Oregon TRICARE beneficiaries in Deschutes and Jefferson counties may receive…
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Deschutes County road construction update: Week of August 23-29
Here is Deschutes County’s weekly road construction update for the week of August…
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City of Bend seeks Economic Development Advisory Board members
The City of Bend is seeking interested residents to fill two three-year appointments and one one-year alternate position on the Bend Economic…
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The City of Bend is seeking one new volunteer commissioner starting immediately to serve on the Bend Landmarks…
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Redmond awards $67K in small-business grants; $250K still available region-wide
(Update: Adding video) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As part of continued pandemic relief efforts, the City of Redmond and the Redmond Chamber of…
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Deschutes Public Library to expand public access in coming days
Deschutes Public Library said Thursday it has carefully opened access to resources and services over the past three months. The next step in this…
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Bend Senior Center to host drive-thru free ice cream social Friday
The Bend Senior Center is hosting a free, drive-thru ice cream social on Friday from 1-3 p.m. Community members are invited to choose either an ice…
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Clear the Shelters: Starsky can have a better life
In our third week of the Clear the Shelters campaign. NewsChannel 21’s Jessie Foster introduces us to a girl named Starsky, who was rescued from a…
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Cascades Academy named one of Oregon’s ‘100 Best Nonprofits to Work For’
Cascades Academy has been named one of the 2020 100 Best Nonprofits to Work for in Oregon by Oregon Business…
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Oregon OSHA launches free online training for construction fall protection
Employers and workers who engage in construction activities in Oregon now have a free and flexible way to improve their understanding of fall…
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Bend mom launches homeschool resource for parents
As individuals and families across the country make decisions about safely educating their children during the COVID-19 pandemic, professional…
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Bend OSU student among 7 to receive Gilman Scholarships to study abroad
Dayne Smith will travel to University of Canterbury in New Zealand CORVALLIS, Ore. – Seven undergraduate students at Oregon State University have…
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C.O. family advocates take on school-age child care needs
A team of educators, community-based agencies who serve youth, business leaders, government agencies and philanthropists have come together to…
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