Madras COVID-19, flu vaccination clinic doubles as block party and resource fair
To improve access to vaccines and community resources, Thrive Central Oregon and the Oregon Health Authority recently held a Fiesta del Barrio –…
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Deschutes County Commission directs $1 million to expand homeless outreach team
The Deschutes County Commission has approved American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) investments of more than $1 million to support additional homeless…
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Statewide transportation plan update kicks off with online open house through Dec. 22
Oregonians are invited to help shape the future of Oregon’s transportation system. How can you weigh in? Give ODOT feedback as the agency updates…
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Family Access Network receives $2,500 grant from MDU Resources Foundation
The Family Access Network has received a grant of $2,500 from MDU Resources Foundation to support FAN’s ongoing efforts to connect low-income…
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Council on Aging of Central Oregon seeking volunteers
The Council on Aging of Central Oregon is actively seeking volunteers for this holiday season and beyond.…
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High Desert Chamber Music Gala coming up
High Desert Chamber Music’s
Fourteenth Annual Gala online presentation will premiere on
Saturday, Dec. 11, at 7:00pm. This event will be FREE…
Sunrise Birthdays – Tuesday, December 7
Here are the Sunrise Birthdays for Tuesday, Dec. 7. You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at:…
Continue Reading ODOT Region 4 construction report: Week of Dec. 6-10
Here’s the ODOT Region 4 construction report for the week of Dec.…
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Central Oregon Locavore launches Double Up Food Bucks for SNAP recipients
Central Oregon Locavore now accepts Double Up Food Bucks for Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients. This program is part of a…
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Pacific Power Blue Sky renewable customers illuminate holiday lighting displays
Local holiday celebrations — from Prineville’s Christmas in the Pines to Medford’s Winter Lights Festival, to the 100,000 lights adorning…
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Visit Central Oregon unveils new logo, revamped website
In an effort to further emphasize the region’s increasingly recognizable place name, Visit Central Oregon recently unveiled a new logo and website…
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Public comment period open for proposed updates to hunting rules in state parks
The public is invited to comment on proposed amendments to the Oregon Administrative Rules guiding hunting within Oregon state parks. The Oregon…
Continue Reading Bend’s High Desert Museum among state Heritage Commission grant recipients
The Oregon Heritage Commission has awarded $380,000 in grants to 31 organizations throughout the state. The grants will help fund a variety of…
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Diane Wilson’s ‘The Seed Keeper’ chosen as ‘A Novel Idea’ 2022 community read
Deschutes Public Library is pleased to announce The Seed Keeper as the 2022 “A Novel Idea…Read Together” selection. The book, written by Diane…
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Assistance League of Bend wraps up holiday décor sale
The Friday and Saturday event by our 21 Cares for Kids partner raised over $3,500 for Operation School…
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Happy surprise: The Giving Plate’s ‘Jingle Makeover’ helping one family at a time
Deleana Mitchell was expecting a $25 gas card when she got out of her car at The Giving Plate food bank in Bend, but she instead was greeted with a…
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Cascades Academy Teen MUSE Club, Ten Friends host virtual fundraiser to help girls in Nepal
Cascades Academy’s Teen MUSE Club is doing its part to make the world a better place by hosting a virtual fundraiser to benefit Ten Friends, a local…
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Deschutes County road construction update: Week of Dec. 5-11
Here is Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of Dec.…
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Roundhouse Foundation distributes over $1.2 million across rural Oregon in fall grant cycle
The Sisters-based Roundhouse Foundation announced Friday that over $1.2 million has been distributed to over 70 rural nonprofits across Oregon during…
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Sunrise Birthdays – Friday, Dec. 3
Here are the Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, Dec. 3. You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at:…
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