OHA offers 10 ways to stay safe and healthy this holiday weekend
As the Fourth of July weekend approaches, public health officials are reminding Oregonians about a few simple steps they can take to stay safe and…
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Deschutes National Forest closing FS Road 4606 during the day for reconstruction work
Beginning next Tuesday, the Deschutes National Forest will be closing a road off Skyliners Road to motorized traffic during the day, to allow the…
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Oregon firefighting leaders urge celebrating the Fourth responsibly amid hot, dry conditions
Fire potential remains high across Oregon through the 4th of July weekend. The continued drought, recent heat wave and forecast hot temperatures…
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State emergency managers urge Oregonians to act now to reduce risks, stay safe
As Oregon emerges from an unprecedented heat wave amidst a statewide drought and already active wildfire season, the Office of Emergency Management…
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COCC’s student-run newspaper, The Broadside, honored as best website
Central Oregon Community College’s student-run newspaper, The Broadside, recently took top honors in the best website category for two-year…
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Habitat for Humanity seeks applicants for Redmond housing program
Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity has announced that they have one more three-bedroom townhouse available for their Quince Townhomes neighborhood in…
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Many Oregonians may be eligible for health coverage for $1 a month
Starting Thursday, people who have received or qualified for at least one week of unemployment benefits in 2021 may be able to get health coverage…
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ODOT urges: Plan ahead for July 4th weekend travel, expect congestion
Travelers celebrating Independence Day weekend can expect heavy congestion, hot and dry conditions throughout Oregon and the Northwest, the Oregon…
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Forest Service warns of human-caused wildfire danger, offers tips, recreation updates
This week’s record-breaking heat wave is finally behind us, but the risk of wildfire isn’t. This is not the time to become complacent about the…
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Oregon Dept. of Forestry warns: Excessive heat can also damage trees
What Oregonians may not have noticed while huddling inside during this week’s extreme heat was the damage those triple-digit temperatures may have…
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High Desert Museum plans annual ‘Art in the West’ exhibition, silent auction
The High Desert Museum will unveil an outstanding collection of traditional and contemporary art on Thursday, July 29 in its annual Art in the West…
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Pay It Forward: Bethlehem Inn volunteer and board member wins
Howard Friedman plans to pay the $500 forward to the new Redmond…
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Sunriver Brewing, three other Oregon craft producers raising funds to replant 25,000 trees
Sunriver Brewing is one of four leading Oregon craft beverage producers who are teaming up with Oregon Parks Forever to raise funds dedicated to…
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City offers online open house about Bend’s water future
Community members interested in how the city of Bend is planning for a reliable drinking water future are invited to an online open house from now…
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Visit Bend seeks applicants for new Bend Sustainability Fund
For groups with shovel-ready projects in need of a cash infusion, Visit Bend’s new Bend Sustainability Fund is open for…
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1017 Project donates 40,000 pounds of beef to Oregon Food Bank
This month, The Ten Seventeen Project donated 40,000 pounds of fresh ground beef to the Oregon Food Bank, marking a milestone delivery for the 501c3…
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Oregon DMV expanding services as state lifts COVID-19 restrictions
Oregon DMV said Tuesday it is continuing to expand services and increase choices for Oregonians who need services – online, by appointment and in…
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Oregon Dept. of Forestry adds restrictions for C.O. industrial operations
Additional restrictions for industrial forest operations in the Oregon Department of Forestry’s Prineville and John Day units will begin at 12:01…
Continue Reading Silver Rail Elementary’s Community 101 assists Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity
Silver Rail Elementary’s Community 101 program, an effort of The Oregon Community Foundation and several local donors, recently awarded a grant of…
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NeighborImpact partners with city of Bend for water utility bill payment assistance
NeighborImpact’s Energy Assistance program has partnered with the City of Bend to provide a bill payment assistance program for water utility…
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