C.O. COVID-19 info update: How to report violations, clean reusable grocery bags
Here is Tuesday’s roundup of information from the Central Oregon Emergency Information…
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City of Sisters provides COVID-19 update
The City of Sisters is taking steps to limit exposure to and spread of COVID-19 and limit economic impact to its…
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KIDS Center’s COVID-19 concern: Abuse risk soars in times of high stress
While KIDS Center remains open during the COVID-19 pandemic to provide critical intervention, therapy and community services to children and families…
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ODFW seeks applicants for statewide board, regional councils
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is looking for people with an interest in hunting, wildlife conservation and land management to serve on…
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Discover Your Forest, Deschutes National Forest receive award
This month, Discover Your Forest, the official nonprofit partner of the Deschutes National Forest, accepted an Outstanding Public Lands Partnership…
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Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday: Avoiding fraudulent sales of COVID-19 medical equipment
Scammers continue to take advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic to steal money through a variety of means, including fraudulent sales of medical…
Continue ReadingCamp Sunrise, children’s grief support camp, canceled for 2020
In an effort to protect the safety of patients, volunteers and staff, and members of the community, Hospice of Redmond said Monday it has made the…
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Reminder: Deschutes National Forest sno-parks won’t be plowed
With snow falling at higher elevations in Central Oregon through Tuesday, the public is advised that all sno-parks along the Cascade Lakes Highway…
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C.O. COVID-19 info update: New resource page, free kids’ meal sites
As Central Oregon residents continue to seek information related to the COVID-19 response and impacts on individuals and businesses, new resources…
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Central Oregon Crisis Resource Directory launched online
The Central Oregon Resource Directory launched Friday in response to the need for centralized information in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis.…
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United Way provides $50K to C.O. nonprofits helping amid COVID-19
From its newly launched local COVID-19 Response Fund, United Way has rapidly directed $50,000 to 11 Central Oregon nonprofits providing emergency…
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It’s spring, and OSU’s chicks are hatching. Watch it live
The chicks are back. For the sixth year, the world can watch eggs hatch this week, via the streaming video OSU…
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COCC announces national scholarship honors, All-Oregon Academic Team members
TWO COCC STUDENTS MERIT NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP HONORS Two students at Central Oregon Community College, Erik Kersenbrock and Janae Radke,…
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AARP launches ‘Community Connections’ to find, give help during pandemic
AARP Community Connections, a new online platform launched by AARP Innovation Labs this week, allows users to organize and find local volunteer…
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Oregon lawmakers to consider emergency relief funding for arts, culture
In response to communication from the Oregon Cultural Trust, its Statewide Partners and arts and cultural organizations across the state, Gov. Kate…
Continue Reading Friday update from Central Oregon Emergency Info Network
Recreation opportunities at home, local libraries offerings are part of Friday’s update from the Central Oregon Emergency Information…
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Redmond Senior Center adds home meal service
This week, the Redmond Senior Center partnered with McDonald’s of Redmond to ensure seniors at home aged 60 or older who may have barriers to…
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Bend-La Pine Schools expand grab and go meal sites
Bend-La Pine Schools’ grab and go meal sites available for local families will expand to eight sites in Bend and La Pine beginning…
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Mt. Vernon man wins $6.3 million Megabucks jackpot – on a free ticket
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Robert (Bob) McCauley of Mt. Vernon is the Oregon Lottery’s newest Megabucks jackpot winner. McCauley matched all six of his…
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Indian Head Casino to stay closed until at least April 13
Indian Head Casino will remain closed at least through April 13 while the Plateau Travel Plaza in Madras remains open, except for its game room,…
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