Cascades East Transit returning to normal weekday schedules
Cascades East Transit will return to normal weekday schedules for Bend fixed routes starting Tuesday, Sept. 7. MTM Transit, CET’s new Bend transit…
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Deschutes County road construction report: Week of Sept. 5-9
Here is Deschutes County’s road construction report for the week of Sept.…
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Central Oregon Suicide Prevention Alliance marks National Suicide Prevention Month
September is National Suicide Prevention Month. The Central Oregon Suicide Prevention Alliance and community partners are coordinating several…
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Oregon health, education agencies offer back-to-school health and safety tips
 This fall, students, staff and families share a homework lesson: doing what’s needed in our communities to keep schools open and…
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High Desert Quilt Guild of Redmond cancels upcoming show
The High Desert Quilt Guild of Redmond said Thursday it has decided to cancel the show it had scheduled for Sept. 18 at Mountain View Fellowship…
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Survey seeks input to curb rise in Deschutes County fatal crashes
Billboards are popping up in Bend this week, asking community members to weigh in on transportation safety in the wake of a significant rise in fatal…
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Oregon Water Resources Dept. urges Oregonians to report dry, low-producing wells
The Oregon Water Resources Department is asking Oregonians who rely on wells for their water use to report their dry wells or low-producing wells…
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Plan ahead for Labor Day weekend travel, congestion, ODOT urges
Travelers celebrating Labor Day weekend can expect heavy congestion and high wildfire danger throughout much of Oregon and the Northwest. What is…
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Patrons, musicians help select Mitchell as new maestro for Sunriver Music Festival
One of the highlights of the recently completed 44th summer season of Sunriver Music Festival was ‘The Maestro in Action,’ experiencing the two…
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Bend City Council declares ‘Welcoming Week’ Sept. 10-19
The Bend City Council Wednesday night declared Welcoming Week, Sept.…
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First Interstate Bank to hold fourth annual Volunteer Day; Bend workers plan 13 C.O. service projects
To support the communities it serves, First Interstate Bank is hosting its fourth annual Volunteer Day on Wednesday, Sept. 8. As part of this…
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Express Employment plans employee appreciation event, job fair
Express Employment Professionals is hosting an employee appreciation event and job fair on Sunday, Sept. 12 to help support the Central Oregon…
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Oregon Parks offers grants to build, restore veterans and war memorials
Oregon Heritage of the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is offering grants for the construction or restoration of veterans and war…
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Year after destructive wildfires hit Oregon, emergency managers urge preparation for disasters
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – One year after severe drought and extreme winds fueled the most destructive wildfires in the state’s history, Oregon…
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State Marine Board offers Labor Day weekend boating fun and safety reminders
Labor Day weekend is always popular outdoors, and to keep things fun and safe, the Oregon State Marine Board suggests taking the time to plan your…
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State gets feds’ OK to issue another $167 million in pandemic-related kids’ food benefits
The state of Oregon has received approval from the federal government to expand the Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) program and provide an additional $167…
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Deschutes County commissioners distribute $4.9 million in American Rescue Plan funds
The Deschutes County Commission has approved American Rescue Plan Act investments of more than $4.9 million to support two food bank expansion…
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C.O. Association of Realtors announce 2021 ‘Building a Better Central Oregon’ awards
The Central Oregon Association of REALTORS® announced Wednesday it has selected the 2021 Building a Better Central Oregon awards.…
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Forest Service in NW offers safe recreation tips for a fun Labor Day weekend
National forests in Oregon and Washington are a great destination for that last long weekend of the summer season. The Forest Service offers these…
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As in-person school returns, ODOT says: ‘School routes are everywhere – drive like it’
Many of us have gotten accustomed to children learning remotely, but slowing down and looking for children wherever you’re driving is critical for…
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