City of Bend announces 5 Community Assistance Grant recipients
The city of Bend has selected five local nonprofit organizations that will be receiving a combined $200,000 in funding through the federal American…
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Hayden Homes funds $10,000 in mini grants for 11 Redmond School District projects
Thanks to the generosity of Hayden Homes, the Redmond School District will fund a variety of school projects through mini grants, giving students…
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Deschutes Public Library sets series of online talks about new, expanded library plans
The public is invited to join Deschutes Public Library staff for an interactive discussion with the Library’s architects to learn more about future…
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Redmond Area Park and Rec District to hold open house on possible new rec facility
Help Redmond Area Park and Recreation District (RAPRD) plan for future recreation facilities. RAPRD is working with Barker, Rinker, Seacat…
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Partners in Care Hospice names Hagfors new CEO
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Partners In Care, the leading provider of hospice care in the Central Oregon region, announces the appointment of Greg Hagfors…
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Family Access Network receives $5,000 grant from Safeway Foundation
The Family Access Network has received a $5,000 grant from Safeway Foundation to support FAN services to low-income children and their family…
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Central Oregon’s Toys for Tots drive looking for new storage location
Central Oregon’s Toys for Tots program is facing a major challenge this year: finding enough space to store the donated toys.…
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Bend-Redmond Habitat receives $3,000 grant from Washington Federal Foundation
Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity has received a $3,000 grant from the Washington Federal Foundation to fund the construction of Watercress Townhomes…
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Redmond Senior Center partners with school district, Meta to launch ‘Tech Zoomers’ program
The Redmond Senior Center announced it is partnering with the Redmond School District and Meta to launch Tech Zoomers, a technology support…
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Two Central Oregon students among 11 advancing to Poetry Out Loud state contest
Two Central Oregon high school students, Cecily Cooper of Crook County HS and Mariah Reynolds of Redmond HS, are among 11 statewide who won their…
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City Club of Central Oregon sets regional city managers forum for March 17
City Club of Central Oregon brings its annual “Regional City Managers Forum” on Thursday, March 17 to hear from city managers across the tri…
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Bend-La Pine students earn prestigious art honors
Student artists in Bend-La Pine Schools were recognized recently by the Central Oregon Scholastic Art Awards program for their artwork, winning…
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Deschutes County clerk finalizes new precinct lines after redistricting completed
In coordination with Oregon’s redistricting process, Deschutes County finalized new precinct lines on Feb. 18. Many Deschutes County residents will…
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Sisters Folk Festival seeking nominations for Ben Westlund Advocate for the Arts Award
The Sisters Folk Festival is seeking nominations for their 2022 Ben Westlund Advocate for the Arts Award.…
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Spring break brings popular wildlife program, extended hours to High Desert Museum
The High Desert Museum will kick off spring break with special programs and extended hours from Saturday, March 19 through Sunday, March 27, 9:00 am…
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Theater in the Park returns to Drake Park this summer with ‘Monty Python’s Spamalot’
Lay It Out Events announced Wednesday the return of its beloved Theater in the Park series with the 2005 Tony Award-winning musical comedy…
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Oregon’s back-rent grace period ends; Oregon Law Center points to tenant protections
In 2021, the Oregon Legislature passed a bill designed to give relief to people who fell behind on their rent during the earliest period of the…
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March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month
For the 19th year in Oregon and across the country, March is National Problem Gambling Awareness Month. This dedicated effort helps increase public…
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