C.O. Suicide Prevention Alliance holds candlelight vigil
Earlier this month, the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners officially recognized September as Suicide Prevention Month. On Thursday evening, the…
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Clear the Shelters: Here’s Sparkling Bob!
We continue our Clear the Shelters campaign by introducing you to a fun 8-year-old terrier mix waiting for a new home at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal…
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Fred Meyer hiring 2,000 new associates in the next several months
Fred Meyer, a division of The Kroger Co., said Thursday it is amplifying its hiring efforts by adding 2,000 new associates across the northwest over…
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With new name, COCC’s Nancy R. Chandler Lecture Series announces fall lineup
Central Oregon Community College’s long-established educational series of lectures and presentations for the community, the Nancy R. Chandler…
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High Desert Education Service District announces 2 new appointments
As part of its continuous quest to enhance region-wide support systems for Central Oregon students, the High Desert Education Service District has…
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The Great Drake Park Duck Race raises over $65,000 for area charities
The 2021 Great Drake Park Duck Race is pleased to announce that local businesses and community members purchased 13,035 online raffle tickets,…
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Pacific Power grants support six C.O. education, STEAM learning programs
An early, solid foundation in education – including the STEAM fields of science, technology, engineering, the arts and math – can benefit…
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Soroptimist International of Bend to begin 40th annual holiday wreath, evergreen sale
Holidays are just around the corner. Make your holiday shopping easy, stress-free and donate to worthy cause at the same time. Soroptimist…
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Applications are now available online for the Soroptimist Live Your Dream Award®. LYDA are cash awards given to motivated women who are the primary…
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American Rescue Plan makes health coverage accessible; state says more Oregonians are eligible
In Oregon, 22,743 people enrolled in health coverage during the COVID-19 special enrollment period from April 1 to Aug.…
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New ‘Celebrate Oregon!’ license plate celebrates Cultural Trust’s 20th anniversary
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – A new license plate design that celebrates Oregon and the diversity of its culture will debut Oct. 1 in recognition of the…
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Clear the Shelters: Meet Lee!
Lee is a spunky young Lab who could use some training, waiting for a new home at the Humane Society of Central Oregon. He’d do best in a home without…
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Better Business Bureau announces Oregon Torch Awards for Ethics finalists
Better Business Bureau Great West + Pacific (BBBGWP), which serves more than 20 million consumers in Alaska, Central Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho,…
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EDCO announces 8 Bend Venture Conference Early Stage semi-finalist companies
Economic Development for Central Oregon announced Tuesday the eight finalist companies advancing in the Early Stage competition for the…
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Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday: Building a digital defense against sextortion crimes
This week, the Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday segment focuses on building a digital defense against sextortion…
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Hospice of Redmond again to present ‘Tour of Trees’ fundraising event, virtual auction
Hospice of Redmond’s annual fundraising event, Festival of Trees, will be transformed into a COVID-friendly event for the second year. The event will…
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Family Access Network receives $10,000 grant from Les Schwab Tires
The Family Access Network recently received a $10,000 grant from Les Schwab to support access to crucial basic-needs resources for low-income…
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Council on Aging inaugurates new meal transport van, with support from Robberson Ford
The Council on Aging of Central Oregon announced Monday that it has put into service its new Ford Transit van for meal deliveries to seniors around…
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COCC to recognize, celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Central Oregon Community College will recognize the second Monday of October each year as Indigenous Peoples’ Day, following a unanimous vote by…
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Oregon Dept. of Forestry’s C.O. District reduces fire prevention measures for industrial operations
Fire prevention restrictions on industrial forest operations within the Oregon Department of Forestry’s Central Oregon District will be reduced…
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