Local grocers’ Food for February’ drive raises record $75K to fight hunger
Demand for food has continued to rise during the pandemic, and local organizations are relying on donations now more than ever. Three Central Oregon…
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KIDS Center urges awareness, education as kids return to school
After months of internet-based education, children and youth in Central Oregon are beginning to transition back to in-person learning.…
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Redmond’s Valentine’s ‘Northern Lights’ show to benefit Jericho Road
The Redmond Chamber of Commerce is featuring Jericho Road of Redmond as the nonprofit organization to be the recipient of their Northern Lights…
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Redmond schools report progress for English learners
Last month, the Oregon Department of Education evaluated the progress of English learners in the Redmond School District and determined the district…
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You can now order Girl Scout cookies online, from a local troop, delivered to your door
For the first time ever, Oregon cookie-lovers who don’t know a Girl Scout can now purchase Girl Scout Cookies online from a local troop for direct…
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Oregon FBI Tech Tuesday: Avoiding cryptocurrency scams
This week, the Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday features looks at building a digital defense against virtual currency…
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Family Access Network receives $25,000 grant
The Family Access Network has received a $25,000 grant from the Tykeson Family Foundation to connect local families affected by the coronavirus…
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Back in school or ‘Grab and Go,’ Bend-La Pine offers free meals through school year
Bend-La Pine Schools’ free meal services are expanding to all school sites as schools reopen for in-person learning, Nutrition Services Supervisor…
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Additional Oregon SNAP food assistance benefits available through February
The Oregon Department of Human Services said Monday it will continue to offer increased food benefits in February, to help Oregonians struggling as a…
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BLM begins annual C.O. closures to protect birds of prey during nesting
The Bureau of Land Management’s Prineville District said Monday it has started implementing its series of annual wildlife closures to protect several…
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ODOT Region 4 construction report: Week of Feb. 1-5
Here’s ODOT Region 4’s construction report for the week of Feb.…
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Oregon’s community colleges celebrate CTE Month
Oregon community colleges will raise awareness of and advocate for career and technical education programs throughout the month of February in honor…
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City of Bend launches new online land use mapping tool
The city of Bend said Friday it is excited to announce the launch of a new public interactive mapping tool, the Community Development Data Explorer…
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Oregon receives grant to plan for new 988 nationwide suicide prevention hotline
The Oregon Health Authority has received a planning grant to prepare Oregon for the launch of 988, a National Suicide Prevention emergency number…
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Sunriver Art Fair invites artists to apply for 2021 event
The Sunriver Art Fair is planning the return of a live event in the Village at Sunriver and calling for artist applications for the fair, which will…
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Mt. Bachelor holding ‘Play it Forward’ food drive in Bend for NeighborImpact
Play it Forward, part of Mt. Bachelor’s Play Forever corporate responsibility commitment, celebrates and enables actions that support our local…
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Deschutes County updates Tumalo Road/Place roundabout project
Here’s Deschutes County’s weekly update on the Tumalo Road-Tumalo Place roundabout…
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State grants offered for historic properties, archaeological projects, museums
The State Historic Preservation Office is offering grants for work on historic properties and for archaeology projects, while the Oregon Heritage…
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State agencies urge workers to check if they qualify for Earned Income Tax Credit
As the 15th anniversary of the Earned Income Tax Credit Awareness Day approaches on Friday, the Oregon Department of Human Services and the Oregon…
Continue ReadingBusinesses that received PPP assist may be eligible for ‘Second Draw’ loans
According to a recent release by the Small Business Administration, over 1.1 million Paycheck Protection Program loans were issued in 2020, worth…
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