C.O. county clerks’ offices to begin processing passport applications again
Beginning Thursday, April 1, Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson counties will begin accepting applications for US passports by appointment only.…
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Rotary Club of Bend welcomes new members
The Rotary Club of Bend has grown its membership recently and continues to welcome community members interested in service locally and globally.…
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Oregon law says employers must offer sick time to get COVID-19 vaccine
Over the next six weeks, millions more Oregonians will become eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. This is a very exciting time in our state’s battle…
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State offers online Spanish-language unemployment benefits application
The Oregon Employment Department officially launched Wednesday an online Spanish-language “initial claim” form for those applying for Regular…
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VA Portland Health Care System to surpass 50,000 COVID-19 vaccinations
The VA Portland Health Care System is scheduled to surpass administering more than 50,000 COVID-19 vaccinations across its health care system on…
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Bend winemaker earns gold medal at prestigious national competition
Redside Ranch Vineyard Manager Kerry Damon always believed award-winning wines could be made from grapes grown in Central…
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Council on Aging of Central Oregon expands leadership team
The Council on Aging of Central Oregon announced Wednesday that it has expanded its staff leadership in two key areas as it prepares to meet the…
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ODOT paving, crossing project to close northbound Bend Parkway overnight
The next phase of a Bend Parkway paving and improvements project will shift northbound traffic onto Third Street overnight for the next few nights,…
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Expanded federal relief aid available for Oregon youth who have been in foster care
The Higher Education Coordinating Commission’s Office on Student Access and Completion and the Oregon Department of Human Services Child Welfare…
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Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday: Internet Crime Complaint Center shares 2020 report
The Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday feature this week focuses on building a digital defense by being cyber-aware!…
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Oregon Century Farm & Ranch program seeks 2021 applicants
The Oregon Century Farm & Ranch Program is seeking applications for its 2021 awards cycle. Families throughout Oregon who have continuously farmed…
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Remake Learning Days, a family-friendly festival of learning, to debut in Oregon
After a most challenging year for education, Remake Learning Days Across America returns this spring in 17+ regions, debuting in Oregon, with…
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Redmond among 14 Oregon Tree City USAs to receive Growth Awards
Fourteen Oregon Tree City USAs, including Redmond, have received Growth Awards from a national organization – the Arbor Day Foundation – for…
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Oregon Region 4 construction update: Week of March 22-26
Here is the ODOT Region 4 weekly construction update for the week of March…
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Oregon DOJ, bankers group warn about ‘grandparent scams’
The Oregon Department of Justice has reason to believe that a group of scammers are setting their sights on Oregon to perpetrate “grandparent…
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OSU Master Gardeners offer virtual Q&A on growing vegetables in C. Oregon
The Central Oregon Chapter of OSU Master Gardeners present virtual Q&A sessions to discuss your questions about the video class “Growing Vegetables…
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VA-Portland offers veterans COVID-19 vaccines next weekend at Redmond VFW
The VA Portland Health Care System is inviting enrolled veterans of all ages and who get their care at the Bend Robert D. Maxwell VA Clinic to get…
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City of Redmond seeks applicants to fill committee, commission vacancies
The city of Redmond is seeking applications to fill vacancies on several city committees and commissions. It is also seeking applications for youth…
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Redmond Proficiency Academy students offer $5K grant to local nonprofits
Students at Redmond Proficiency Academy are once again offering a $5,000 grant to a local nonprofit organization through the school’s Community 101…
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Deschutes County road construction update: Week of March 21-27
Here is Deschutes County’s weekly road construction update for the week of March…
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