Oregon Dept. of Revenue to start processing state tax returns on Friday
The Oregon Department of Revenue will begin processing state income tax returns on Friday, the same day the IRS will begin processing federal…
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Sunriver Resort giving away 100 stays to community heroes, seeking nominations
To honor Oregon’s community heroes, Sunriver Resort is giving away 10 complimentary two-night stays every week for 10 weeks as part of its “For…
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High Desert Museum to reopen interior exhibits, with timed tickets
With Deschutes County moving into the High Risk category for COVID-19 precautions, the High Desert Museum will welcome visitors into its indoor…
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City of Bend preps winter streets plan, reminds of emergency snow zones
With significant snowfall in the forecast, everyone should prepare for winter, the city of Bend advised…
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Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday: Digital defense against romance frauds
This week, as Valentine’s Day approaches, the Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday segment looks at building a digital defense against broken hearts and empty…
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Tuesday is ‘Safer Internet Day’ — here are tips for more secure banking
Safer Internet Day, a global event every Feb. 9, serves as a good reminder that, when it comes to using the Internet, it’s on all of us to practice…
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Retailer’s ‘Community Ambassador’ program raises $60K for Saving Grace
Despite an incredibly unpredictable year, the 2020 Pine Mountain Sports Community Ambassador Program raised $60,754 for Saving Grace of Central…
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COVID-19 nurse hotline launched to help Oregon child care providers
The Oregon Department of Education’s Early Learning Division is partnering with Oregon Health & Science University to support Oregon child care…
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Sunriver Resort achieves Global Biorisk Council accreditation
Sunriver Resort announced Monday that it has achieved Global Biorisk Advisory Council® (GBAC) STAR™ accreditation, the gold standard for prepared…
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ODOT Region 4 construction report: Week of Feb. 8-12
Here is the ODOT Region 4 construction report for the week of February…
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A Bend front-door friendship delivered: That rings a bell
Thanks to a doorbell camera — and a few snacks — a Bend family and their mail carrier developed quite the connection. However, he recently got…
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Forest Service to waive fees at day-use recreation sites in honor of Presidents’ Day
The USDA Forest Service will waive fees at day-use recreation sites in Washington and Oregon on Monday, Feb. 15, in honor of Presidents’ Day.…
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Five C.O. arts organizations among 150 to receive state operating support grants
Awards totaling $910,568 have been distributed to 150 Oregon arts organizations through the Oregon Arts Commission’s fiscal year 2021 Operating…
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Triple impact: Pacific Power matches Oregon Energy Fund donations 2-for-1
Helping your neighbors and their families stay warm just got easier. Pacific Power will match every dollar you donate to the Oregon Energy Fund with…
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Deschutes County Farm Bureau offers college, FFA scholarships to members
The Deschutes County Farm Bureau proudly offers a few different scholarships for the 2021-2022 academic…
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Info sessions offered on serving on Bend-La Pine School Board
The Bend-La Pine Schools’ Board of Directors invites interested members of the public to join a live information session to learn more about…
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Bend nonprofit Think Wild opens newly renovated wildlife rehab hospital
Think Wild, a nonprofit wildlife hospital and conservation center in Bend, is officially open for intake of injured and orphaned native wildlife.…
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One Class at a Time: Amity Creek teacher uses art supplies in kindness message
This month’s One Class at a Time $500 recipient, Amity Creek Magnet School teacher Ray Page, uses a special box of crayons to teach fifth-graders…
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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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