Saluting our Healthcare Workers!
To thank our healthcare workers on the front lines, and in conjunction with “Healthcare Worker…
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United Way Has Distributed $135,000 for Local COVID-19 Emergency Response
Since the local Central Oregon COVID-19 Response Fund’s inception in March of this year, our…
Silver Rail Elementary Awards Community 101 Grant to Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity
(Kelli Hayes stands in the sponsored home with studs decorated by students and staff |…
Oregon State University Expands Coronavirus Prevalence Study to Bend
(TRACE team members during the pilot phase of the project on April 20, 2020 in…
Child Abuse Risk Escalates During Times of High Stress, KIDS Center Plans for Surge in Cases
The risk for child abuse is at an unprecedented high. Children are at increased risk…
City Extends Local State of Emergency, Order Discouraging Tourist Travel
The City of Bend has extended the COVID-19 local state of emergency and administrative order…
BlackStrap Donating Civil Face Masks
(Photo | Courtesy of BlackStrap) Native to Bend, Oregon, BlackStrap designs and manufactures premium outerwear…
How Central Oregonians Can Report Issues Related to COVID-19 Restrictions
The “Safe and Strong Oregon” order declared by Gov. Kate Brown addresses gatherings, closure of…
Old Mill District Businesses Continue to Reopen
(Photo | Courtesy of Old MIll District) As part of Deschutes County’s Phase I reopening…
Deschutes Public Library Establishes Plan for Reopening
Deschutes Public Library has announced its reopening plan, which will begin the last week of…