U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley have announced that J Bar J Youth Services in Bend has secured a $300,000 federal grant to battle human trafficking. “The crime of human trafficking devastates lives and demands a serious and substantive effort to end it in Oregon and nationwide,” Wyden said. ”I’m gratified that J Bar […]
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$500,000 To Harney County For Brownfield Cleanup
Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden have announced that Harney County has received $500,000 from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to clean up hazardous materials at the two-acre former Lincoln School site in Burns. “This funding is a major win for Harney County’s natural resources, community member’s health, and the local economy,” […]
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Bend-Redmond Habitat For Humanity To Construct Affordable Townhomes
Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden have announced major investments passed the Senate to expand affordable, rural, and veterans housing options and boost transportation infrastructure, including funding for 20 critical community-initiated projects across the state. The investments were included in the FY24 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD) bill. “As […]