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On Dec. 5, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced a significant shift in vaccine policy. The federal health agency will no longer recommend that newborn babies receive Hepatitis B vaccinations. For over three decades, the CDC universally recommended this shot.   This change in policy came on advice from its Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, which “develops recommendations on the use of vaccines in […]

Confusion, concern and uncertainty continue to swirl around federal funds earmarked for housing the homeless across the nation, including here in Central Oregon. An hour before a court hearing for a lawsuit filed by multiple states, including Oregon, challenging new rules governing federal grant money for the homeless, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban […]

It’s a new dawn in the Deschutes National Forest. After months of analysis and public comment, the Forest Service finalized its approval of Class 1 e-bikes along approximately 160 miles of system trails and paved paths throughout Phil’s Trail Complex, Peterson Ridge Trail, Wanoga and Sunriver locations. These soft-surface or paved trails, of which there […]

Imagine this: You recently retired in the state you love. You’ve raised a family, paid off a mortgage. Supported nonprofits and the local restaurants in your community. Against all odds, you’ve even put some money away for the grandkids. You’ve prospered through a good life, most of it in Oregon, but your accountant has just […]

Homelessness is a death sentence for thousands of Americans each year. To memorialize those who died, the Longest Night vigils are held annually on Dec. 21, the winter solstice. Also known as Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day, the vigils offer family, friends and service providers space to share their memories of those who lost the battle […]

At an upcoming City Council meeting, the City of Redmond will announce its “Employee Spotlight” for December. Taking home the honor this month – drumroll please – is paralegal Joyce Mumia-Stubbs.   A member of Redmond’s Department of HR, Payroll and Risk Management, Mumia-Stubbs was hired in late 2022 as a legal assistant. The position was […]

Service providers who work with homeless people in Central Oregon stand at a crossroads, and the number of organizations dedicated to serving those in need has increased to meet rising demand for services. While specific numbers are hard to come by, several nonprofit leaders told FORJournalism that interagency collaboration has increased as organizations seek to […]