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Homeless U.S. Marine Corps veteran serves up burgers at Lighthouse

Todd Walters, a 60-year-old veteran, gives back to community

After serving 18 years in the Marines, Todd Walters found himself homeless at age 60. Though the Iraqi War veteran faces significant challenges in finding his next home, he refuses to sit idly when there’s food and friends to be made. Visitors to the Lighthouse Navigation Center, a shelter situated at 275 NE 2nd Street, […]

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La Pine Community Wellness Center Back on Track

Construction resumes on new building after a funding delay

The La Pine Community Health Center (LCHC) says construction will resume on the highly anticipated Wellness Center. While the facility was originally projected to open in early 2025, work came to a halt in March due to unforeseen funding-related issues that have since been amicably resolved. Once completed, the Wellness Center will provide expanded dental services, diagnostic imaging, and enhanced mental and […]

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Hawaii Joins Oregon, Washington and California In Western Health Alliance

The move is in response to federal actions and to protect access to vaccinations

 Roughly 24 hours after the launch of the West Coast Health Alliance, Hawaii is joining California, Oregon, and Washington in a shared commitment to safeguard public health. Together, these states will provide evidence-based immunization guidance rooted in safety, efficacy, and transparency — ensuring residents receive credible information free from political interference. “We are proud to announce […]

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Pit Bull Mix Puppies Rescued in Case of Animal Neglect

More than half the puppies were suffering heat exhaustion

The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office says deputies rescued 23 Pit Bull Mixes from a property in Redmond. Nineteen puppies were suffering from heat exhaustion. On Monday, Aug. 11, the Sheriff’s Office received a report of animal neglect involving the dogs at a property in the 3100 block of NE O’Neil Way, according to a post […]

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Understanding Data on Houseless Populations

The Coordinated Houseless Response Office discussed the 2024 Point in Count Data and how it collects information to help the unhoused community

The Homeless Leadership Coalition released its Central Oregon 2024 Point in Time Count, the annual count of sheltered and unsheltered individuals and families experiencing homelessness on a single night in January. Members of the Coordinated Houseless Response Office met on April 25 to discuss the data and how it helps providers serve and offer resources […]

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Central Oregon Give Guide 2020 ▶ [With Video]

Our annual giving program offers you 75 incredible ways to help Central Oregon

Central Oregon Gives is pleased to announce the success of their annual giving campaign, that ended with $704,000 raised for over 75 nonprofits! Central Oregon Gives set their sights on a goal to raise $500,000 dollars for area nonprofits before the end of 2020. What If We Could’s Rys Fairbrother and Source Weekly Publisher Aaron […]

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