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 […]
As CDC Changes Vaccine Guidance, Deschutes County Health Providers Stay the Course
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Cascade East Transit Will Begin Requiring Riders Have a CET GO pass
Cascades East Transit (CET), operated by the Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council, today announced a series of major initiatives that will roll out over the next several months, including the return of fares on all CET services, expanded rider support programs, and the launch of the Central Oregon Community Movement Fund – a new sponsorship initiative […]
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Letters to the Editor, Week Dec. 18
Deschutes County Commission’s Not So Funny Comedy of Errors Oh, the irony! Last Wednesday [Dec. 3], I watched with incredulity as Patti Adair and Tony Debone called for public comment in a room full of interested citizens they themselves had silenced. Per The Source, “Adair requested that a public hearing be held [emphasis added] before any decision-making by […]
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Atomized Canon: The Folly of Hollywood’s Fallout TV Show
To filmmakers, screenwriters, and showrunners, being allowed to work on an established, deeply fleshed-out fictional universe must feel like a god-sent gift. Rather than constructing a tale from scratch and hoping it charms audiences enough to pay it mind and dollar, using the setting of an existing intellectual property lets creatives skip a hard step […]
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High Desert Food & Farm Alliance Expands Fresh, Local Food Access Over the Holidays
As 2025 comes to a close, grocery bills are at a record high and SNAP benefits are precarious at best. In light of these current circumstances, the HighDesert Food & Farm Alliance (HDFFA), a regional non-profit serving Central Oregon residents who experience food insecurity and supporting local farmers & ranchers, launched a special Winter VeggieRx […]
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County Seeks Public Input on Greater Sisters Community Wildfire Protection Plan
Deschutes County is encouraging community members to review a draft of theGreater Sisters Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) and provide feedback by January 10. “A Community Wildfire Protection Plan is a valuable tool for areas at risk from wildfires,” said Deschutes County Forester Kevin Moriarty. “Communities across Central Oregon work together with forest and fire management agencies […]
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4 Seasons Home Services Earns Accreditation from the National Home Watch Association
4 Seasons Home Services has earned accreditation from the National Home Watch Association for the seventh year. The NHWA was formed in 2009 in order to establish and maintain the highest industry standards for Home Watch and absentee homeowner services throughout the United States and Canada (www.nationalhomewatchassociation.org/). Home Watch is a visual inspection of a home or property, looking for obvious issues, which means that it is a service that […]
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County Public Health Urges Community to Get Flu Shots
Deschutes County Public Health is urging residents to protect their health this holiday season by getting the flu vaccine. With celebrations bringing people together indoors, there’s an increased risk of flu transmission, and although hospitalizations remain low, the percentage of positive flu tests in Central Oregon is rising. “Flu season usually peaks in late winter or […]
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First Story Will Offer Affordable Homeownership Opportunities in Bend and Sisters in 2026
As the Northwest continues to face a critical shortage of affordable homeownership opportunities, First Story is inviting eligible families in Deschutes County to apply for a newly built home in Bend and a newly refurbished Fresh Start home in Sisters. The first eligible households to apply will be selected for this life-changing opportunity in 2026. First Story, an Oregon-based […]
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Hospice of Redmond Rebrands as ClearPath Healthcare, Launches In-Home Primary Care
Hospice of Redmond, a cornerstone of Central Oregon hospice services since 1979, announced a major organizational evolution, officially rebranding as ClearPath Healthcare. This new identity reflects an expanded mission beyond traditional hospice care, highlighted by the launch of a new In-Home Primary Care service set to begin in March 2026. The strategic expansion is a direct […]