Following a powerful April recognizing Child Abuse Prevention Month, MountainStar Family Relief Nursery (MountainStar) is carrying forward the momentum of its annual Keep Kids Safe (KKS) Campaign into May—continuing to highlight the critical role community support plays in preventing child abuse and neglect across Central Oregon. KKS Campaign: Ongoing Impact MountainStar’s KKS Campaign serves as […]
MountainStar Family Relief Nursery Continues Keep Kids Safe Momentum with May Community Care Project
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid – The Musical is May 16
Middle school, ugh. It’s the worst. But Greg is determined not to be at the bottom of the popularity chart. He’ll leave that to his weird neighbor, Fregley. Or maybe Greg’s best friend, Rowley Jefferson. But it’s not going to be Greg…no way. Jeff Kinney’s popular character takes center stage as Greg’s cartoon diary becomes […]
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New Young Adult Addiction Recovery Center Opens in Bend
During a time of uncertain funding, 4D Recovery continues to expand programming to help young people overcome addiction through long-term recovery. “This center provides free long-term recovery support to any young person seeking a future free from addiction. This is a perfect example of how Measure 110 funds fund critical services,” stated Tony Vezina, Executive […]
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The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Will Test Deschutes Alerts May 13
May is Wildfire Preparedness Month, and the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Management is rolling out a community-wide awareness campaign to help residents strengthen their readiness for fire season. A key part of the effort is a countywide test of Deschutes Alerts on Wednesday, May 13, at 1:00 p.m More than 70,000 residents are […]
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Update: The Pine Mountain Fire East of Bend is 100% Contained
On Tuesday, May 12, Central Oregon Fire officials reported the Pine Mountain Fire is 100% contained at 2,589 acres. The fire will transition back to the local unit. A warning has been issued for anyone near the burn area. Burned landscapes present hazards that either did not exist prior to the fire or have been […]
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Oregon State Police Violated Sanctuary Laws by Letting Federal Immigration Authorities Query Oregonians’ Driver and Criminal Records
Oregon State Police have violated state sanctuary law for years by intentionally allowing federal immigration authorities to query state residents’ data 1 million times each year, according to a lawsuit filed on May 5. The civil complaint, filed by the Rural Organizing Project in Multnomah County Circuit Court, says OSP must immediately stop sharing state […]
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Spring Birding Takes Flight in Redmond
Spring has arrived in Central Oregon and with it comes one of the region’s most vibrant natural spectacles: bird migration. From waterfowl and shorebirds to raptors and songbirds, the Redmond area becomes a seasonal haven for both birds and birders. May and June, in particular, offer near-constant activity as species move along the Pacific Flyway. […]
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LISTEN: Bend Into Balance: Beth Mishler🎧
In this episode of Bend Into Balance, Adriana Marino sits down with Beth Mishler, a Certified Ayurvedic Health Counselor and founder of Tula Ayurveda, to explore the foundations of Ayurveda and what it means to live in rhythm with your body. Beth shares her personal journey into holistic health, how ancient Ayurvedic wisdom reshaped her […]
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New Funding Will Kickstart Internet Infrastructure in Rural Oregon. Here’s Where It’s Needed Most.
In February, when Oregon lawmakers were reworking the state’s budget in the face of massive looming federal cutbacks, a little-known state agency announced it had received a colossal federal grant—$689 million—to finally bring high-speed internet access to rural parts of the state. In an age of remote work, online shopping, and 24/7 connectivity, nearly 84,000 […]
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Oregon Health Care Association Persuades Court to Temporarily Block Release of Job Applicant Names
The Oregon Health Care Association obtained a temporary restraining order May 1 that blocked the Oregon Department of Human Services from revealing the names of about 70,000 people who had applied to the agency for background checks in order to become caregivers. As OJP reported earlier, those applicants submitted their names and other information to […]