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Free tax preparation services at OSU-Cascades
BEND, Ore. – Oregon State University – Cascades will host free tax preparation appointments for qualifying families and individuals Feb. 9 through April 15. Appointments are available between 5:30 and 9 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays, and
COCC Hosts Spring ‘JobFest’ Across Three Campuses
With nearly 40 local companies and agencies set to participate, Central Oregon Community College is staging JobFest events for career-seekers at its Bend (April 9), Redmond (April 14) and Madras (April 22) campuses, from 10 a.m. to
Prescribed Burns Planned Monday
If conditions are favorable on Monday, the Deschutes National Forest plans to conduct prescribed burning operations on the Bend-Fort Rock and Sisters Ranger Districts. Firefighters on the Sisters Ranger District plan to conduct up to 42 acres
New Public Tool Prevents Escaped Debris Burns
Outdoor debris burning, also known as backyard debris burning, is the leading cause of human-caused wildland fires in Oregon. On average, the Oregon Department of Forestry responds to about 225 fires each year that result from escaped
OEM Hosts Rural Disaster Preparedness Webinars
From ice storms and flooding to wildfires and extreme heat, rural communities across Oregon face unique challenges when disasters strike. To help address these challenges, the Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) is hosting “Rural Communities Prepared










