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Several hundred VSU students and others walked around the campus to raise awareness of the role mental health plays in college life.

Hundreds of VSU students, faculty, and staff walked the campus on Monday morning to show it was okay to talk about mental health and that there was no stigma in asking for help.

Deschutes County is seeking volunteers from the Sisters area who are interested in serving on the County's Planning Commission. Applications will be accepted through Friday, April 29, at 5 p.m. The Planning Commission reviews land use policy and zoning regulations and makes recommendations to the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners. Members are the official citizen involvement committee on land use planning for the unincorporated area of the County, providing a forum for community in...

Deschutes County voters have until Tuesday, April 26, to register to vote in advance of the upcoming May 17 Primary Election. Tuesday, April 26, is also the party choice deadline. Voters who wish to vote in the Democratic or Republican closed primary elections need to be registered as a member of that party by the deadline. Voters can update their party affiliation online at www.oregonvotes.gov/myvote. Voters who are not affiliated with a major party will receive a non-partisan ballot that will...

Crook County residents have been receiving phone calls from a person identified as an employee who works for the Crook County Sheriff's Office. The caller also indicates that a Judge will be signing a warrant for their arrest. The caller will usually try and get money from the resident. This is a scam call and please DO NOT give them any information that you cannot confirm. The Sheriff's Office will never ask a person for money or credit card information in exchange for not issuing a w...

Hoodoo Ski Area will offer free lift tickets from 9 am - 4 pm on Thursday, April 7, for guests who donate a minimum of four non-perishable food items. Food donations go to The Giving Plate in Bend and Food for Lane County in Eugene.Donations can be taken any time this week to Team Kia at 611 NE Purcell Blvd. in Bend or Kiefer Kia at 1810 West 7th Ave. in Eugene. Food items will also be accepted on Thursday at Hoodoo.Hoodoo is also currently offering discount 2022-23 season passes for purcha...

Join non-profit NeighborImpact on Sunday, April 24, from 3-6 p.m. for the annual pub-crawl-meets-progressive-dinner event. At this celebration of local food and drink, guests sample small plates and beverage pairings from a select group of chefs and restaurants in downtown Bend, all for a good cause. Guests set their own pace, exploring each stop on the tour at their leisure. Top off the fun with the after-party at McMenamins from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Enjoy a complementary drink, a selection of culina...

St. Charles Prineville is closing its COVID-19 drive-through test site on Thursday, March 31. After that time, tests will be available at the St. Charles Prineville Urgent Care on a walk-in basis, or by appointment at St. Charles Prineville Family Care. St. Charles' labs in Bend, La Pine, Madras and Redmond also offer COVID-19 testing, but a lab order is required. COVID-19 testing is only available to those individuals who are symptomatic or who are scheduled for a procedure.

The first project of the voter-approved 2020 Transportation General Obligation (GO) Bond started earlier this month. The Wilson Avenue Corridor is a multi-phased modernization project that will improve safety and east-west connectivity for all users on Wilson Avenue between Second Street and 15th Street. As part of the project, the intersection of Wilson Avenue and Ninth Street will be closed for roundabout construction through late May. Learn more about the Wilson Avenue Corridor Project. You ...

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