Registered nurses overwhelmingly voted to ratify a two-and-a-half year contract agreement with St. Charles Bend Feb. 19. The new agreement builds on nurses’ historic 2023 contract which addressed rising costs, improved caregiver recruitment and retention, […]
A 59-year-old Redmond woman was arrested after more than seven pounds of methamphetamine were seized during a traffic stop in Jefferson County last week. According to Redmond Police, on Thursday, February 12, at approximately 7:11 […]
Redefine “rot” and explore themes of decay, transformation, and renewal with Deschutes Public Library this March. Send your tastebuds on a journey with artisanal cheese tastings or attend a family-friendly charcuterie class focused on fermented […]
A new data tracking tool Oregon Health Authority (OHA) launched today shows the five confirmed measles cases identified in the state since Jan. 1 likely represent only a portion of infections occurring statewide, public health officials say. To strengthen early detection, OHA today published a new measles wastewater surveillance dashboard showing viral concentrations by county and categorizing activity as very low, […]
New data shows U.S. credit card debt has climbed to nearly $1.28 trillion, placing household revolving balances near record highs. As interest rates remain elevated, how consumers use credit matters more than ever. “Credit itself isn’t the problem; it’s how it’s used,” says Meredith Bureau, […]
With the annual deadline fast approaching for updating children’s vaccinations, Oregon Health Authority (OHA) reminds parents and caregivers that their children may miss school or child care, if they are missing vaccinations. By the fourth […]
