High Desert ESD names Jihan Nelson executive director of Special Programs
The High Desert Education Service District is pleased to announce the appointment of Jihan Nelson as the new Executive Director of Special Programs.…
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Redmond Municipal Airport to host TSA Pre-Check enrollment event
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond Municipal Airport will be hosting a TSA Pre✓® enrollment event in collaboration with IDEMIA, a TSA PreCheck…
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Family Access Network hosts service partners at first Prineville Meet & Greet to discuss youth priorities
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Family Access Network hosted its first Prineville Meet & Greet for service partners at the Crook County Public…
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A Novel Idea: Oregon’s largest community read program kicks off in April
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Now in its third decade, A Novel Idea continues to harness the power of books to foster empathy and understanding among people…
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Triple your impact: Pacific Power will match your contribution to Oregon Energy Fund 2-for-1
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Pacific Power is making it easy to make a difference in Oregon communities by helping struggling neighbors stay warm. For…
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‘Train Your Brain’ program provides free helmets to over 2,000 Central Oregon third graders this spring
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This spring, more than 2,000 third graders throughout Central Oregon will learn about brain injury prevention and helmet safety…
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Sisters Habitat for Humanity receives $10,000 grant from WaFd Bank
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Sisters branch of Habitat for Humanity recently received a $10,000 grant from Washington Federal Foundation, the…
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Krissa Harris named new director of Early Learning Hub of Central Oregon as Brenda Comini retires
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The High Desert Education Service District says it’s pleased to announce the appointment of Krissa Harris as the new director of…
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Bend Park and Rec to open summer program registration next week
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Park and Recreation District is opening registration for summer recreation programs and summer/fall sports leagues on…
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Deschutes County commissioners approve qualified pool of fuel reduction contractors
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Wednesday, March 5, the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners approved this year’s Qualified Pool of Fuel Reduction…
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Oregon Dept. of Agriculture recruiting for 72 commodity commissioner openings
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Agriculture is seeking applicants to fill 72 commissioner seats on 22 of the state’s agricultural…
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Oregon gets USDA approval to extend SNAP replacement benefits deadline after February storm
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon has received approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Services to extend the 10-day…
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Bend Science Station students make their mark at COCC Regional Science Expo, earn top honors, national recognition
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Eight high school students from the Bend Science Station made an impressive mark at the COCC Regional Science Expo on Friday,…
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Street Dog Hero hosts record-breaking spay/neuter clinic; 948 animals helped in Chetumal, Mexico
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-based Street Dog Hero announced Monday the successful completion of a record-breaking spay/neuter clinic in Chetumal,…
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Cynthia Engel rejoins OSU-Cascades to lead student career development
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Cynthia Engel, a leader with nearly 25 years of experience in higher education, has rejoined Oregon State University-Cascades as…
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Margaret Hoffman of Bend, Chuck Sams of Pendleton joining NW Power and Conservation Council
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Northwest Power and Conservation Council will welcome two new Oregon members at its March 11-12 meeting: Margaret…
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Oregon lawmakers to hear priorities at community budget hearings, including one in Warm Springs
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The co-chairs of the Joint Committee on Ways and Means announced Friday the dates and locations of the 2025 community budget…
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Deschutes County Planning Commission sets public hearing on rule changes for temporary hardship dwellings
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Planning Commission invites property owners to attend a public hearing on Thursday, March 13 as it reviews…
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Council on Aging of Central Oregon receives grants to bolster senior nutrition programs, meet growing need
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Council on Aging of Central Oregon is starting the year strong with $56,000 in new grant funding to bolster its senior…
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Oregon launches website to commemorate America’s upcoming 250th anniversary
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The America 250 Oregon Commission recently announced the launch of Oregon’s official U.S. Semiquincentennial…
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