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Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts & Agriculture in Sisters opens 2024 artist residency applications

August 8, 2023 7:55 pm KTVZ News Partners

SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts & Agriculture invites artists, ecological scientists, researchers and scholars whose work explores the theme of “Transitions & Migration” to apply for a 2024 residency in Sisters. This residency provides a unique opportunity to explore and engage with the multifaceted aspects of migration and transformation, encompassing

Bend nonprofit Dirty Freehub marks 10 years of creating route guides for gravel cycling

August 8, 2023 4:30 pm KTVZ News Partners

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Dirty Freehub, a Bend-based 20+ employee and volunteer based nonprofit organization that creates route guides for gravel cycling, is celebrating its 10th anniversary. Celebratory events include an online party and in person ride on one of their original routes, Water and Lava, that will take place on Saturday, Aug 19. Details

First Story invites community to home dedication for Adams family

August 8, 2023 9:35 am KTVZ News Partners

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Colton and Keri Adams, along with their two children will receive the keys to their new home in the First Place community at a First Story Home Dedication event on Thursday, Aug. 17. The celebratory event will begin at 11:30 a.m. sharp at 61304 Geary Drive in Bend. Born and raised in Eugene, Colton

Sunriver Music Festival presents music education, other free events along with pops, classical concerts

August 8, 2023 12:23 am KTVZ News Partners

SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) – Sunriver Music Festival presents a variety of music education and other free events open to the public. The 2023 festival season continues with Pops and Classical concerts through August 17. The full concert schedule is listed below. MUSIC EDUCATION EVENTS This summer, Sunriver Music Festival presents four free music education opportunities

New official Oregon State Map features Yaquina Head Lighthouse, drone shot of Smith Rock

August 8, 2023 12:01 am KTVZ News Partners

150 years ago – on August 20, 1873 – the oil burning wicks of the Yaquina Head Lighthouse were lit for the first time, welcoming mariners and warning them about the rocky shores ahead. The lamps burned from sunset to sunrise.

Sunriver Resort unveils new pickleball courts with grand opening celebration on National Pickleball Day

August 7, 2023 9:17 pm KTVZ News Partners

SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sunriver Resort is excited to announce the grand opening of its outdoor pickleball complex and its first 10 courts, set for Tuesday, which also happens to be National Pickleball Day. The grand opening event is open to the public and runs from 8am – 6pm and includes: a mixer from 8

High Desert Chamber Music announces schedule for 16th season

August 4, 2023 10:24 pm KTVZ News Partners

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – High Desert Chamber Music announces the 2023-24 Season Schedule for their Sixteenth Season in Central Oregon! This year features the Fauré Quartett – October 8, 2023, Kaplan Duo – December 15, 2023, Aviara Trio – February 14, 2024, Sakura Cello Quintet – April 12, 2024, and the Crown City String Quartet

City of Redmond planned road closures and delays: Week of August 7-13

August 4, 2023 1:40 pm KTVZ News Partners

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the city of Redmond’s planned road closures and delays update for August 7-13. City of Redmond road closures can be viewed on the Redmond Area Street Closures, Events and Delays Map and ODOT TripCheck. Chip Sealing Deschutes County Road Department with support from City of Redmond PW staff are chip sealing the

Deschutes County road construction update: Week of August 6-12

August 4, 2023 1:17 pm KTVZ News Partners

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of August 6-12. Deschutes Market Road/Hamehook Road Intersection Improvement (Bend Area) – Earthwork and Concrete work will be occurring at the Deschutes Market Road/Hamehook Road Intersection. Work will include grading, aggregate base placement, and installation of concrete curbs and islands. Traffic Information –

ODOT Region 4 construction update – week of August 4-11

August 4, 2023 1:09 pm KTVZ News Partners

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the ODOT Region 4 construction update for the week of August 4-11. Here at ODOT, we are committed to providing a safe and efficient transportation system for everyone. We invest in Oregon’s future through roadway improvement projects. The following projects are located within Region 4; Central Oregon from The

Avid Cider says it will move out of their taproom in Bend’s Box Factory on Nov. 1, seek new location

August 2, 2023 4:24 pm KTVZ News Partners

(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Avid Cider Co. announced Wednesday that they will be transitioning out of their current taproom in Bend’s Box Factory this fall. Avid said it will continue operations through the end of their current lease on November 1. “This transition comes at a time of key growth and expansion

City of Bend’s e-bike rebate program deemed a success

August 4, 2023 9:32 am KTVZ News Partners

In January, the City of Bend received a $150,000 Electric Mobility Grant from Pacific Power to provide vouchers for e-bikes. The City partnered with Commute Options to administer the grant.

City of Bend road and traffic report: Week of August 7-13

August 4, 2023 9:04 am KTVZ News Partners

Here is the city of Bend’s road and traffic report for the week of August 7-13.

The Center Foundation sets concussion baseline testing dates

August 4, 2023 8:51 am KTVZ News Partners

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Center Foundation is pleased to announce the Community Concussion Baseline testing schedule for the 2023-2024 school year. This program is made possible thanks to generous support of Taylor NW, the community sponsor for The Center Foundation’s Community Baseline ImPACT testing program. ImPACT Concussion Baseline testing is available for children ages

Applications open for COCC’s Small Business Management Program

August 3, 2023 5:14 pm Barney Lerten

Central Oregon Community College’s Small Business Development Center, or SBDC, is now accepting applications for its popular Small Business Management Program, with a new cohort launching on Oct. 11 at the Bend campus.

Redmond School District earns excellence award for financial reporting

August 3, 2023 3:45 pm KTVZ News Partners

The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to Redmond School District #2J for its annual comprehensive financial report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022.

ODFW: Register now for free pheasant hunts for youth hunters in September; one set for Madras

August 2, 2023 4:36 pm Barney Lerten

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) —Youth hunters (age 17 and under) who will have completed hunter education by the time of the event can sign up now for the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife’s free pheasant hunts happening around the state, including Madras, starting in September, at https://myodfw.com/articles/youth-pheasant-hunts ODFW and partners stock pheasants at these special hunts

Now you can pay for parking in advance for downtown Bend events, on the app

August 2, 2023 3:37 pm KTVZ News Partners

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend has created a new feature to make event parking in Downtown Bend easier and faster. On the Pango app, you can now pay in advance for any event in Downtown Bend — for example, the upcoming First Friday Art Walk on August 4th. Here’s a step by step how to: Download

Deschutes County seeks volunteers for Dog Control Board of Supervisors

August 2, 2023 3:22 pm KTVZ News Partners

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County is seeking applications from residents who are interested in serving as an alternate on the Dog Control Board of Supervisors. The alternate would serve in the event a board member is not available for a hearing. The Dog Control Board of Supervisors makes decisions on the disposition of dogs who are involved in

Jennifer O’Bryan named executive director of St. Charles Foundation

August 1, 2023 3:01 pm KTVZ News Partners

St. Charles Foundation is pleased to announce the arrival of its new Executive Director, Jennifer O’Bryan. She brings to the Foundation more than 25 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, including donor relations, strategic planning and event execution.

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