Mid Oregon launches annual Supplies 4 Schools fundraiser
Mid Oregon Credit Union, in partnership with Family Access Network, has kicked off its annual Supplies 4 Schools drive.
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Baby Promise program seeks applicants for fully funded child care
NeighborImpact’s Child Care Resources is seeking qualified applicants for free, quality child care for children ages 6 weeks to 3 years.
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Kotek names Warm Springs tribal representative to Early Literacy Educator Preparation Council
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Gov. Tina Kotek announced Tuesday the full membership of the Early Literacy Educator Preparation Council, which she has tasked with developing recommendations to strengthen educator preparation programs for teaching reading and writing in Oregon schools. “I am grateful that these issue experts have come forward to support our students and educators,”
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Forest Service unlocks gate to open Forest Road 370 at Todd Lake
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Tuesday, the Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District on the Deschutes National Forest unlocked the gate at Todd Lake to open Forest Service Road 370, which provides driving access to the Broken Top and Crater Ditch Trailheads. Forest Service Road 370 is a very rough road, with sections through which low-clearance vehicles
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Oregon College Savings Plan celebrates success of Baby Grad, Kinder Grad outreach programs
The Oregon College Savings Plan, a program of the Oregon State Treasury, is celebrating the success of its community outreach programs, Baby Grad and Kinder Grad.
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Bend Park & Rec District holding KIDS Inc. Hiring Week, seeks to hire 20-plus staff
With the school year around the corner, Bend Park and Recreation District is hosting a special KIDS Inc. Hiring Week for afterschool child care job opportunities. BPRD hiring managers are looking for applicants who like working with children to join the team as a Youth Recreation Leader.
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Tickets now available for EDCO’s 20th annual Bend Venture Conference this fall
Economic Development for Central Oregon (EDCO) will again host the annual Bend Venture Conference on Thursday-Friday, Oct. 19-20 at the iconic Tower Theatre in downtown Bend. Tickets to the 20th Annual BVC are available here.
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Shepherd’s House Ministries has immediate need for bottled water donations
With the consistent weather and concerns over air quality across Central Oregon, many homeless will face dehydration and potentially dangerous health challenges because of the hot weather.
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ODOT Region 4 construction update – week of July 28-August 4
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is ODOT’s Region 4 construction update for the week of July 28-August 4. 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
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City of Redmond planned road closures and delays – July 29-August 4
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here are the city of Redmond’s planned road closures and delays for the week of July 29-August 4. City of Redmond road closures can be viewed on the Redmond Area Street Closures, Events and Delays Map and ODOT TripCheck. ONGOING CLOSURES: SW Deschutes Ave from SW 8th St to SW 9th St – Closed thru Friday, August 4 during construction of the new Redmond
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Deschutes County road construction update – week of July 30-August 5
Here is the Deschutes County road construction update for the week of July 30-August 5.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the city of Bend’s road and traffic report for the week of July 31-August 6: SE Reed Market Road between SE Ninth Street and SE 15th Street for a telecommunications installation, westbound lane closure with lane shift, July 31, 2023 – Aug. 2, 2023 Ongoing Closures: Wilson Corridor Improvements Project –
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Fifth annual Head Start Book Drive underway at Roundabout Books, aided by SELCO Community Credit Union
The fifth annual Head Start Book Drive with Roundabout Books and SELCO Community Credit Union is underway. NeighborImpact aims to collect 1,350 new books for Head Start and Early Head Start children and families this fall.
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Interior Dept. marks Great American Outdoors Act anniversary with fee-free day on public lands
WASHINGTON — On Friday, August 4, the Department of the Interior will commemorate the three-year anniversary of the signing of the Great American Outdoors Act, a bipartisan investment that improves visitor experiences, bolsters climate resilience, and invests in the economy by creating good-paying jobs in our national parks, wildlife refuges, recreation areas, and Bureau of Indian
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NeighborImpact utility assistance program can pay water bills for qualifying households
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — NeighborImpact’s Low-Income Household Water Assistance program is available to help qualifying households pay their water and wastewater (sewer) bills.
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Central Oregon Veterans Ranch receives $25,000 grant from Disabled Veterans National Foundation
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Central Oregon Veterans Ranch is honored to announce it has received a grant from the Disabled Veterans National Foundation for $25,000, which will fund continued Agri-therapy programs to support rural veterans. The Central Oregon Veterans Ranch is a sanctuary and community hub reconnecting veterans of all eras of service
Continue Reading NeighborImpact hosting series of listening sessions to help shape new 2-year strategic plan
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The NeighborImpact Board of Directors is excited to announce a series of listening sessions to gather valuable input for the organization’s upcoming two-year strategic plan. These listening sessions will take place throughout the month of August. Community members and stakeholders will share their perspectives, ideas and suggestions about how NeighborImpact can
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Oregon OSHA plans two-day workplace safety, health conference in Bend this fall
A two-day event in Bend this September will offer employers and workers a variety of opportunities to gain new knowledge and refresh their skills about everything from fire, chemical, and transportation safety to accident prevention, worker involvement in safety programs, and emerging safety technologies.
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Jefferson County commissioners seek applicants to fill CRR Special Road District vacancies
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Due to resignations, the Crooked River Ranch Special Road District only has one member of the governing board. Oregon law requires the Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners to “promptly” appoint replacements so the district governing board can continue to conduct business (ORS 198.320). The Board of Commissioners will discuss appointments
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Redmond Police Department to host August 1 National Night Out community event at Centennial Park
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Tuesday, August 1, from 6-8 p.m., the City of Redmond Police Department will host a National Night Out community event at Centennial Park. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. The event is
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