The City of Redmond, Redmond Fire & Rescue & Redmond Police Department officials are concerned about potential fireworks-related fires and personal injuries as the Fourth of July draws near.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Envision Bend is beginning final development of the community’s five-year Vision Action Plan that is designed to help the greater Bend area address community challenges and improve residents’ quality of life. The Vision Action Plan will be publicly released on Sept. 21 at a community celebration event. Among the community
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – While tradition calls for fun at the 4th of July Pet Parade, precautions are necessary for pets and people. The Humane Society of Central Oregon wants parade participants’ pets to remain healthy and safe, especially with predicted high temperature. Everyone is welcome to participate in the Pet Parade. Organizers ask that your pet
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La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The La Pine Rural Fire District is pleased to announce that our calls are now populating on the PulsePoint Respond mobile app, available for iOS and Android, joining several other Central Oregon fire agencies. This app allows users to see the address, units assigned to the calls, and nature of
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Sisters Ranger District and the Deschutes National Forest road crew are reconstructing the non-paved portion of Forest Service Road 16. Forest Service Road 16 is closed to all access for the duration of the construction, including vehicle, pedestrian, biking, and equestrian use, between the gate at Upper Three Creek Lake
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Beverage Recycling Cooperative is hosting the 2023 Hidden Bottle Hunt from July 5-9 by hiding six commemorative bottles in parks and on trails throughout the state. The annual summer event is intended to celebrate Oregon’s history of environmental stewardship and inspire community support for local charities. Clues for the
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For many families throughout Central Oregon, the cost for summer camp programs can be tough if not impossible to manage. But thanks to a new grant given by PacificSource Community Solutions to Camp Fire Central Oregon, that barrier has now been lessened.
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The days surrounding the 4th of July is the Humane Society of Central Oregon’s busiest week of the year.
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) website launched a fresh look Wednesday. The redesigned website is more accessible, mobile-friendly, has more Spanish-language content and new language access features. The vision of ODHS is that everyone in our communities can access the services they need. Our website, with over 10 million
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WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — The U.S. Department of Labor’s Job Corps program has launched a summer recruitment drive in Oregon, offering immediate openings and free career training in the nation’s leading industries for 16- through 24-year-olds from low-income households. “Job Corps offers a path to apprenticeships and higher-paying careers in the nation’s fastest-growing industries,” said Rachel Torres,
Continue Reading PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Forest Service officials are asking everyone to help us prevent forest fires as we celebrate Independence Day. Here’s their news release on the subject: “While our summer has been mild so far, we’re heading into a warmer, dryer pattern that will increase fire risk across much of Oregon and Washington,” said Ed
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Marine law enforcement officers across the state will be joining the Oregon State Marine Board and the United States Coast Guard to increase enforcement of Oregon’s Boating Under the Influence of Intoxicants (BUII) laws from July 1-3.
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – How many hot dogs does it take to win the annual Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest? The contest returns on July 4 (last year’s champion Joey Chestnut ate 63 hot dogs) — and it’s one of the unique wagers being offered through Oregon Lottery’s DraftKings Sportsbook. Beyond traditional professional sports such as
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Tickets are now available for the High Desert Museum’s signature fundraiser, High Desert Rendezvous — one of the longest-running galas in Central Oregon. Rendezvous returns for its 34th year on Saturday, August 26 from 5-9 pm. “We’re excited to see old friends and make new ones during what is always an engaging evening
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Hayden Homes recently partnered with the Deschutes County Chapter of Sleep In Heavenly Peace to build or refurbish 75 beds for local children who would otherwise sleep on the floor, on couches, or in shared beds with parents or siblings. First Story nonprofit, founded by Hayden Homes, also donated $10,000 to
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Community members know that the Humane Society of Central Oregon is an organization that builds bonds and provides caring support for pets and their people. The nonprofit has thrived over the past 12 years under the leadership of Sabrina (Bri) Slusser, who has been HSCO’s Chief Executive Officer since early 2011.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The No-Bake Cookie Company, founded in 2012 by the Healy Family of Bend, has recently been acquired for an undisclosed amount by Village Family Capital, a private equity firm headquartered in Portland, Oregon. Originating from Carol Healy’s creations that became a favorite at Bend’s Expressway Market, a business owned by Tom
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Home improvement scams are most prevalent in summertime, and consumers should be on the lookout for the warning signs of a scam.
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Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity announced it has begun accepting applications for seven new homes in Redmond, with a submission deadline of June 30.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Avid Cider announced Monday that they will be relocating their production facility to a larger space in Redmond. The move comes as part of Avid’s ongoing expansion efforts as a result of the 2022 partnership with Blake’s Hard Cider of Michigan. The Redmond production facility is currently occupied by Silver Moon
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