City of Bend hosting pre-construction open house on Pettigrew and Bayou Sewer Project
The City of Bend will host an informational open house to share information about the Pettigrew and Bayou Sewer Project construction. The project…
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Public comments sought for Bend’s draft Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Metropolitan Planning Organization Policy Board is asking for public input on the Draft 2024-27 Metropolitan…
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Kitten Shower set for Saturday at Humane Society of Central Oregon
Wish list for shelter’s needs online BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – With warmer weather just around the corner, Kitten season will soon be in full swing. In…
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DCSO’s COPY training class prepares volunteers to mentor youth with incarcerated parents
Central Oregon Partnerships for Youth (COPY), a program of the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, is offering a class to prepare volunteers to…
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DCSO to offer free boat inspections Saturday in Bend, Redmond and La Pine
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office will once again be providing an opportunity for boaters to have their boats inspected free of charge on…
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Reserve free tickets for the Main Event, celebrating 20 years of A Novel Idea
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Twenty years ago, A Novel Idea began with Oregon roots, featuring David James Duncan’s The River Why. Since then, we’ve…
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How much food are you throwing away? Take note during Food Waste Prevention Week
Picture this: a mound of food, sitting in a landfill, weighing as much as 18,000 Subaru Outbacks. Seems like a lot, but that’s about how much food…
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‘Oregon’s Dino-Story’ is told in new exhibit at Crook County Library, Bowman Museum
The Crook County Library, in partnership with the Museum of Natural and Cultural History, Bowman Museum and Central Oregon Disability Support…
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Rimrock Trails, Wild Ride Brewing partnership raises over $30K for mental health programs
Hundreds of community members recently turned out to celebrate the second annual Kiefer’s Magical Birthday Bash at Wild Ride Brewing in Prineville…
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Fashion show honors Earth Day, benefits ‘Clothing Connection’ for COCC, OSU-Cascades
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Students and staff will take to the fashion runway in honor of Earth Day during Central Oregon Community College’s annual…
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Community conversations in Madras, elsewhere for Oregon’s Integrated Water Resources Strategy update
The Oregon Water Resources Department is seeking public input on updates to the state’s Integrated Water Resources Strategy – Oregon’s roadmap…
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Oregon Dept. of Emergency Management honors state’s 911 dispatchers during Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Department of Emergency Management recognizes April 9-15 as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, an…
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Oregon DEQ marks Food Waste Prevention Week, says 1/3 of food in US is wasted
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Food Waste Prevention Week is April 10-16, and the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality is encouraging all people in…
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NeighborImpact’s Sonia Capece named state ‘Financial Empowerment Community Champion’
NeighborImpact Director of HomeSource Sonia Capece was named Tuesday by Oregon State Treasurer Tobias Read as the Financial Empowerment Community…
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Oregon Office of State Fire Marshal extends deadline for annual Sparky Awards nominations
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Do you know someone who has exceptionally improved fire prevention and safety within their community? Let’s recognize them for…
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Deschutes County road construction update: Week of April 9-15
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of April 9-15. Hunnell Road: Loco Road to Tumalo Road…
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City of Redmond holding open house for community input on West Redmond Area Plan
On Thursday, April 13, city planners will host a West Redmond Area Plan Open House in the commons of Redmond High School starting at 6:00 p.m. Doors…
Continue ReadingCity of Bend road and traffic report: Week of April 10-16
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the city of Bend’s road and traffic report for the week of April 10-16. OB Riley Road between Roper Lane and Glen…
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Dutch Bros in Northwest partner with customers to donate more than $250K to Make-A-Wish
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Dutch Bros locations in Oregon and Washington partnered with customers to donate more than $250,000 to Make-A-Wish Oregon and…
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Deschutes County 2040 project plans open houses, pop-up events, survey
How should low-value farmland be used? What type of housing should be allowed in rural areas? What role should Deschutes County play in parks and…
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