PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Thanks to grant monies in the amount of $2,711, Rimrock Trails Adolescent Residential Treatment Center in Prineville will have bikes to start a new enrichment program for teens working to overcome chemical dependency and mental health challenges. The student-led Community 101 Class at the Redmond Proficiency Academy, in collaboration with the
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Bend, OR—The Bend Chamber and Kôr Community Land Trust are excited to announce that from a pool of 35 employer partners, these four have had employees selected to be homebuyers in the under-construction Poplar Community: St. Charles Health System, Sage Window Cleaning, Mt. Bachelor, and Deschutes County. “From a 911 call taker at Deschutes County
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Water Resources Department is pleased to announce the hiring of Carolyn Sufit as the new South Central Region Manager, out of the Bend Field Services Office. The South Central Region covers Watermaster Districts in Jefferson, Crook, Deschutes, Klamath, and Lake counties. Sufit will begin June 1st and replaces long-time Region Manager Kyle Gorman, who served in the role for 23 years before retiring at the end of March 2023. Sufit will join the Field Services Division and
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon State Parks and Recreation Commission will convene Tuesday and Wednesday, June 13-14 in Redmond for their third meeting of the year, and approval of the Smith Rock State Park Master Plan is on the agenda. On June 13, commissioners will convene a work session from 1 to 3 p.m.
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The Crook County Library invites families to visit their local library and sign up for the Find Your Voice! summer reading program.
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To close out Wildfire Awareness Month, the Oregon Department of Emergency Management is urging everyone to prepare for the upcoming wildfire season by having an evacuation plan.
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bureau of Land Management opened a 30-day public comment period Tuesday for feedback on the environmental assessment for the Powell Butte Communications Site Right-of-Way Project. The wireless communications facility will provide wireless telecommunications and first responder services in the Powell Butte and Alfalfa areas. The environmental assessment considers the potential impacts
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GRANTS PASS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Dutch Bros held its 17th Annual Drink One for Dane fundraiser on Friday, May 19, to raise awareness for ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease. “We’re stoked to share that the Dutch Bros Foundation has donated $2.5 million to the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA), the leading non-profit organization in
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — John Tuck Elementary, M.A. Lynch Elementary, Sage Elementary, Terrebonne Community, and Vern Patrick Elementary schools are five of 300 schools from 36 states across the country to receive a $5,000 grant through the Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries. This year, the Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries awarded $1.5 million
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — If college isn’t for everyone, then what’s the solution for students who aren’t headed down that path? That’s the question Heart of Oregon Corps is addressing with their Heart of Oregon Corps Campus Campaign. Even in 2023, schools offer plenty of resources to help students attend college, but there is a
Continue ReadingBEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the city of Bend’s road and traffic report for the week of May 29-June 4. Ongoing Closures: Neff and Purcell Improvements Project – The Neff Road and Purcell Boulevard Improvements Project is a high priority project providing both north-south connectivity and improving safety and capacity in a vital area of
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the ODOT Region 4 construction update for the week of May 26-June 2. 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
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of May 28-June 3. Chip Seal (Terrebonne & Redmond Areas) – Deschutes County crews will be chip sealing the following roads (weather permitting): NW Odem AvenueNW 19th StreetNW Davidson Way10th StreetNW Galloway AvenueN Canal Boulevard Traffic Information – Road users should anticipate single lane closures
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here are the city of Redmond’s planned road closures and delays for the week of May 28-June 3. City of Redmond road closures can be viewed on the Redmond Area Street Closures, Events and Delays Map and ODOT TripCheck. **NEW CLOSURE: SW 24th St from SW Salmon Ave to SW Timber Ave – Closed Tuesday, May 30 thru Friday, June 2. SW 24th St
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OnPoint Community Credit Union announced Friday the four winners of the 2023 OnPoint Prize for Excellence in Education Educator of the Year award, including the principal of Tumalo Community School:
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Gathering around the campfire is a highlight for many visitors at Oregon State Parks. If you follow some basic guidelines, you can enjoy this tradition safely and reduce the risk of injury and wildfires.
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — This Memorial Day weekend, whether you are headed to the beach, camping, visiting family, or just commuting to work, remember highways are going to be filled with people doing the same. No matter what your plans are on this Memorial Day weekend, we can guarantee that there will be a rise
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Registration is open for the Summer Academy at Oregon State University–Cascades, an annual program for high school students that includes classes, outdoor recreation experiences in Central Oregon and an introduction to college life.
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Find your summer sidekick at The Humane Society of Central Oregon. Meet your new best friend at HSCO, and all dog adoptions are half off through May 31.
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The Oregon Board of Forestry will meet in Sisters, with a public meeting and community social scheduled on Wednesday, June 7, and the public meeting reconvenes on June 8. All events are open to the public.
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