BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the city of Bend’s road and traffic report for the week of May 8-14. As the spring flowers begin to emerge, an indication of warmer weather to come, so too are the orange construction signs, indicating the beginning of a busy construction season. As you navigate your way through
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BEND Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Endurance Academy and BendRacing are excited to announce their partnership in launching a youth adventure racing camp series this summer. The five-day-long day camps will provide a unique opportunity for young participants to learn and participate in the sport of adventure racing. Adventure racing is a multi-discipline team sport that
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The Redmond School District is recommending the Savvas Learning myPerspectives Language Arts Curriculum for grades 9-12 for adoption after a lengthy vetting process. Members of the public are invited to preview the curriculum and provide feedback for the adoption committee and school board.
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — ODFW’s Salmon and Trout Enhancement Program (STEP) Advisory Committee will meet in person at the Best Western Ponderosa Hotel in Sisters on Thursday, May 18, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Friday, May 19, from 8:30 a.m. to noon. The meeting on Friday will consist of a tour of local
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First Story will receive a $45,000 check from Subaru of Bend, their largest Share the Love Event donation ever, on Thursday, May 11 at 9:30 a.m. The check presentation will take place at the car dealership’s newly remodeled facility, located at 2060 NE Hwy. 20 in Bend.
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The Council on Aging of Central Oregon Board of Directors announced that Cassie Regimbal, the organization’s associate executive director, has taken over as executive director as of May 1st after Susan Rotella’s retirement.
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In preparation for the boating season, your Oregon State Police will be conducting voluntary vessel inspections across Oregon. These inspections are to provide boat operators/owners the opportunity to ensure compliance before launching their vessels.
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The Oregon Building Codes Division is marking Building Safety Month in May. Building Safety Month is an annual international campaign to raise awareness about building safety. This year, it coincides with the 50th anniversary of Oregon’s statewide building code system.
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Bend Park and Recreation District is opening the application process next week for the Kids INC afterschool care program for the 2023-24 school year.
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The Family Access Network recently received a $5,000 grant at the recommendation of First Interstate Bank’s Redmond branch. These funds will support the services of FAN’s 27 advocates who work directly in public schools throughout Central Oregon.
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Central Oregon Community College’s annual Salmon Bake, an event coordinated by the college’s Native American program and its First Nations Student Union Club, is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 13, at the Bend campus’s athletic field.
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Sisters Folk Festival, Inc. announces its Big Ponderoo guitar raffle fundraiser to support SFF’s cultural education outreach and programming in Central Oregon.
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Explore the very best of Central Oregon’s local food through the 2023 Food & Farm Directory. The High Desert Food & Farm Alliance is releasing its 12th annual Directory on Wednesday.
Continue Reading The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Access and Habitat board is looking to fill regional council vacancies in areas of Central and Eastern Oregon.
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Your feedback on the draft Oregon Transportation Plan is important! Why? Because this 25-year plan guides transportation-related decisions that impact our communities, our state and even the region — now and into the future, ODOT said Monday. Here’s the Oregon Department of Transportation announcement, in full: Join the public hearing this Wed.,
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During the month of May, the Oregon State Fire Marshal is asking Oregonians to take part in Wildfire Awareness Month by creating defensible space around their homes.
Continue Reading Here is the Oregon Department of Transportation Region 4 construction update for the week of April 28-May 5.
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The Bend Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Policy Board is seeking public input on the draft 2023-2025 Unified Planning Work Program.
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Redmond Municipal Airport is pleased to offer a TSA Pre✓® enrollment event in the Airport Main Terminal next week, Monday-Friday, May 1-5 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of April 29-May 6. Deschutes Market Road/Hamehook Road Intersection Improvement (Bend Area) – Clearing work, excavation, and other shoulder work will be occurring on Deschutes Market Road and Hamehook Road. Traffic Information – Road users should expect delays of up to 20 minutes during
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