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Oregon Dept. of Emergency Management honors state’s 911 dispatchers during Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) โ€“ The Oregon Department of Emergency Management recognizes April 9-15 as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, an annual event that honors the critical role emergency response coordination professionals play in keeping the nationโ€™s communities safe and secure. Oregon has 43 standalone 911 centers known as Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) that serve

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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 theย Oregon Department of Environmental Qualityย is encouraging all people in Oregon to take simple steps to reduce waste, save money and help the environment. Preventing food waste is in the interests of people and businesses across Oregon and beyond, to reduce harmful greenhouse gas

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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? Letโ€™s recognize them for their outstanding work! The Oregon Office of State Fire Marshal has extended the 2023 Golden and Silver Sparky Awards nominations timeframe. These awards honor and recognize people for their outstanding fire prevention

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Dutch Bros in Northwest partner with customers to donate more than $250K to Make-A-Wish

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) โ€“ Dutch Bros locations in Oregon and Washington partnered with customers to donate more than $250,000 to Make-A-Wish Oregon and Make-A-Wish Alaska & Washington. $1 from every drink sold on Friday, March 24 at participating shops, plus an additional contribution from the Dutch Bros Foundation, was donated to the organization to support

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