Only in Oregon can taxpayers direct taxes to fund arts and culture
Oregonians, and only Oregonians, have the unique opportunity to direct a portion of their state taxes to fund arts, heritage and humanities work…
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Red Cross asks you to consider giving blood ahead of hectic holiday weeks
 As more people make travel plans to celebrate with family and friends this year, the American Red Cross asks donors to set aside a time to give…
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Mirror Pond Fish Passage Advisory Committee meets next week to discuss ‘decision tool’
On Thursday, Dec. 15, from 10 a.m. to noon, the City of Bend’s Mirror Pond Fish Passage Advisory Committee will host a virtual meeting to review…
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The Pavilion in Bend to celebrate the season with special events
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — ‘Tis the season for giving – and enjoying some traditional winter fun ice skating at The Pavilion in Bend. Bend Park and…
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Mid-Oregon Construction Safety summit, worker training conference set for Bend Jan. 30-31
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – A two-day training conference in Central Oregon next month will put a spotlight on the safety and health of workers in…
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With colder winter at hand, Pacific Power offers energy-, cost-saving tips
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — It’s probably no surprise that the colder it gets outside, the more energy it takes to keep your house warm. No one can…
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Discover Your Forest to again offer winter interpretive programs at Mt. Bachelor
Discover Your Forest, the nonprofit partner of the Forest Service in Central Oregon, will once again be offering winter interpretive programs, in…
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Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation honors FAN advocate Perla Ruiz
To celebrate what would have been the 126th birthday of namesake Marie Lamfrom, the Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation distributed grants to…
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Is it time to have ‘the talk’ with an aging driver in your family? ODOT offers tips to get started
Losing one’s ability to drive is never easy; addressing the issue with loved ones may seem even harder. That’s why, this holiday season, ODOT…
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Forest Service seeks members for new advisory panel to help modernize Northwest Forest Plan
Nominations are being accepted through mid-January for members to a federal advisory committee for national forests in the Northwest Forest Plan area…
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City of Bend seeks community input to help improve city website
To help the city of Bend update and improve its website, bendoregon.gov, the city is conducting usability testing and asking for the community’s…
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Deschutes County launches virtual open house for feedback on Transportation System Plan updates
The Deschutes County Road Department is inviting community feedback on its draft Transportation System Plan…
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Brooks Resources chooses Bend man’s winning photo for 2023 wall calendar
Brooks Resources Corporation’s annual tradition of a wall calendar featuring an iconic image of Central Oregon has been released. Last year was the…
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Four books chosen, four authors return for Deschutes Public Library’s ‘A Novel Idea’ in 2023
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Novel Idea has taken readers around the world and throughout time. We’ve read amazing books, joined in on powerful…
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Oregon Housing and Community Services issues ‘midway report’ on Statewide Housing Plan progress
Oregon Housing and Community Services on Friday released a report to provide an update on what the agency calls significant progress in meeting the…
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ODOT Region 4 construction update: Week of Dec. 2-9
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the ODOT Region 4 construction update for the week of Dec. 2-9. Here at ODOT, we are committed to providing a safe and…
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Deschutes County road construction update: Week of Dec. 4-10
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of Dec. 4-10. Stevens Rd Sewer Line Installation (Bend…
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ODFW has a holiday suggestion: Give gifts to get your family and friends outdoors all year long
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife suggests that you give a year of the outdoors this holiday…
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Bend Chamber seeks nominations for 2023 Business Excellence Awards
The nomination process for the Bend Chamber’s annual Business Excellence Awards is now open through Jan. 1, 2023. The 2023 Business Excellence…
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Deschutes County seeks volunteers for Facility Project Review Committee
Deschutes County is accepting applications from interested residents with public-sector project management experience to serve on the county’s…
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