City of Bend plans open house on Ferguson Road sewer improvement project
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend is hosting an in-person open house to share information about the Ferguson Sewer Improvement Project. This…
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Oregon Community Foundation’s ‘GO Kids’ grants include $45K to Central Oregon’s Juntos Aprendemos
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Community Foundation announced Wednesday that it has granted $904,220 to 30 Oregon-based nonprofits that are…
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SELCO Credit Union awards 60 SPARK! creative learning grants, including 17 to Central Oregon schools
SELCO Community Credit Union announced Wednesday that it has awarded more than $54,000 to 60 educators at 55 schools across Oregon through its…
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Christmas Tree Project of Bend returns, to deliver free trees to those in need — with your help
Local volunteer and community activist Lindsay Greco is passionate about the holiday season. Not only does she enjoy celebrating with a Christmas…
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Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity receives 2 awards from Earth Advantage
Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity recently was honored with two Earth Advantage Awards: “Most Net Zero Homes” and “Project of the Year- Affordable…
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Artist applications to open for 2023 Sunriver Art Fair
SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — Artist applications for the 2023 Sunriver Art Fair open Dec 1, 2022 and close on March 4, 2023. The Art Fair is a nationally…
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City of Bend begins community survey for council goal-setting, will offer online version soon
The City of Bend is seeking community feedback to guide priorities and direction for the next two years. People in Bend may receive a call or a text…
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OnPoint Community Credit Union gives $100,000 to Oregon, SW Wash. nonprofits on Giving Tuesday
On Giving Tuesday, OnPoint Community Credit Union announced it will contribute a total of $100,000, which will be split among eight non-profits that…
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C.O. Health Council, state Higher Education Coordinating Commission each award Diversability Inc. $50,000
Bend-based Diversability Inc. was awarded $50,000 from the Central Oregon Health Council to expand services and programming for individuals with…
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OnPoint Community Credit Union offers 10 tips for festive, yet cost-conscious holiday season
The 2022 holiday season is officially underway, and inflation has people shopping much more carefully than in past years. The average household…
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‘Know Joy’ this December with the Deschutes Public Library
Take a break this holiday season to enjoy some of Central Oregon’s most talented musicians and performers that fill our lives with joy.…
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Oregon State Parks offers $5 off annual parking permit purchases in December
Give the gift of the outdoors and save this season with the Oregon State Parks 12-month parking permit sale through…
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Dutch Bros customers raise over $23,000 for Honor Flight of Central Oregon
Dutch Bros locations in Central Oregon partnered with customers to donate more than $23,000 to Honor Flight of Central Oregon. Proceeds from every…
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ODOT Region 4 construction update: Week of Nov. 25-Dec. 2
Here is the Oregon Department of Transportation’s Region 4 construction update for the week of Nov. 25-Dec.…
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Beware of Black Friday and Cyber Monday scams: Oregon attorney general offers tips to shop safely
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum issued a pre-holiday warning Wednesday on how to avoid several of the biggest scams on…
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Deschutes County road construction update: Week of Nov. 27-Dec. 3
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of Nov. 27-Dec. 3. Stevens Rd Sewer Line Installation (Bend…
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Humane Society of Central Oregon offers ‘Black Furday and Saturday’ adoption fees special
The Humane Society of Central Oregon is having a “Black Furday and Saturday” adoption special this week.…
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Barnes Butte Elementary in Prineville wins this year’s Firebusters grand prize; special assembly next week
– The Central Oregon Fire Prevention Cooperative recently held the 36th Annual Firebusters Fire & Life Safety program. The program includes five…
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Santa Express returning to Bend neighborhoods to collect food, clothing and toys for families in need
After a year off of neighborhood collections, Santa and the Bend Fire Department’s Santa Express are back spreading holiday cheer! We will be driving…
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Increased emergency SNAP benefits to continue in December
Most Oregonians who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will receive emergency allotments in December, the Oregon…
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