On Tuesday, the state of Oregon’s 164th birthday, the Oregon Secretary of Stateโs Office revealed the two vibrantly colorful cover images for the 2023-2024 Oregon Blue Book.
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The Bend Chamber has named Mid Oregon Credit Union recipient of the 2023 Business Excellence Award for Community Stewardship among large organizations.
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The Family Access Network (FAN) said Tuesday it receivedย a $50,000 grant from Roundhouse Foundation to support their work in rural Central Oregon communities during the 2022-23 school year.
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Calling all local farmers, ranchers, food businesses and everyone in between! The High Desert Food and Farm Alliance is seeking partners in the tri-county area of Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson counties, as well as the lands of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, to join our local food and farm community.
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The Oregon Natural Desert Association (ONDA) is opening registration for its spring 2023 stewardship trips on Wednesday.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) โ Tides ebb and flow, giving way to abundant life covering two-thirds of Earthโs surface. Discover a world of wonder as we go underwater in March. From plankton to kelp forests, explore the future of aquatic ecosystems with algae research. Watch a performance of an Agatha Christie mystery unfold on the Nile
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the ODOT Region 4 construction update for the week of Feb. 10-17. 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 The
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(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Webfoot Painting Company is looking for a local nonpro๏ฌt with a painting, carpentry, and/or deck need to tackle for its 15th annual giveaway, Project Serious: Residential Edition. This year, theyโre going Seriously Big and awarding $20,000 of in-kind services. Giving back has been a core tenant of their
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To ensure that your day is filled with a smooch from a pooch or a purr of contentment, the Humane Society of Central Oregon is reducing the adoption fee to $14 on all animals six months and older from Feb. 11-18.
Continue ReadingBEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With work progressing on the 2020 Transportation General Obligation (GO) Bond, the City of Bend and the Transportation Bond Oversight Committee have launched an online dashboard to allow the community to track the progress of the voter-approved projects. The dashboard will provide easy access to the latest GO Bond project information,
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Here is Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of Feb. 12-18.
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The five students who make up the Redmond Proficiency Academy Nordic Ski Team have had a successful season so far, experiencing some top five and top 10 race finishes this winter, according to Coach Julie Howland.ย ย ย ย
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) โ Most Oregonians who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will receive their final emergency allotments in February. In February, approximately 416,000 SNAP households will receive approximately $71 million in extra food benefits in addition to their regular SNAP benefits. This will be the final emergency allotment provided to Oregonians. March will
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For students planning to attend Central Oregon Community College this coming fall and looking to secure affordable, convenient on-campus housing, the Bend campusโs residence hall is now taking applications for the 2023-24 school year.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Fatherโs Group, a Black-founded and led nonprofit organization dedicated to bettering the community, successfully produced their second annual Juneteenth celebration for Central Oregon. In 2022, the Fatherโs Group grew the event into a multi-day celebration spanning multiple counties across Central Oregon, bringing over 11,000 people to Drake Park. Beginning with
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) โย Paid Leave Oregon has refreshed its website,ย PaidLeave.Oregon.gov. In response to community feedback, the updated website is now available in six languages: English, Spanish, Russian, Vietnamese, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese. Other new features include: An interactive contributions calculator so employers and employees can figure out their payroll contributions A safe exit or “quick
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Redmond Proficiency Academyโs Thespian Troupe #7715 recently competed in the annual Oregon Thespians Southern Regional Acting Competition, winning 42 medals for excellence in numerous acting categories, the greatest number for any school in the region.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) โ For the first time since the winter of 2020, Free Family Saturdays return to the High Desert Museum this month — not once, but twice. On Saturday, Feb. 11 and 25, visitors will get free admission to the museum.ย โAfter three years, we are excited to throw open our doors for
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend Police Department says it is excited to host its 39thย Community Academy this spring.ย The Bend Police Department Community Academy has been recognized as a national and regional model in providing an inside look at how the department operates.ย This spring’s Community Academy, which will take place from
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) โ This Valentineโs Day, Think Wild is partnering with local businesses to offer gifts and delivery services to the area. Each purchase includes a handmade, local, dried bouquet from Stumpmunk Farms, a jar of honey from Broadus Bees, and a personalized card. Additional items such as chocolate bars from Mythical Chocolates, Think
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