Bear Creek Principal Lisa Birk named Bend-La Pine Distinguished Administrator of the Year
During a surprise announcement Thursday, Superintendent Steven Cook named Bear Creek Elementary School Principal Lisa Birk the Distinguished…
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Lay It Out Events lays out a variety of running events coming up in 2023
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The race is on! A marathon through a majestic forest, a 10K along the beautiful Deschutes river, and a half marathon through…
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Nearly half-million Oregonians pledge to practice preparedness during Great Oregon ShakeOut quake drill
Earthquakes can strike any time without warning, as many Oregonians experienced last Friday when a magnitude 4.4 quake occurred in Linn County. When…
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Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs to host Veterans Day ceremony in Salem, livestreamed
The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs will honor all veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces during its Statewide Veterans Day Ceremony this year in…
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Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office to hold free shred, drug disposal event in Terrebonne
TERREBONNE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a free community shred event and drug disposal on October 15th from…
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United Way of Central Oregon awards $225K in Community Impact grants to 22 area nonprofits
United Way of Central Oregon announced on Wednesday $225,000 in Community Impact investments to 22 nonprofits serving Deschutes, Crook and Jefferson…
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Oregon SNAP food benefit recipients to receive 12% cost of living increase this month
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefit recipients will receive a permanent cost of living increase of about 12% starting this…
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More people now eligible to give blood or platelets with the Red Cross
The American Red Cross now invites those who spent time in the U.K., Ireland or France and have never tried to give blood due to concerns over…
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R.E. Jewell Elementary’s Weisgerber named Bend-La Pine Outstanding Support Staff Person of Year
During a surprise school-wide assembly Tuesday, to the cheers and applause of students and staff, Bend-La Pine Schools Superintendent Steven Cook…
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Family Access Network Foundation welcomes Erin Foote Morgan as new board member
The Family Access Network Foundation announced that Erin Foote Morgan of Bend has accepted a position on the FAN Foundation Board of…
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The Museum at Warm Springs kicks off year-end fundraising campaign
WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Museum at Warm Springs has kicked off its 2022 year-end fundraising campaign. Designed and built to Smithsonian…
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Oregon Lottery honors Day of the Dead with specially designed Scratch-it ticket
The Oregon Lottery is bringing a Mexican tradition to life with a specially designed Day of the Dead Scratch-it ticket, now available. Players can…
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Commute Options, C.O. kids to celebrate International Walk+Roll to School Day
On Wednesday, Commute Options and kids around Bend join the world and celebrate International Walk+Roll to School…
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NeighborImpact boosts access to financial achievement with Individual Development Accounts
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — During the months of Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept 15- Oct. 15) and LGBTQ History Month (October), NeighborImpact is…
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Oregon agency has resources available on earthquake insurance
Last week’s small earthquake in Linn County is a good reminder to review your homeowners and renters insurance policies and consider purchasing…
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Every Child Oregon in C.O. to thank foster care workers during National Hospitality Week
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week kicks off the first-ever National Hospitality Week, Oct. 9-16. The brainchild of Every Child Oregon, National…
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Oregon DHS seeks public comment on change in funding formula for programs serving older adults
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Department of Human Services is seeking public comment by Monday, Nov. 7, on the formula used to determine funding…
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BendFilm announces feature, short film awards for 19th annual BendFilm Festival
BendFilm announced Sunday the 20 films and filmmakers awarded jury prizes and more than $12,000 at the 2022 BendFilm Festival. BendFilm presents…
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Crook County sheriff’s Lt. Bill Elliott graduates from FBI National Academy
Crook County Sheriff John Gautney announced Friday that Lieutenant Bill Elliott recently graduated as a member of the 283rd session of the FBI…
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Oregon Department of Education, Oregon School Boards Association celebrate National School Lunch Week
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The week of October 10-14 is National School Lunch Week and the Oregon Department of Education and the Oregon School Boards…
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