Deschutes County hires new Health Services director
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Following a highly competitive national recruitment, Deschutes County has hired Janice Garceau as its new Health Services…
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Deschutes, Ochoco forests, Crooked River Grassland to begin recreation surveys
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Over the next year, the Deschutes and Ochoco National Forests and Crooked River National Grassland will be conducting…
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Heart of Oregon Corps boosts stipends, urges young adults to apply for workforce training programs
Heart of Oregon Corps is taking action during these times of inflation and increased housing costs to support the young people in our…
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Phil’s Trail set to reopen, portion of Ben’s Trail closing amid Forest Service vegetation project
Trail closures in the West Bend area south of Skyliners Road will shift as vegetation management work progresses through the area, the Deschutes…
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New round of Pacific Power Foundation grants tops $300K, focuses on education, STEM learning
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Research shows that learning happens best when social, emotional and cognitive growth are connected. High-quality,…
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Assistance League of Bend to provide free hats at Heaven Can Wait Walk/Run in Redmond
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Assistance League of Bend will have a booth at the 23rd anniversary of the Heaven Can Wait 5K Walk/ Run in Redmond. They will…
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Deschutes County Bike, Pedestrian Committee sets C.O. Bicycle and Pedestrian Summit
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) is pleased to announce its 2022 Central Oregon Bicycle and…
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ODOT Region 4 construction update: Week of Sept. 23-30
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the ODOT Region 4 construction update for the week of Sept. 23-30: Here at ODOT, we are committed to providing a safe…
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EDCO announces Bend Venture Conference Early Stage finalists
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Economic Development for Central Oregon announces the five finalists advancing in the Early Stage competition for the 19th…
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Bend Police to host Oct. 8 first responder job fair
The City of Bend Police Department will host a First Responder Job Fair and Community Event from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8 at Riverbend…
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Forest Service seeks public comments on two projects at Mt. Bachelor, to replace Skyliner lift
The Deschutes National Forest is taking public comment on Mount Bachelor’s plan to install the new Skyliner chairlift. Bachelor plans to replace its…
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Deschutes County road construction update: Week of Sept. 25-October 1
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the Deschutes County road construction update for the week of September 25 to October 1. Paving of Alfalfa Market Rd: MP…
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City of Bend road and traffic report: Week of Sept. 26-October 2
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here’s the city of Bend’s road report for the week of September 26-October 2: SW Bluff Drive between SW Wilson Avenue and SW…
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Deschutes Water Bank, in second year, seeks to ease water shortages for junior irrigators, rivers
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Deschutes River Conservancy, in partnership with the Central Oregon Irrigation District and North Unit Irrigation…
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Bend to host two roundtable discussions with key stakeholders on camping code
The City of Bend will bring together a variety of stakeholders at two roundtable meetings next week to receive feedback regarding the camping code…
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Forest Service closing another part of Storm King Trail for public safety during mowing work
Mowing operations are planned adjacent to a portion of the Storm King Trail, located west of Bend. An additional segment of the trail will be closed…
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Commute Options urges participation in 2022 ‘Get There Challenge,’ set to begin Oct. 3
Save gas money, reduce your carbon footprint, and get active BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Get There Challenge helps Oregonians drive less and use…
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Assistance League of Bend’s ‘Operation School Bell’ providing new clothing to over 2,000 students
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Through their Operation School Bell® program, Assistance League of Bend is providing new clothing to over 2,000 students in…
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City Club of C.O., League of Women Voters of Deschutes County set candidate forums
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — City Club of Central Oregon and the League of Women Voters of Deschutes County have partnered to bring Deschutes County voters…
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Bend Science Station student wins national honors
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Broadcom Foundation and Society for Science & the Public announced Wednesday the selection of Bend Science Station student…
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