Increased emergency SNAP benefits continue in September
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Most Oregonians who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will receive emergency allotments in…
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Commercial Matsutake mushroom harvest season opens Tuesday on four national forests
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The 2022 season for commercially harvesting Matsutake mushrooms will open on the Deschutes, Fremont-Winema, Umpqua and…
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City of Bend set to celebrate Welcoming Week Sept. 9-18
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) The City of Bend invites the community to join Welcoming Week, September 9-18. Each year, the city joins and supports numerous…
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‘Walking School Bus’ routes offered for students at Bear Creek, Ponderosa elementary schools
School is back in session next week, and it’s a great time to start thinking about the school commute! Families and students at Bear Creek Elementary…
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As National Preparedness Month arrives, officials urge Oregonians to prepare for disasters
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — People in Oregon continue to feel the impacts of a changing climate, through larger wildfires, hotter days, intense storms and…
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Deschutes Brewery’s Community Pints program to assist Jericho Road throughout September
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Every Tuesday during the month of September, the Deschutes Brewery’s Community Pints program will be celebrating Jericho Road…
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Deschutes County, NeighborImpact offer new domestic well assistance grants, loans
Deschutes County said Thursday it is partnering with NeighborImpact to offer a new domestic well assistance grant and loan program. More than…
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Bend City Council to appoint Angela Ruocco new Municipal Court judge
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Next week, the Bend City Council will formally appoint Angela Ruocco as Municipal Court judge. The public is invited to attend a…
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Know Before You Go: Labor Day safety tips for your national forests
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ)— Labor Day marks the unofficial end to summer, and a busy weekend for visits to national forests in the Pacific Northwest.…
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Forest Service seeking members for Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail Advisory Council
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Forest Service are recruiting additional members interested in serving on…
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MBSEF pushes back start of Thrilla Cyclocross series by a week due to extreme heat
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The MBSEF Thrilla Cyclocross Series presented by Bowen Sports Performance, will take place Thursdays, September 8, 15, 22 and 29…
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Every new class of fourth-graders eligible for Every Kid Outdoors, free family access to public lands
PORTLAND, Ore., (KTVZ) — Back-to-school season means a new class of fourth graders will soon be eligible to enroll in Every Kid Outdoors, a…
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Central Oregon LandWatch, coalition deliver 122K comments urging protecting older trees from logging
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Environmental groups, including Central Oregon LandWatch, delivered more than 122,000 public comments urging the U.S.…
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Oregon State Marine Board offers some reminders for fun, safe boating over Labor Day weekend
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Labor Day weekend traditions are rooted in the outdoors, and to keep things fun and safe, the Oregon State Marine Board…
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Kelly Sparks, OSU-Cascades expansion, finance leader to step down, take job with U. of Maine
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) Kelly Sparks, associate vice president for finance and strategic planning at Oregon State University – Cascades, is moving on, as…
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Family Access Network receives $25,000 grant from Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Family Access Network (FAN) says it has received a generous $25,000 grant from Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation to…
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ODOT Region 4 construction update: Week of August 26-Sept. 2
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the ODOT Region 4 construction update for the week of August 26-Sept. 3. Here at ODOT, we are committed to providing a…
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Planned Redmond road closures and delays update: August 28 – Sept. 10
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here are the planned Redmond road closures and delays for August 28 to Sept. 10. City of Redmond road closures can be viewed…
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Deschutes County road construction update: Week of August 28-Sept. 3
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of August 28 to Sept. 3. Paving of Alfalfa Market Rd: MP 4 to…
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City of Bend road and traffic report: Week of August 29-Sept. 4
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the city of Bend’s road and traffic report for the week of August 29-Sept. 4. Special Event – 2022 Bend Beer Run.…
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