Oregon Veteran Volunteer Program to host training seminar in Madras next month
The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs is seeking volunteers for its Veteran Volunteer Program who are interested in serving aging veterans in…
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Bruce Abernethy to serve as COCC Board chair
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — At its July meeting, the Central Oregon Community College board of directors elected member Bruce Abernethy of Bend to serve as…
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Deschutes County seeks new volunteer members for Board of Property Tax Appeals
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County is seeking new volunteer members who are interested in serving on its Board of Property Tax Appeals. BOPTA is…
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Sisters Ranger District road work moving to FS Roads 14 and 1420
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes National Forest road crew plans to finish pavement repairs Wednesday on Forest Service Road 16, accessing the…
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Family Access Network receives $5,000 from Umpqua Bank Charitable Foundation
The Family Access Network has received a $5,000 grant from Umpqua Bank Charitable Foundation to support FAN services in Deschutes County.…
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Crescent Ranger District implements emergency fire closure on roads to Summit Lake, Windigo Pass
The Crescent Ranger District on the Deschutes National Forest is implementing an emergency closure order on Forest Service Road 6010, which provides…
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Oregon AG warns about phone banking texts, calls, urges all not to respond
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum is warning consumers about phony banking texts and phone calls and encouraging…
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Mosaic Medical’s new Madras Health Center reaches $5.3 million fundraising goal
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mosaic Medical, a nonprofit community health center providing quality care for all in Bend, Redmond, Prineville and Madras, was…
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City of Bend to hold second public open house on unsanctioned camping code Monday evening
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend is developing municipal code provisions to regulate unsanctioned camping on city rights-of-way and city-owned…
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Fred Meyer hosts back-to-school hiring event, seeks to hire 2,000 associates
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Fred Meyer has announced immediate on-site interviews at their hiring fair Tuesday from 4-7 p.m.  Candidates are…
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Heaven Can Wait fundraiser returns as in-person event Oct. 2 in Redmond
After two years in a virtual format due to COVID-19, Heaven Can Wait – the popular annual 5K walk/run and fundraiser for Sara’s Project –…
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Fund’s new $500K grant offering supports education entrepreneurs across Northwest
WICHITA, Kansas (KTVZ) — VELA Education Fund announced Monday the launch of a $500,000 grant offering to provide support for education entrepreneurs…
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Street Dog Hero hosts wellness and vaccine clinic for 86 animals in Warm Springs
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Street Dog Hero, a Bend-based animal welfare nonprofit, teamed up with Central Oregon veterinarians Dr. Cierra Buer and Dr.…
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MountainStar raises $350K through Birdies 4 Babies, has matching gift from Pahlisch
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Sunday, August 14th, MountainStar Family Relief Nursery hosted its largest annual fundraiser in two great communities -…
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High Desert Rendezvous offers unique packages in online silent auction now underway
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — For the first time since 2019, the High Desert Museum’s signature fundraiser, High Desert Rendezvous, will take place in…
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ODOT Region 4 construction update: Week of August 21-26
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the ODOT Region 4 construction update for the week of August 21-26. Here at ODOT, we are committed to providing a safe…
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Deschutes County road construction update: Week of August 21-27
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the Deschutes County road construction update for the week of August 21-27. Paving of Alfalfa Market Rd: MP 4 to Johnson…
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City of Bend road and traffic report: Week of August 22-28
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the city of Bend’s road and traffic report for the week of August 22-28. NW Galveston Avenue between 13th Street…
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‘Know Flavor’ this September with Deschutes Public Library
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Flavor, spice, and everything nice to make your taste buds sing. Join Deschutes Public Library as they take a bite out of…
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FS road work continues next week; repairs planned on road to Three Creek Lake
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes National Forest road crew plans to continue road repairs next week, as operations move to Forest Service Road…
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