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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 spreading awareness about its Individual Development Account program, which gives diverse communities the opportunity to overcome barriers and achieve financial goals. Individual Development Accounts (IDAs) are matched savings accounts that allow individuals and

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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 Hospitality Week engages volunteers to celebrate foster care workers. Their efforts over the years have helped Oregon fill the need for foster families statewide and engage more and more people in supporting the

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Oregon Department of Education, Oregon School Boards Association celebrate National School Lunch Week

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ)ย โ€“ The week of October 10-14 is National School Lunch Week and the Oregon Department of Education and the Oregon School Boards Association are teaming up to raise awareness of the importance of child nutrition programs in schools. Around the state, school board members will eat with students during the week to see

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Bend-Redmond, Sisters Habitat for Humanity partner with Whirlpool for energy-efficient homes

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) โ€”ย Three Habitat for Humanity affiliates will participate in Habitat for Humanityโ€™sย BuildBetter with Whirlpool initiativeย this year to build energy-efficient, climate-resilient homes across Oregon. Three affiliates โ€“ Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity, Habitat for Humanity Rogue Valley, and Sisters Habitat for Humanity โ€“ will build three homes this year that will incorporate energy-efficient features including insulation, water-conserving plumbing fixtures,

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Gov. Brown orders public flags to half-staff Sunday to mark National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Day

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Kate Brown on Friday ordered all flags at Oregon public institutions to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Sunday, in recognition of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Day. “Firefighting is often difficult and dangerous work that requires those who do it to leave their loved ones so they

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COCC, Deschutes County holding drive-thru flu, COVID-19 vaccine clinic

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College is partnering with Deschutes County to hold a drive-thru flu and COVID-19 vaccine clinic from 4-6 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 12, in the Barber Library parking lot on the COCC Bend campus. Available vaccinations include: regular strength flu vaccine for ages six months and older (not the high-dose version); bivalent

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City of Prineville receives League of Oregon Cities’ Excellence Award for aquifer storage project

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) โ€“ During its 97th Annual Conference Thursday, the League of Oregon Cities presented its 2022 Award for Excellence to the city of Prineville for its Aquifer Storage and Recovery project. The award recognizes progressive and innovative city operations and services. This year, the Award for Excellence was presented to corecipients, with the

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Redmond Mayor George Endicott honored with League of Oregon Cities’ Hatfield Statesmanship Award

The League of Oregon Citiesโ€™ prestigious Mark O. Hatfield Statesmanship Award was presented to Redmond Mayor George Endicott during the LOCโ€™s 97th Annual Conference in Bend.ย  The award is presented to a deserving โ€œstatesmanโ€ who has provided lasting benefits to the quality of life for Oregon citizens.ย  ย ย 

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