Bend Chamber announces Leadership Bend Class of 2023
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Selections have been made for the Leadership Bend Class of 2023, a non-profit civic engagement and leadership development…
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Vehicles, other equipment spark many NW wildfires each summer; here are ways to reduce the risk
As many people in the Pacific Northwest head out for activities and summer road trips, the Pacific Northwest Wildfire Coordinating Group offers the…
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Red Cross-NW reports concerning drop in summer blood donations, will offer chance at gas for a year
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Just as most cars need to be refueled constantly, so does the nation’s blood supply. The American Red Cross has faced a…
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Hayden Homes Amphitheater offering four concert tickets for $80 for over a dozen shows
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Hayden Homes Amphitheater is celebrating a full summer of music with its Summer’s Live promotion that offers four…
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Oregon Small Business Association honors COCC adviser Jim Wilcox as ‘State Star’
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College’s Jim Wilcox, small business adviser and program manager for the college’s Small Business…
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ODF shifts wildfire risk map community meeting to virtual, open to all
SALEM, Ore.— The Oregon Department of Forestry canceled Tuesday’s community information session scheduled in Grants Pass on the state’s new…
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Book drive benefits NeighborImpact Head Start families
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — There is a beehive of activity at Roundabout Books this summer. That is the buzz behind the Head Start Book Drive. From a cozy…
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Oregon Community Foundation grants to help Every Child Central Oregon recruit, retain foster homes
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Every Child Central Oregon announced Tuesday that it has been awarded $18,729 in grants from the Oregon Community Foundation…
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City of Bend sets Monday open house, Q&A session on proposed Home Energy Score program
The city of Bend is holding an open house and question-and-answer session about the proposed Home Energy Score Program at 3 p.m. on Monday, August 1,…
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With temps on the rise, OSP, Safe Kids Oregon develop sign to warn of unsafe areas to swim
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State Police is part of the Columbia Gorge Safe Kids Coalition, which is part of the greater Safe Kids…
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Family Access Network receives $2,500 grant from Washington Federal Foundation
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Washington Federal Foundation has presented Family Access Network (FAN) with $2,500 in grant funds to support FAN services…
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OSU Extension seeking Deschutes County Fair open-class food preservation exhibits
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Do you have two or three exhibits you can enter in the Deschutes County Fair this year? OSU-Extension’s food preservation…
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Oregon Health Authority ramps up distribution of air conditioners to those at risk, offers tips to stay cool
PORTLAND, Ore. — The Oregon Health Authority has stepped up distribution of air conditioning units to individuals most at risk for heat-related…
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Lava River Cave to close at noon each day this week due to heat wave
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — In recognition of the National Weather Service’s Excessive Heat Advisory, the Lava River Cave recreation site on the Deschutes…
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Deschutes County urges residents to take precautions for extreme heat
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With a long streak of temperatures above 100 degrees expected this week, it becomes very important to be aware of signs of…
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C.O. Association of Realtors seeking applications for charitable giving
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Association of REALTORS® (COAR) is accepting applications from Central Oregon nonprofits now through Sept.…
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Culvert replacement prompts temporary road closure begins in Whychus Creek area
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — As of Monday, Forest Road 1514, in the Whychus Creek area of the Sisters Ranger District is closed to allow the replacement…
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Acclaimed Ukrainian pianist Dmytro Choni to perform at Sunriver Music Festival
Also will hold masterclass with young piano students; public invited to observe UNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — The historic Sunriver Resort Great Hall sets…
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ODOT Region 4 construction update: Week of July 22-29
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the Oregon Department of Transportation Region 4 weekly construction update for the week of July 22-29. Here at ODOT, we…
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Deschutes County road construction update: Week of July 24-30
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the Deschutes County road construction update for the week of July 24-30. Paving of Alfalfa Market Rd: MP 4 to Johnson…
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