Save gas money, reduce your carbon footprint, and get active BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Get There Challenge helps Oregonians drive less and use transportation options more. Now in its 10th year, the Challenge reduces traffic and emissions across the state, making Oregon a better place to live, work, and play. The Get There Challenge
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Through their Operation School Bell® program, Assistance League of Bend is providing new clothing to over 2,000 students in kindergarten through grade 12. This back-to-school clothing campaign will take place at the Redmond and Bend Walmart stores on various shopping days between September 27-October 22. The high school and middle school
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — City Club of Central Oregon and the League of Women Voters of Deschutes County have partnered to bring Deschutes County voters a series of in-person candidate forums for positions on the General Election. Learn more about who and what is on the 2022 ballot at the Deschutes County website. All candidates for
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Broadcom Foundation and Society for Science & the Public announced Wednesday the selection of Bend Science Station student Skye Knox of Bend as one of 30 finalists in the twelfth annual Broadcom MASTERS® — the nation’s most prestigious Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) competition for middle school students.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Discover ancient mysteries and archaeological wonders linking us to the past as the Deschutes Public Library explorese “Know Ancient” in October. Learn what makes Oregon’s ancient forests so remarkable and explore the sacred history of psilocybin. Search the night sky with a stargazing event and attend a Death Café. Go spelunking
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — When volunteers reach a home, they often find that children have been sleeping on the floor. Or in a pile of blankets in a closet. Or in a bed with two other family members. Many of these children have never known a good night’s sleep. Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP) wants
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Seasonal positions for the 2023 field and fire season on the Deschutes National Forest open for applications from Sept. 29-Oct. 6 on USAJobs.gov. Positions have tentative start dates ranging from early April to early June. The positions filled include specialties such as fire, recreation, wildlife, botany, archaeology, timber and visitor services.
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BendFilm announced Tatanka Means and Gary Farmer as Indigenous Filmmaking Honorees for the 2022 BendFilm Festival. Means and Farmer will receive their award in person during the 19th annual BendFilm Festival running October 6 – 23.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Three foundations have awarded a total of $95,000 to the Latino Community Association to support and expand its workforce education services in Central Oregon. These include English classes and tutoring, computer training, help to find employment, small business support, and work permit application assistance for those with DACA status. To help
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Hospice of Redmond’s annual fundraising event, Festival of Trees, is returning to the Deschutes County Fairgrounds this December. After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the beloved event will be held in person on Saturday, Dec. 3. Hospice of Redmond’s Festival of Trees supports hospice services for those living throughout
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A four-year-long campaign to plant saplings grown from the seeds of trees that survived the atom bombing of Hiroshima concludes Wednesday with a celebration at the Oregon Department of Forestry’s headquarters in Salem.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — An exhibition by mixed-media artist Lloyd McMullen, titled “Brave New World,” is showing at Central Oregon Community College’s Barber Library Rotunda Gallery from Oct. 4 to Nov. 29, with a reception from 4-6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 13. The Barber Library is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday to
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — High Desert Chamber Music has announced that auditions for Spotlight Chamber Players will be held on October 7-8. This program is devoted exclusively to the study and performance of chamber music skills and techniques and is offered at no cost to the students selected. Auditions are open to violin, viola, cello,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Rimrock Trails is thrilled to partner with Les Schwab to spotlight our important work to provide comprehensive, evidence-based treatment services to improve the lives of individuals and families affected by mental health and substance use issues at next week’s Jack Johnson concert, part of this year’s Les Schwab Tires Concert Series
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The Bend-La Pine Schools Board of Directors is seeking applicants to fill a vacant seat, Zone 7 at large, recently vacated by the resignation of Janet Sarai Llerandi-Gonzalez.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — An organic, local art show returns for its second year to the High Desert Museum, and this year promises to be the largest one yet. The 20-Dollar Art Show launches at the Museum on Friday, October 28 with an opening night art-buying party. Tickets go on sale for the popular event on Friday,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – After a two-year hiatus, High Desert Chamber Music will be returning stronger than ever to celebrate its landmark 15th anniversary season. This year features the Delgani String Quartet – October 21, 2022, Crown City String Quartet – January 14, 2023, Robert Thies – February 14, 2023, Felici Piano Trio – March
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WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Museum at Warm Springs is kicking off its 2022 Membership Drive Monday. Current Museum members are encouraged to renew their memberships at the same or at a higher level. Past members are invited to rejoin. There are several levels of annual Museum Membership, which begin at $25 for elders
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the ODOT Region 4 construction update for the week of Sept. 16-23. Here at ODOT, we are committed to providing a safe and efficient transportation system for everyone. We invest in Oregon’s future through roadway improvement projects. The following projects are located within Region 4; Central Oregon from The
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the Deschutes County road construction update for the week of Sept. 18-24. Paving of Alfalfa Market Rd: MP 4 to Johnson Ranch Rd (Bend Area) – Delineation work will be occurring. Work will include installation of recessed pavement markers between MP 4 and Johnson Ranch Road, and installation of roadside
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