BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the city of Bend’s road and traffic report for the week of Sept. 19-25. Intersection of Brookswood Boulevard and Rock Bluff Lane for exploratory potholing, single lane closures with flagging with expected delays, 9/23/22Parrell Road between Calvin Way and Shady Pine Place for a sewer service installation, single lane closure with
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By exchanging letters with someone you’ve never met PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The challenges of recent years have left many Oregonians feeling disconnected and alone: COVID, strident partisanship, and deepening social divides all make it harder to connect with others. Dear Stranger, a letter-exchange project from Oregon Humanities, offers a chance for connection by inviting
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High Lakes Health Care – Praxis Health, winner of the Best Medical Group in Central Oregon, five years running, by (The Source Weekly), is excited to announce the acquisition of a new expansive clinic. Beginning November 1st, Central Oregon Family Medicine, in Redmond, Oregon, will become part of High Lakes Health Care – Praxis Health’s statewide network
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Economic Development for Central Oregon (EDCO) announced the semifinalist companies advancing in the Growth and Impact Stage competitions for the 19th Annual Bend Venture Conference on Thursday and Friday, Oct. 20-21. The nine semifinalists in the Early Stage competition category were announced earlier this week. Each year, new BVC Growth and
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The BLM Prineville District, Deschutes Field Office is hosting a National Public Lands Day event on Saturday, Sept. 24 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will include four different projects and activities will consist of picking up trash at dispersed sites, removing a fire enclosure fence line, hanging flight diverters
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon State Marine Board invites recreational boaters and others interested in the agency’s work to gather and engage with staff in a city near you. To better understand the needs of boaters around the state, share resources available to boaters, and gather input on the agency’s direction, staff are hosting
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – In celebration of National Lifeline Awareness Week, the Oregon Public Utility Commission is reminding Oregonians about Lifeline, a federal and state government program that provides discounted or free phone or high speed internet service to qualifying low-income households. Oregon Lifeline is currently offering a monthly discount up to $15.25 for phone service or
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WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., announced he is accepting applications to the U.S. Senate Page Program for summer 2023. From now until January 15, 2023, students in Oregon completing their sophomore or junior year of high school during the 2022-23 school year have the opportunity to apply to be part of the Senate
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing to receive testimony on proposed local standards for rural accessory dwelling units (ADUs) on Thursday, September 22 at 5:30 p.m. Community members can provide testimony in person at the Deschutes Services Building in Bend or virtually. Additional information on proposed local
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Weighing in on where to invest $1 million is enticing enough, but Visit Bend is sweetening the pot with a chance to choose who gets an additional $500. It’s all part of the Bend Sustainability Fund grant program, which opened for community input Wednesday. “This is the community’s opportunity to share
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Heroes Foundation will observe National POW/MIA Recognition Day with displays of military service flags at Bend Heroes Memorial in Brooks Park beginning at 7 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 16. They will also display a large poster there issued by the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency: https://dpaa-mil.sites.crmforce.mil/dpaaFamWebPosters A POW/MIA wreath and President
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Due to the upcoming draining of Haystack Reservoir for gate maintenance, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife has lifted all size limits and daily bag limits for all species of fish as well as gear restrictions from Friday, Sept. 16 through Nov. 30. Draining of the reservoir, located near the town
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — To help Oregonians and Washingtonians make the most of their food budgets, OnPoint Community Credit Union has partnered with Fred Meyer Stores to share a list of smart shopping tips to help people in local communities save on groceries and reduce food waste. “It’s no secret that food prices are at
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The International Association of Fire Fighters has collected critical funds in the community since 1954 – one dollar at a time – as part of the Fill the Boot program for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. The Redmond Fire Fighters Association Local 3650 will be continuing this long-standing tradition as its members kick off
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High school girls are invited to check out the wide selection of new and gently used long and short dresses at Cinderella’s Closet. Hundreds of dresses, as well as shoes, jewelry, purses, and other accessories are available to borrow at no cost for upcoming Homecoming events.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Assistance League of Bend will be providing over 800 free Scholastic books to children at the Family Movie Night event at the Tower Theatre on Friday, Sept. 23 at 6 p.m. This free event is in partnership with Deschutes Public Library and the Boys and Girls Club of Bend. Thanks
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MountainStar Family Relief Nursery kicks off the school year with themes of growth, commitment and gratitude in mind.
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Water Resources Department will host five facilitated outreach meetings in late September and early October to share information about, and proposals for, updates to the agency’s groundwater allocation policy. Modernizing groundwater allocation is a top priority for the Water Resources Commission. Updating the policy is important to protect senior
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The League of Women Voters of Deschutes County is excited to announce two great opportunities this fall for students to get involved in our democracy. First, the LWV of Oregon is continuing the tradition of the STUDENT MOCK ELECTION for the November 2022 election. LWVDC is attempting to reach as many Deschutes County
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Family Access Network recently received $30,000 from the Oregon Community Foundation, with a matching grant of $30,000 from the Central Oregon Health Council. The combined $60,000 will support FAN advocates in bringing critical basic-needs services to children and their family members in rural areas throughout Crook, Deschutes, and Jefferson counties. “OCF and
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