Humane Society of Central Oregon preps for influx of animals frightened by Fourth fireworks
The days surrounding the 4th of July are the Humane Society of Central Oregon’s busiest week of the year.…
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Pilot Butte road, summit to close for fireworks show, preparations
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) In preparation for the Monday, July 4 Pilot Butte fireworks display, the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department will close the…
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Shepherd’s House Ministries issues plea for bottled water donations to help those living on the streets
BEND, Ore., (KTVZ) — With hotter summer temperatures in store, many of the men, women, and children living on the streets of Central Oregon will…
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Deschutes Historical Museum’s Fourth of July free day returns
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Forty-two years ago, the Deschutes Historical Museum opened its doors to the public on July 4, 1980. This year, after two…
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New credit bureau policy to erase paid medical debt from credit reports; OSPIRG offers tip sheet
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Medical debt negatively impacts the credit scores of millions of Americans. This problem is so prevalent that one in five…
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Kôr Community Land Trust receives $10,000 grant from WaFd Foundation
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Kôr Community Land Trust received a $10,000 grant this week from WaFd Bank’s Washington Federal Foundation to support…
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‘Bend 101’ second quarterly session set for July 7
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The message that echoed throughout the first-ever Bend 101 event back in April was that Bend has a caring and collaborative…
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New 186-unit apartment project set to begin near COCC in NW Bend
Developer has land-lease arrangement with the college BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Salem-based Neighborly Development begins site work Wednesday on The…
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Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday: Summer internet safety tips for parents and kids
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week’s Oregon FBI Tech Tuesday report focuses on summer internet safety tips for parents and kids. Today’s children…
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Deschutes County to host household hazardous waste disposal events in Sisters, La Pine
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County’s Department of Solid Waste is hosting special one-day collection events next month in Sisters and La Pine,…
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Rotary Club of Crook County, Express Eco Laundromat help Family Access Network fund laundry program
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – In a check presentation ceremony at Stryker Park in Prineville, the Rotary Club of Crook County recently presented…
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Independence Day is for freedom, fun – not forest fires; Forest Service has some reminders
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Independence Day should be a holiday marked by freedom and fun – not forest fires, the U.S. Forest Service reminded…
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High Desert Museum’s signature fundraiser, the High Desert Rendezvous, returns to in-person event
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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High Desert Chamber Music receives Starseed Foundation matching challenge for sixth straight year
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — High Desert Chamber Music has received a matching challenge from the Starseed Foundation for the sixth year in a row. The…
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Every Child Central Oregon receives $10,000 grant from First Story
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Every Child Central Oregon is the grateful recipient of a $10,000 grant from First Story to support their efforts in supporting…
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Abilitree names Travis Forrest new executive director
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Board of Directors of Abilitree has announced that Travis Forrest is the new executive director of Abilitree, effective June…
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ODOT Region 4 construction report: Week of June 27-July 1
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the ODOT Region 4 construction report for the week of June 27 to July 1. The Oregon Department of Transportation is…
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Deschutes County road construction update: Week of June 26-July 2
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of June 26 to July 2. Pedestrian Ramp Improvements (La Pine…
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City of Bend road and traffic report: Week of June 24-July 3
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the city of Bend’s road and traffic report for the week of June 24-July 3. Deschoops Basketball Tournament –…
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Sisters School Board appoints Asa Sarver to fill board vacancy
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Sisters School Board appointed Asa Sarver to fill interim Position #4 after interviewing three applicants for the open…
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