The Deschutes and Ochoco National Forests and Crooked River National Grassland are seeking nominees to fill vacancies on the 15-member Deschutes-Ochoco Resource Advisory Committee (RAC).
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SPRINGFIELD, Ore. (KTVZ) — The window for Oregon K-12 educators to apply for 2022 SPARK! Creative Learning Grants from SELCO Community Credit Union is now open. The grants award as much as $1,000 each to fund projects across the 27 Oregon counties SELCO serves. SELCO uses the grants to prove critical funding for in-classroom and
Continue Reading BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes National Forest road crew will be repairing the pavement edges and patching potholes on Forest Service Road 18 this week. The work is slated to begin Monday and tentatively scheduled to last through the week. The road repairs are scheduled for the stretch of road located between the junction
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity has received a $10,000 grant from the U.S. Bank Foundation to fund the construction of eight Watercress Townhomes in Bend. “At U.S. Bank, we believe that every individual and family deserves access to safe, accessible, and affordable housing,” said Sherry Jones, U.S. Bank District Manager. “Home is
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Fred Meyer announced Sunday the launch of Emma’s Donuts, a delicious product campaign that will give all proceeds to Doernbecher Children’s Hospital, with a minimum donation of $50,000.
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Come together with thousands of Oregonians on Saturday, Sept. 17, for SOLVE’s Beach & Riverside Cleanup, in partnership with the Oregon Lottery. Volunteer registration is now live, and all Oregonians, from Astoria to Brookings, Pendleton to Sunriver, are encouraged to sign up for this statewide cleanup event.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the ODOT Region 4 construction update for the week of August 12-19. 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 Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of August 14-20. Paving of Alfalfa Market Rd: MP 4 to Johnson Ranch Rd (Bend Area) – No work will be occurring this week. Work will resume the week of August 21. Paving of Hamby Rd: US20 to Butler Market Rd (Bend
Continue ReadingBEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the city of Bend’s road and traffic report for the week of August 15-21. Ongoing Closures: Wilson Corridor Improvements Project – Street improvements on Wilson from Second Street to 15th Street. For more information visit the Wilson Project website. This is a multiphase project with various intersections and road closures throughout
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Anticipating the return to school, cooler weather and ice-skating season, Bend Park and Recreation District is opening registration for fall recreation programs beginning Tuesday, August 16 at 6 a.m. An online Fall 2022 Online Playbook is available for easy viewing and download. Fall programs run from September through December and include youth and adult activities, no-school
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The La Pine Community Health Center has been included in the draft U.S. Senate Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations bill to receive just over $3 million for the Wellness Center project, which breaks ground next spring.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The High Desert Food Trail was created by High Desert Food and Farm Alliance with Travel Oregon, Visit Central Oregon, and Oregon Food Trails. It is a self-guided tour of Central Oregon’s farms, restaurants, cafés, breweries, distilleries, and culinary experiences to taste your way through the region and have engaging, unique
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U.S. Highway 20 (West Cascade Avenue) through Sisters will be patch paved between Locust Street and Pine Street beginning Monday night, ODOT said Friday.
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Here are the city of Redmond’s planned road closures and delays for August 14-27.
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New bus riders, kindergarten students and their families are invited to learn about bus safety and take a spin on a school bus during the Winnie the Pooh School Bus Safety programs at Bend Transportation Department’s Bus Center next Tuesday and Wednesday, August 16 and 17.
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The Humane Society of Central Oregon is once again partnering with NewsChannel 21 and joining the nationwide effort to #ClearTheShelters in August.
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TUMALO, Ore. (KTZ_ — Deschutes County Planning Division is updating the Tumalo Community Plan (TCP) to 2040. The TCP serves as a guide for development, capital improvements, and land use planning in the Tumalo Rural Unincorporated Community boundary for a 20-year period, from 2020-2040. Over the last three months, the Planning Division has been conducting community
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — This Thursday, August 11 (8/11) is National 811 Day. Also known as National Safe Digging Day, the observance exists to raise awareness about contacting 811 before beginning a digging or excavation project. The Oregon Utility Notification Center, which oversees the statewide call or click before you dig program, is reminding Oregonians
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Community Foundation announced Tuesday it is awarding over $8.7 million in new community grants including $2.4 million in donor funds to directly support community grant requests from 371 nonprofit organizations throughout the state. Prioritized grants are being issued to community organizations serving disproportionately impacted communities in Oregon, including communities of color
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Are you passionate about the ability to walk and roll safely in Oregon – and helping our children do the same? The Safe Routes to School Advisory Committee has identified expertise and experience that is missing in the current committee and is looking to add 3-4 new members. Ideal candidates will
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