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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Family Access Network (FAN) recently received a $25,000 grant from Safeway Albertsons Foundation’s Nourishing Neighbors Program that aims to help individuals in need connect to resources that will reduce hunger. FAN places advocates directly in schools to remove barriers for children and families in Central Oregon, so they can find hope,

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Education Foundation for Bend–La Pine Schools has received funding support in the amounts of $10,000 from OnPoint Community Credit Union and $7,500 from Les Schwab Foundation for its Classroom Grants for educators’ program for the 2022-2023 academic year.    Odette Adair, Board President for the Education Foundation states, “We are so

PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Farmers Markets Association joins markets across the country in celebrating National Farmers Market Week from August 7-13. Farmers markets across Oregon will be holding special events including raffles, radio broadcasts, games and more to mark the occasion. We have over 130 markets statewide, which makes it easier than ever

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here’s the ODOT Region 4 construction update for the week of August 5-12. 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 Dalles

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Considered one of the seven natural wonders of the world, the Grand Canyon is one of the most widely recognized and beloved landscapes. It is also surrounded by threats that include uranium mining activity, helicopter traffic and real-estate development. To explore this paradox, author Kevin Fedarko teamed up with friend, National Geographic photographer and filmmaker Pete

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Pregnancy Resource Centers of Central Oregon is proud to partner with Shell Stop and Go  for the Shell USA “The Giving Pump” as part of its Force For Good initiative to drive positive change in local communities by giving back. Starting Friday and running through Oct. 31, a portion of

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The exhibit “Oregon’s Landmark Legislation” is open through Sept. 6 at the Deschutes Historical Museum, 129 NW Idaho Avenue in downtown Bend. Oregon has repeatedly led the nation in creating, revising, and implementing laws shaping the quality of life of its citizens. While Oregon’s innovations have evoked controversy, they have charted

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College is now authorized to offer the state of Oregon’s certified Peer Support Specialist training. One of the first such programs in the region, the training is made possible by a partnership with Deschutes County’s Behavioral Health division, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the Cascade Peer and

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — If you have fallen behind on your mortgage payment or your property taxes, NeighborImpact may be able to help with the Oregon Homeowner Assistance Fund. These funds help qualifying homeowners who are at risk of losing their home by paying past-due balances and/or providing ongoing payment relief and other housing-related expenses. 

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mid Oregon Credit Union, in partnership with Family Access Network, has kicked off its annual Supplies 4 Schools drive. For almost two decades, Mid Oregon has been helping Central Oregon K-12 students get a head start on the school year with the supplies and tools they need to be successful.  Throughout