BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes River Conservancy, in concert with many of its local partners, is launching the Raise the Deschutes Seminar Series. The series provides an opportunity to learn about water in the Deschutes Basin, challenges with water supply, and solutions for resiliency. The monthly Raise the Deschutes Seminar Series provides opportunities for
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Measure 110 Oversight and Accountability Council approved two additional Behavioral Health Resource Networks in Deschutes and Malheur counties on Wednesday. The OAC has now approved BHRNs in 29 out of 36 counties. The new approvals represent an investment of more than $13.4 million, bringing the total BHRN funding to more
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Redmond Police Department has launched a new online alarm permitting management portal, www.crywolfservices.com/redmondor, making it easier for users to register their systems, manage account information and submit permit fees. Redmond City Code requires all residential and commercial centrally monitored alarm systems to be permitted within 30 days of becoming operational. Permits
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Central Oregon Community College has announced that following a national search, the college has selected Annemarie E. Hamlin, Ph.D., former instructional dean at COCC, to assume the role of vice president of academic affairs.
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Housing Works is extending a public invitation to next week’s grand opening event celebrating the completion of Barnes Butte Vista, a 44-unit affordable housing apartment community designed to support working families and individuals living in Prineville.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Builders Association has announced the winners of the 35th annual Tour of Homes: Green Building AwardsUnder $799,000 – Arbor Builders #19$800,000 – $999,000 – Stone Bridge Homes NW #14$1,000,000 and up – Momentasize Construction #16 Under $500Best Architectural Design – MonteVista Homes #1Best Feature – ‘Covered Patio’ –
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Discover the bounty, beauty and history of our Pacific Northwest backyard this August with Deschutes Public Library.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Commute Options was recently awarded two grants totaling $100,000 — one for $50,000 from Oregon Department of Transportation’s Safe Routes to School innovation grant, and another $50,000 from Central Oregon Health Council, through their Impact Incentives Fund Match. The grant funding will go towards expanding and reshaping Commute Options’ Walking School
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Healthy Families of the High Desert has been awarded a $13,500 grant from Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation to support the basic needs of families in Deschutes County. The funding will help families get baby birth certificates, pay fines, purchase hygiene items, car seats camping toilets and showers, baby proofing items
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oasis Village is partnering with Heart of Oregon Corps and Redmond High School for construction of shelter units for Redmond’s unhoused. Plans call for Heart of Oregon Corps’ YouthBuild workers to construct up to 15 units and Redmond High School Construction Technology classes to construct one or two units per semester
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Family Access Network has received a grant of $2,500 from Chambers Family Foundation to support FAN advocate services at M.A. Lynch Elementary School in Redmond for the upcoming school year. According to Central Oregon Health Data, M.A. Lynch Elementary is in one of the most food-insecure census tracts in Deschutes County.
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – Kindergarten Jump Start kicks off the first week of August for families in Crook County School District. The annual mini-school event is an excellent opportunity for incoming kindergarteners to familiarize themselves with their new school, teachers, and classmates. Students attend school for half a day during the first two weeks of
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Economic Development for Central Oregon will again host the annual Bend Venture Conference on Thursday, October 20 and Friday, October 21, in downtown Bend and virtually online. Ticketing, speaker announcements and event details for the 19th Annual Bend Venture Conference will be announced in the coming weeks. Over the past six
Continue ReadingBecause of its continued popularity, the Bend Police Department announced Tuesday it will host a second Community Academy this fall.
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Bend-La Pine Schools Superintendent Steven Cook announced Monday that Summit High School Assistant Principal Mary Thomas has been selected to serve as interim principal at High Desert Middle School.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week marks the official start to wildfire season in Oregon, as parts of Washington state issue red flag warnings Now, is the time to prepare your home and family for disasters of all kinds. PREPARE YOUR FAMILY NOW With the increasing risk of climate disasters, like wildfires, it’s more important than ever
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the ODOT Region 4 construction update for the week of July 15-22. 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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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the city of Redmond’s road closures and delays update for July 17-30. City of Redmond road closures can be viewed on the Redmond Area Street Closures, Events and Delays Map and ODOT TripCheck. **NEW CLOSURES: Monday, July 18 thru Thursday, July 21, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. – Liquid Roads™ application for the City’s
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CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) — – With canning season underway, the Food Safety and Preservation hotline from Oregon State University Extension Service is now taking calls. The toll-free hotline, 800-354-7319, runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, until Oct. 7. When the hotline is closed, callers can leave a message. The hotline is
Continue ReadingBEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the city of Bend’s road and traffic report for the week of July 18-24. Street Preservation – Various street improvements within the NW Bend and Awbrey Butte area are set to begin this week. Utility updates and street resurfacing will be occurring with various lane & street closures during its
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