City of Bend road and traffic report: Week of May 23-29
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the city of Bend’s road and traffic report for the week of May 23-29. Street preservation – Slurry seal work delayed…
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Hunger Prevention Coalition of C.O. marks 20 years, $1 million raised to provide healthy food to those in need
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Hunger Prevention Coalition of Central Oregon has quietly been making a huge impact throughout our Central Oregon community.…
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Bend summer adult soccer league returns, registering teams now
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After a two-year hiatus, Adult Recreation Soccer League is back. Managed by Bend FC Timbers in partnership with Bend Park and…
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Two grants help Latino Community Association expand Redmond, Madras office hours, serve more residents
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Latino Community Association has been awarded two generous grants recently totaling $185,000 to support its organizational…
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KPOV announces creation of endowment fund with Oregon Community Foundation
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — KPOV High Desert Community Radio is proud to announce they have partnered with Oregon Community Foundation to create the KPOV…
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Deschutes Cultural Coalition announces cultural grants application deadline
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes Cultural Coalition is pleased to announce the availability of an additional distribution of funding for 2022 to…
Continue ReadingTo avoid harmful algae blooms this summer, OHA says: When in doubt, stay out of the water
As summer approaches and more communities and recreational areas around the state begin reopening amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Oregon Health Authority…
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Here’s the process the city of Bend will use to fill 2 council vacancies, and how to apply
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend city councilors declared two Council vacancies at their Wednesday night meeting, triggering a selection process that is…
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Sisters Ranger District plans small prescribed burn Monday for fire investigator training
(Update: Burn delayed until Monday) SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Sisters Ranger District plans to ignite a five-acre prescribed burn on Monday to…
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Bend autism program designated as training site for educators across Oregon
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – High Desert Education Service District’s Bridges program has been designated as an autism training site for educators…
Continue Reading Jefferson Lake Trailhead and Trail to temporarily close next week for bridge replacement
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — — The Deschutes National Forest will close the Jefferson Lake Trailhead and Jefferson Lake Trail #4001 on the Sisters…
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Oregon Recreation Trails Advisory Council seeks nominations for Doug Newman Memorial Award
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Recreation Trails Advisory Council is calling for nominations for the annual Doug Newman Memorial Award. The award…
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HDFFA’s program for SNAP/EBT recipients serves 36 families and individuals, distributes $12K to area farmers
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The High Desert Food & Farm Alliance has partnered with local farmers and the Pacific Northwest CSA Coalition to launch a…
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Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday: A warning about reverse instant payment scams
The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center recently issued a warning about a rise in payment scams. Victims appear to get a text message from a…
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Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, 911 to send emergency alerts test message Thursday afternoon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Thursday at 1 p.m., the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office and Deschutes County 911 will be sending a test message to people…
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Bend-La Pine Schools to honor 76 staff members for excellence
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Thursday evening, Bend-La Pine Schools will celebrate 76 staff members who make a positive difference in the lives of…
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Vehicles can and do cause wildfires, ODOT says — so make sure yours doesn’t
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Smokey Bear has it right. We can prevent wildfires. May is Wildfire Prevention Month, and ODOT and Keep Oregon Green want…
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Deschutes Land Trust welcomes eight new board members
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes Land Trust announced Mondday that eight new members have joined the Land Trust’s Board of Directors. Each…
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Redmond Collective Action sets final ‘Adopt a School’ of school year: Vern Patrick Elementary
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This will be the final program for the 2021-2022 school year. Watch for details of a summer school supply drive and the…
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Bend Fire & Rescue welcomes new Fire Marshal Jason Bolen
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Fire & Rescue said Monday it is excited to welcome Jason Bolen as the agency’s new fire marshal. “I am thrilled to be…
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