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 committed to providing a safe, efficient transportation system. ODOT invests in Oregon’s future through roadway improvement projects. The following projects are located within ODOT’s Region 4 encompassing Central
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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 Area) – Sidewalk work will be occurring in the La Pine area. Work will include construction of new concrete walks and pedestrian ramps on Huntington Road, 1st Street, Coach Road, 3rd Street, 4th Street and
Continue ReadingBEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the city of Bend’s road and traffic report for the week of June 24-July 3. Deschoops Basketball Tournament – Special event will take place downtown with various road closures (listed below). The event will occur 6/24/22 – 6/26/22.NW Wall Street between NW Greenwood Avenue and NW Franklin AvenueNW Minnesota Avenue
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Sisters School Board appointed Asa Sarver to fill interim Position #4 after interviewing three applicants for the open board seat. He will be replacing Board Chair Don Hedrick, who announced his resignation from the position at the May school board meeting. Hedrick served as a Sisters School Board member for
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Starting Monday, thinning operations will close Tiddlywinks Trail between Wanoga Sno-Park and the junction with Forest Service Road 4613 for public and operator safety during thinning operations, the Deschutes National Forest said Friday.
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SALEM, Ore. — Oregon Housing and Community Services announced that the Oregon Homeowner Assistance Fund program is open to applicants eligible for Phase 3. The program is a federal temporary COVID-19 emergency mortgage relief program intended to support homeowners who have experienced severe financial hardships due to the pandemic. It provides funding for past-due mortgages and other
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Kôr Community Land Trust is committed to designing homeownership communities that fit the needs of our priority population homebuyers – Black, Indigenous, and People of Color earning less than 80% AMI, with family housing needs. That’s why we are asking for interested homebuyers to share their feedback on our community designs. This input will
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Fire & Rescue is placing its new Pierce ladder truck into service next week and is inviting the community to attend the celebration and ceremony. This 107-foot ladder truck will respond to calls in the City of Bend, the Rural Fire District, and surrounding communities when needed. It will be
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Most Oregonians who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will receive emergency allotments in July. The federal government has approved emergency allotments every month since March 2020. This gives SNAP recipients additional support during the COVID-19 pandemic. These emergency benefits are a temporary support that Oregon can provide because of the
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bethlehem Inn announced Thursday that the Redmond Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday at 1 p.m. at the Inn’s new Redmond shelter, located at 517 NW Birch Avenue. The ceremony will celebrate the completion of the Inn’s 18-month renovation of the 1960’s motel and will mark the launch of its
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – “Keep it legal, keep it safe” is the message from the Oregon Office of State Fire Marshal. The 2022 fireworks retail sales season begins Thursday, June 23rd and runs through July 6th in Oregon. The OSFM would like everyone to know which fireworks are legal, where they can be used, and how
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As summer officially begins and people gather for holiday celebrations, the American Red Cross reminds communities that patients are counting now on the generosity of blood and platelet donors, especially around the Fourth of July. The Red Cross sees about a 21% decline in blood and platelet donations during holiday weeks,
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Friends and Neighbors of the Deschutes Canyon Area (FANs) provided two days of educational field trips for students from the Redmond Proficiency Academy on June 13-14. High school students from the classes of Julie O’Neill and Jonathan Moore chose an elective course titled “The Call of Nature,” with a focus
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The Oregon Beverage Recycling Cooperative is hosting the 2022 Hidden Bottle Hunt from July 6-10 by hiding six commemorative bottles in parks and trails throughout the state. Clues for the statewide hunt will be posted daily on the Oregon BottleDrop website, leading treasure hunters to the final hiding places.
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new series of free, public events about the Crooked River watershed is coming to Prineville, starting this July. Your Watershed: Community Conversations is a participatory forum where local experts and neighbors will explore the environmental and ecological conditions, trends, and solutions around the Crooked River watershed and its inhabitants. The
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Tickets for The Great Drake Park Duck Race go on sale June 29. This year marks the 33rd consecutive year of local Rotary clubs, businesses and community members raising much-needed funds for local non-profit organizations. The Duck Race has raised nearly $2 million since it began in the late 1980s. After
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — 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). RACs are chartered under the Secure Rural Schools & Community Self Determination Act, which was recently extended until 2023. This extension authorizes “Title II” payments for
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Park & Recreation District is offering additional financial assistance to qualifying families so that all children can benefit from its many recreation opportunities this summer. Scholarship assistance levels has been increased for the summer to cover 75-90 percent of the cost of participation in most programs. Youth and family
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Mt Bachelor Sports Education Foundation has announced the selection of Amy Tarnow as their new Executive Director. Amy succeeds John Schiemer, who announced in April that he would be stepping down after 10 successful years of leading the organization. Amy comes to MBSEF with over 20 years of experience with
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Tuesday, the Oregon Department of Agriculture opened a second round of applications for the Oregon Disaster Assistance Program. Oregon farmers and ranchers may apply for assistance from the remaining pool of about $19.5 million. ODAP applications are available through participating lending institutions.The lenders are familiar with agriculture and are now accepting
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