BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes Land Trust announced Mondday that eight new members have joined the Land Trust’s Board of Directors. Each brings unique skills, expertise, and passions for conserving and caring land in Central Oregon to the Land Trust. “The Land Trust is thrilled to expand the size and expertise of our already amazing Board
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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 restart of the Adopt A School for the 2022-2023 school year! Redmond Collective Action is asking Central Oregon residents to show their love and support and offer encouragement to
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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 working for Bend Fire & Rescue,” says Bolen, “and finding opportunities to immerse myself in the community of Bend.” Chief Bolen came from the Lebanon Fire District,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ — Springtime gives birth to an abundance of baby wildlife here in Central Oregon, which means residents and visitors are more likely to have wildlife encounters. While coming across a baby bird or mammal may be a poignant experience, Bend Wildlife Hospital, Think Wild, urges anyone who finds a baby wild animal
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Bring the lawn chairs, grab a blanket and join the Redmond Chamber of Commerce & CVB for free live music as we host the 27th year of Music on the Green, presented by First Interstate Bank and Eberhard’s Dairy Products at Sam Johnson Park in the heart of Central Oregon, Redmond, the organization said Monday.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With summer coming and increasing recreation operations right around the corner, Bend Park and Recreation District is hosting a hiring event and invites potential team members to learn more about job opportunities available in the district’s aquatics, recreation and custodial teams. The hiring event is scheduled: Wednesday, May 18, 4:00 –
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — By meeting key standards of board oversight, finances, results reporting and fundraising appeals, Guardian Group achieved accreditation by the BBB Wise Giving Alliance. This accreditation signifies that Guardian Group that it is deserving of donor trust, as they are a well-run nonprofit organization, the company said in Friday’s announcement, which continues
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the city of Redmond’s planned road closures and delays for the week of May 15-21. City of Redmond road closures can be viewed on the Redmond Area Street Closures, Events and Delays Map and ODOT TripCheck. **NEW CLOSURES: SW Wickiup Ave from SW 25th St to SW 27th St – Single lane closure Tuesday, May 17 to Friday, May 27. SW Wickiup
Continue ReadingBEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the city of Bend’s road and traffic report for the week of May 16-22. Happy Girls Special Event – This special event consists of various street crossings within marathon footprint. Flagging on NW Mount Washington Drive, Portland Avenue, Newport Avenue, and Galveston Avenue for the crossing of runners. Expect short
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is ODOT Region 4’s construction report for the week of May 16-20: 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 Oregon from The Dalles
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From 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, May 21, the City of Bend, local partners and dedicated volunteers will join together for Let’s Pull Together, an annual community effort to clean up debris, plant native pollinators and remove non-native invasive plants from locations all over Bend.
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Superintendent Steven Cook announced Friday that two longtime Bend-La Pine Schools’ assistant principals have been selected to serve as interim principals at two local elementary schools: Erich Brocker will serve as interim principal at Ponderosa Elementary School and Nichole Reiland will serve as interim principal at Pine Ridge Elementary School.
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Pacific Power is hosting two public workshops next week to gain input from customers on a company proposal to offer a 25 percent discount to low-income customers in Oregon.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of May 15-21. 2022 Guardrail Improvements (Sunriver Area) – Guardrail replacement work will be occurring on Cottonwood Road. Work will include removal of existing guardrail and installation of new guardrail in the vicinity of the BNSF Railroad overcrossing on Cottonwood Road near Sunriver. Road
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs will host Oregon’s annual Statewide Memorial Day Ceremony in person at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 30, at the Oregon World War II Memorial located on the grounds of the Oregon State Capitol in Salem. The event will honor the nation’s fallen service members and
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The Oregon Health Authority and the Oregon Department of Education are releasing a Fentanyl & Opioid Response Toolkit for Schools to support educators, administrators, school nurses, students and families.
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Beginning Monday, May 23 and extending through Sunday, June 5, the Crook County Sheriff’s Office and other law enforcement agencies throughout Oregon will use federally funded overtime to educate the public about safety belt and child seat laws. High-visibility seat belt enforcement is important 24 hours a day, but nighttime is
Continue Reading BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Throughout Central Oregon, the safety and wellness of the community often begin with some of the hardest-working organizations, those focused on delivering services and programs that offer accessible food and housing, health care and mental health support, as well as disaster relief and public safety programs. Their work supports the region’s
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Family Access Network and FAN Steering Committee member organizations hosted award-winning speaker Dr. Donna Beegle for an all-day training workshop at the Tower Theatre in Bend on Wednesday. Dr. Beegle’s experiences during 28 years of living in extreme generational poverty are complemented by her academic research, creating invaluable training for FAN
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — KPOV High Desert Community Radio received record-breaking support from the Central Oregon community during their recently completed Spring Membership Drive. Individuals and local businesses came together to donate over $41,000, exceeding KPOV’s goal of $40,000 and breaking their record by nearly $6,000. KPOV is grateful to their DJs and volunteers for
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