BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Public Health Advisory Board is pleased to announce its 2022 Health Hero award recipients. The awards, which are presented annually in conjunction with National Public Health Week in April and Mental Health Month in May, honor individuals and groups which demonstrate excellence in promoting and protecting behavioral and
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As Oregon weather turns warmer, drivers should expect to see more motorcycle and moped riders. By intentionally looking for riders, drivers can reduce the potential of a “Looked But Failed to See” crash, the Oregon Department of Transportation advised Wednesday.
Continue ReadingBEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend is seeking to fill one alternate position for the Bend Landmarks Commission. Candidates for the Bend Landmarks Commission are required to be a community member residing within the Bend Urban Growth Boundary with an interest in architecture, history, architectural history, planning, prehistoric and historic archaeology, folklore, cultural
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Community members, staff and students are invited to share input on the Foundational Skills curriculum, part of English Language Arts, up for adoption during the Bend-La Pine Schools’ Board of Directors meeting on Tuesday, May 24. A team of Bend-La Pine Schools’ teachers and staff spent months reviewing options and gathering
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Family Access Network has received a $11,200 Community Action Grant from Meta’s Prineville Data Center to provide vital client funds to FAN’s Crook County program. FAN’s two Crook County advocates work every day to ensure all children (aged 0-18) and their family members are connected to basic-needs services, including clothing, food,
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Will use for music program, instruments PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As the 13th annual OnPoint Prize for Excellence in Education campaign continues, OnPoint Community Credit Union announced Tuesday the five schools. including Bend’s Desert Sky Montessori, that have won this year’s Community Builder awards. The winning schools will receive up to $5,000 for a special project that positively
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After a snowy and rainy winter, you may be looking to escape to a warmer climate for summer vacation. And guess what? The scammers know that and hope to “cash in” on your travel plans. Travel scams come in many forms; emails, cold calls, social media, even submit or play to
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Beginning Monday, May 23rd and extending through Sunday, June 5th, the Prineville Police Department, along with other law enforcement agencies throughout the state, will be using federally funded overtime to educate the public about seat belt and child seat laws. Oregon Department of Transportation crash data for 2020 shows lack of
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond Proficiency Academy has announced the valedictorians and salutatorian for the Class of 2022, the highest academic honors for graduating high school seniors. Valedictorians earned grade point averages over 4.0 and completed either the Oregon Diploma or AP Capstone Diploma. The salutatorian is the student with the highest grade point average
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity announced Tuesday that its ReStore will now be open for business 7 days a week, starting this Sunday. STORE HOURS as of SUNDAY, MAY 15Shopping Hours 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., 7 days a weekDonations 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., 7 days a week Cole Smith,
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — In recognition of its service to Northwest communities, Fred Meyer Stores proudly celebrates its official 100th anniversary in May of 2022. Fred G. Meyer opened his first store in downtown Portland in 1922. He got his start with a coffee cart and eventually expanded into a one-stop shopping experience that has grown to 132 stores across Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and
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70 percent of Oregon wildfires are human-caused, officials say SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Department of Forestry and other fire prevention experts urge the public to exercise caution when disposing of yard debris this spring, saying the drought conditions this year put Oregon at a higher risk of wildfire May is Wildfire Awareness Month,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Starting Tuesday, June 7, St. Charles Cancer Center will offer a series of workshops for young women diagnosed with breast cancer before the age of 45. A national nonprofit organization that provides information and community support to those impacted by breast cancer, Living Beyond Breast Cancer selected St. Charles Cancer Center and
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SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sunriver Music Festival’s summer season is fast approaching! It will be sooner than you think. New talent and new perspectives reflect the changes we have all been through the last couple of years. With a new lease on life that we’re looking forward to sharing with you, we are honored and
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SPRINGFIELD, Ore. (KTVZ) — SELCO Community Credit Union celebrated the 32nd year of its annual scholarship program by awarding $52,500 in college scholarships to 20 graduating high school seniors throughout Oregon, including three in Deschutes County. Each scholarship recipient will receive $2,500 to use toward college-related expenses, while the Richard Metzler Opportunity Scholarship recipient will
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Community Foundation announced Friday that Future School Lab founder Vanessa Wilkins has joined the foundation’s Board of Directors. Ms. Wilkins replaces outgoing Board member Romy Mortensen, and follows in the footsteps of previous Central Oregon board members Trish Smith, Linda Moore, Sue Hollern, and Robert Chandler and other community leaders
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The Oregon Department of Agriculture is proud to announce starting Monday, May 9, the Oregon Disaster Assistance Program applications will be available.
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The High Desert Museum will welcome the community on the evening of Friday, May 27 to celebrate four decades of serving the region. The 40th Anniversary Community Celebration kicks off at 6:30 pm, offering the first glimpse of a new exhibition and featuring beverages from Central Oregon’s favorite brewers, food and more.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here’s the ODOT Region 4 construction report for the week of May 9-13. 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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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here’s Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of May 8-14. 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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