BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Are you in the market for a new bike this season? Whether you’re sending it downhill, road riding, or anything in between, we have the bike and gear for you at the Bend Bike Swap starting on April 22 and ending on April 24. This event is organized by the Bend Endurance Academy and
Continue ReadingBEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Rosell Wealth Management is launching a new community gift fund to support local nonprofits and their missions. The launch will take place Thursday evening at 10 Barrel Eastside. During the event, grants will be given to nine local non-profits who are making tremendous impacts in the community. The grants will be presented
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Bend-La Pine Schools welcomes prospective teachers and other licensed staff to attend the Educator Job Fair at the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center in Redmond on Monday, April 11 from 12 to 6 p.m. Representatives will be available to answer questions about current openings and offer interviews to prospective candidates.
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The SELCO Kid’s Mini Pole Pedal Paddle will be happening, Sunday, May 22nd at the Seventh Mountain Resort. This is a perfect job for middle schooler and high schoolers, especially if they need volunteer hours for school. Please sign up for your spot at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0c44a4af2fa75-selco1 This event is presented by SELCO and Nighthawk Naturalistic School
Continue ReadingThe Bend City Council on Wednesday evening declared the month of April Arbor Month in Bend. According to the proclamation, it is “a call to action for all citizens to join in an effort to promote the good health and beauty of our local and global environments.”
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) The 44th Annual SELCO Pole Pedal Paddle is coming up on Saturday, May 14. But the price to register increases on Thursday, April 19, so race officials urge you to sign up now! Just click www.pppbend.com and all the information that you need to know is there! You don’t want to miss
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Last fall, Subaru of Bend chose Kindred Connections to help Central Oregon families find stability during crisis.
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Employment Department and its WorkSource Oregon partners continue to help workers find good jobs and employers find talented employees. WorkSource Oregon centers across the state are offering job fairs and events across the state. Here are a few highlights of upcoming WorkSource Oregon hiring events: Bend – “Spring Hiring Fair,” April
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The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is extending public comment on proposed Oregon Administrative Rules guiding take-off and landing of drones in state parks and along the ocean shore. The new deadline for comments is 5 p.m. on Friday, April 15.
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Central Oregon Community College’s Latinx Club is hosting its annual Latinx Fiesta Celebración from 2:30-5:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 23, at The Pavilion in Bend, 1001 SW Bradbury Drive. This event is free and open to the public, with food and roller-skating rentals provided, though attendees are encouraged to bring their own skates. A donation
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Central Oregon’s first live TED Ed event is scheduled for Saturday, April 30 from 6 to 9:30 pm at Open Space Events Studios in Bend.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County is seeking volunteers from the Sisters area who are interested in serving on the County’s Planning Commission. Applications will be accepted through Friday, April 29, at 5 p.m. The Planning Commission reviews land use policy and zoning regulations and makes recommendations to the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners. Members are the official
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MANASQUAN, N.J. (KTVZ) – Jersey Mike’s Subs and customers across the country rallied to raise a record-breaking $20 million for the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games and Special Olympics State Programs during the company’s 12th Annual Month of Giving in March. Jersey Mike’s locations nationwide accepted donations throughout the month, building to the company’s Day of Giving on March 30, when more than 2,000 restaurants donated 100
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SALEM, Ore. – The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Oregon Conservation and Recreation Fund encourage all Oregonians to celebrate Thursday, April 7 as Nature of Oregon Day. The Nature of Oregon Day represents a new opportunity for all Oregonians to bring awareness to critical conservation goals and reduce barriers for underserved communities to connect with the
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Oregonians have a longstanding and beloved winter tradition of Plunging into the frigid waters each February to raise money and awareness for Special Olympics Oregon (SOOR) athletes. This year, donning their wildest costumes and swimming attire, more than 2,400 brave (some might say crazy) supporters gathered to take the Polar Plunge.
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PORTLAND, Ore. – (KTVZ) — As the weather warms and days lengthen, people spend more time outdoors working, playing and tending to projects. With this shift to sunshine and springtime, Pacific Power reminds everyone to stay safe around electrical equipment – particularly overhead and underground power lines. “Electricity is important to our daily lives, but
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Registration is open for the Summer Academy at Oregon State University–Cascades, an annual program for high school students that includes classes, outdoor recreation experiences in Central Oregon and an introduction to campus life.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week, the Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday segment focuses on building a digital defense against a new cryptocurrency scam: Pig Butchering. The Pig Butchering scam pulls on heartstrings and purse strings. The fraud is named for the way scammers feed their victims with promises of romance and riches before cutting them
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City Club of Central Oregon, the League of Women Voters of Deschutes County and Connect Central Oregon have partnered to bring Deschutes County voters a series of five candidate forums for positions on the May 17 primary ballot. The forums will be pre-recorded and published on City Club’s YouTube channel. Please
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CROOKED RIVER RANCH, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is preparing for a busy boating season and want you ready for summertime fun. Taking some time in the spring to ready yourself and your boat will help alleviate some common problems later on. Deputies will make sure your boat has all the state
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