BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon and Deschutes County voters have until Tuesday, April 26, to register to vote in advance of the upcoming May 17 Primary Election, county Clerk Steve Dennison reminded Tuesday. Tuesday, April 26, is also the party choice deadline. Voters who wish to vote in the Democratic or Republican closed primary elections
Continue ReadingSALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The deadline to file state and federal personal income tax returns — April 18 — is just two weeks away, and the Oregon Department of Revenue estimates that it will receive a few hundred thousand more returns between now and then. More than 1.1 million Oregonians have already filed their state
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PORTLAND, OR (KTVZ) – The U.S. Forest Service is hiring hundreds of positions in recreation and archaeology across the nation in a variety of exciting and rewarding locations, including National Forests in Washington and Oregon, and in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. Applications will be accepted beginning Wednesday, April 6 through www.usajobs.gov. Review the job
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REDMOND, Ore. – Redmond Proficiency Academy’s thespian troupe recently competed in the annual Oregon Thespians State Festival in Salem, where they earned awards, scholarships and advancement to the International Thespian Festival. The State Festival is the signature event for Oregon thespians, attended by over 1,500 theater students and teachers from around the state and features
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Hoodoo Ski Area will offer free lift tickets from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Thursday for guests who donate a minimum of four non-perishable food items. Food donations go to The Giving Plate in Bend and Food for Lane County in Eugene. Donations can be taken any time this week to Team Kia at 611 NE Purcell Blvd.
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Redmond Senior Center will host its first annual ‘Healthy Living Fair’ on Tuesday, April 12 from 1-4 p.m. The Healthy Living Fair is focused on health and wellness for older adults to learn and gain resources on aging well. There will be educational workshops, health care organizations providing resources, health screenings, fitness
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Spring has finally sprung in Central Oregon! With fuel prices on the rise, now is a great time to try out Cascades East Transit’s free, ADA-accessible shopper shuttle that connects residents living within the Sisters Dial-A-Ride service area (includes Crossroads, Tollgate, Sage Meadow neighborhoods, and more) to shopping destinations in Bend
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Pence Pinckney Gallery at Central Oregon Community College is presenting “Breathe Out,” an art exhibition of works from seven Oregon printmakers, from April 14 to May 13, with an opening reception at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 14. The gallery is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Thursday, and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Commemorating a decade of higher education opportunities and community-focused partnerships, Central Oregon Community College’s Prineville and Madras campuses are holding celebrations this spring to observe their joint 10-year anniversary.
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Higher Education Coordinating Commission Office of Student Access and Completion is pleased to announce that thanks to the approval of Senate Bill 1522 by the Oregon Legislature and Governor Brown, low-income recipients of the Oregon Promise Grant pursuing community college will receive more funds to help with rising college costs, and
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Gov. Kate Brown has proclaimed April 4-8 Food Waste Prevention Week, and the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality is encouraging all Oregonians to take simple steps to reduce waste and save money. Spoiled food costs Oregon households on average $1,800 annually (The EPA recently updated this figure from $1,600), and it’s estimated one-third of all
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — One bra – one woman from Central Oregon. Both make a difference to one woman rescued from human trafficking halfway around the world. Your gently used or new bra provides a woman rescued from sex trafficking the opportunity to earn a living by selling used clothing and to create a better
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Redmond School District has launched online registration for incoming kindergarten students for the 2022-23 school year. Parents/guardians can access the online registration on the district’s website at http://redmondschools.org/kindergarten-registration. Registering as early as possible allows the school district to plan and prepare for our incoming students. The registration process also includes
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The Oregon State University-Cascades Advocacy and Advisory Board will hear reports on enrollment and academics, and a presentation on the creative writing graduate program at its Monday, April 11 meeting.
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With warmer days and summer on the way, Bend Park and Recreation District is opening registration for summer recreation programs beginning next Tuesday, April 5 at 6 a.m.
Continue Reading SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Sisters Ranger District of the Deschutes National Forest will host a public Open House in early April. On Monday, April 11, the Sisters Ranger District will provide interested members of the public the opportunity to review and discuss a range of activities planned for the next year with District Ranger
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here’s ODOT Region 4’s construction report for the week of April 4-8. 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 to
Continue ReadingBEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here’s the city of Bend’s road and traffic report for the week of April 4 – April 10. Newport Corridor Improvements Project – Various intersections along Newport Avenue to be closed due to updates in the water main, sewer and stormwater facilities. Road closures related to the project are listed below. For
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of April 3-9. US 20: Ward-Hamby Road Intersection Project (Bend Area) – Ward Road is closed between US 20 and Bear Creek Road. Hamby Road also remains closed between US 20 and Neff Road as part of the ODOT US 20 Ward/Hamby roundabout
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KENNEWICK, Wash. (KTVZ) — In observance of National Safe Digging Month in April, Cascade Natural Gas announced results from a recent national survey revealing that 49% of homeowners who plan to dig this year will put themselves and their communities at risk by digging without contacting 811 beforehand to learn the approximate location of underground
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