BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Pickleball Club announced Monday that the third annual Pacific Northwest Classic, sponsored by Beaver Coach Sales, will be held at Pine Nursery Park in Bend from July 27-31. The Pacific Northwest Classic is a highly anticipated annual event, with players coming from around the country to spend time in Central
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Bend artist Jason Graham, also known as MOsley WOtta, is putting on live multimedia shows at Open Space Event Studios and has a new album out, called “It’s Not the Year, It’s You.”
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Historical Society is proud to announce two transformative gifts from the Boyle family to endow the institution’s top position, providing long-term stable funding for this key staff role, as well as expand its educational outreach efforts. On Monday, March 17, Tim Boyle, Mary Boyle and Sally Bany announced a gift,
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is accepting applications to fill three positions on the Local Government Grant Program Advisory Committee. The 11-member committee allocates funding to public park and recreation projects throughout the state. OPRD is seeking one county representative east of the Cascades and two representatives of the public, one
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Board of Forestry will hold a virtual informational session starting at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 6. The meeting will be livestreamed on the department’s YouTube channel, and written comments will be accepted. The informational session will include a keynote address followed by a series of panel speakers. The discussion is intended
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the ODOT Region 4 construction update for the week of March 27 to April 2. 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
Continue ReadingBEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend is seeking new volunteer commissioners starting immediately to serve on the City of Bend Human Rights and Equity Commission. The Human Rights and Equity Commission (HREC) acts as a group of advisors to City Council. The commission is charged with ensuring historically marginalized and underrepresented communities in Bend
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — For the first time in Central Oregon, General Duffy’s Waterhole is providing the space for a Latino Business Expo and Festival Latino, in collaboration with Oregon Pero En Espanol, on Saturday, April 30th. This is a free day event from 11:00 am – 4:00 pm and ticketed after 6:00 pm –
Continue ReadingBEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend will be releasing a weekly road and traffic report each Friday during peak construction season to help members of our community plan the safest and most reliable routes to their destinations. The weekly report is intended to provide information about various projects within City limits that impact
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of March 27-April 2. 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
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CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – The eggs are ready to shake, rattle and roll. For the ninth year, the world can watch chickens hatch via the Oregon State University Extension Service livestream. The livestream started Friday and will document the chicks as they hatch. The cameras will remain on until 5 p.m. March 31. Faculty and staff at the
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SPRINGFIELD, Ore. (KTV) — SELCO Community Credit Union is once again inviting high school seniors to apply for a share of $52,500 in college scholarships as part of SELCO’s annual scholarship program. SELCO will award $2,500 scholarships to 19 high school seniors planning to attend an accredited two- or four-year college or university, plus the
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Mastersingers will hold two performances of Brahms Requiem, “a concert of healing” and is inviting the public to submit names and/or photos of friends and family members particularly affected by the pandemic. Here’s their full announcement Thursday regarding the concerts: Ein deutsches RequiemJohannes Brahms April 10, 2022 – 4:00
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Children entering the foster care system are often taken from their homes very quickly with little time to gather their belongings. Many of them leave with only the clothes they are wearing. Assistance League of Bend is partnering with Every Child Central Oregon to provide clothing bundles for these children. Through
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Calling all doodlers, painters, digital artists and photographers! Deschutes Public Library is holding an art design contest for our printed bi-monthly events guide. Show your creative side for the chance to have your original artwork or design featured. “Central Oregon attracts a wide range of creative talent and shares a strong
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Historic Landmarks Commission is starting a strategic planning process for its next five-year plan. The planning process will allow staff and the commission to coordinate with partners, the State, historic landmark property owners, stakeholders, and the public to prioritize historic preservation programs. Residents can participate by taking an online
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The Jefferson County Community Wildfire Protection Plan Steering Committee has released their draft plan update and is inviting public review and comment, with a public meeting on the plan set for next week.
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– The Oregon State Marine Board, meeting in Bend April 6-7, will hold a work session on April 6 beginning at 2 pm, preceded by a local boating access facilities tour with the Bend Park and Recreation District.
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Art in Public Places issued a call to artists Wednesday, saying it seeks to commission two permanent, large-scale works of art for the Butler Market Road, Empire Avenue & 27th Street Roundabout in NE Bend and the Powers Road & Brookswood Boulevard Roundabout in SW Bend.
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Mid Oregon Credit Union announced Wednesday their assets have exceeded $600 million. MOCU credits the growing population in the area, expanding membership base, strong lending demand, improved systems and additional technology, and its focused strategy for achieving this milestone.
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