Community Billboard Archives

C.O. Locavore reminder: Use Oregon Farm Direct vouchers before they expire

November 15, 2020 11:30 am KTVZ News Partners

Oregon Farm Direct Vouchers will expire on Monday, Nov. 30. Central Oregon Locavore is sending out a reminder to all recipients to use their vouchers…

Application deadline nears for Deschutes Cultural Coalition grants

November 13, 2020 10:03 pm KTVZ News Partners

The Deschutes Cultural Coalition’s deadline to apply for the 2020-21 Cultural Grants is coming up. The complete online application is due by…

Bend Chamber seeks submissions for ‘SAGE: Stories of Resilience’

November 13, 2020 9:18 pm KTVZ News Partners

For 30 years, the Bend business community has come together to celebrate and honor the achievements and collaborative spirit of our region’s…

Oregon DMV opens 200,000 appointment slots as ‘Driver Licenses for All’ takes effect

November 13, 2020 3:57 pm KTVZ News Partners

Oregon DMV on Friday opened about 200,000 new customer appointment slots for dates into January and February 2021 due to an expected surge in demand…

Where to buy Christmas tree permits this year? Online (only), of course

November 13, 2020 3:33 pm KTVZ News Partners

Starting Monday, Christmas tree permits can be purchased online and at vendor locations across Central Oregon. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, permits…

Deschutes County road construction update: Week of Nov. 15-21

November 13, 2020 11:21 am KTVZ News Partners

Here is Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of Nov.…

Central Oregon Suicide Prevention Alliance hosts virtual event

November 13, 2020 10:47 am KTVZ News Partners

On Saturday, Nov. 21, the Central Oregon Suicide Prevention Alliance, with the support of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, is hosting…

Public invited to online Community Resource Forum

November 13, 2020 10:31 am KTVZ News Partners

Local community service providers would like to invite you to a Community Resource Forum on Tuesday, Nov. 17 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Collectively,…

Put safety on the menu: Thanksgiving is worst day of year for home cooking fires

November 12, 2020 10:16 pm KTVZ News Partners

The National Fire Protection Association is urging the public to make fire safety a priority when preparing this year’s Thanksgiving feast. The…

Renovations complete at NE Bend neighborhood park

November 12, 2020 10:16 am KTVZ News Partners

A newly renovated park is now open for play in Northeast Bend. The Bend Park and Recreation District announced Thursday that renovations and…

OSU-Cascades honors student and employee veterans

November 11, 2020 11:27 am KTVZ News Partners

Oregon State University–Cascades is honoring students and employees who are veterans with an online and in-person exhibit this week entitled “I…

Invest in Central Oregon youth with Heart of Oregon Corps, marking 20 years

November 10, 2020 4:45 pm KTVZ News Partners

Heart of Oregon Corps, a local nonprofit serving young people, is celebrating 20 years in Central Oregon. You’re invited to celebrate with…

Oregonians reminded of freight, speed restrictions on fire-affected highways

November 10, 2020 4:30 pm KTVZ News Partners

The traveling public and commercial freight haulers are being reminded by ODOT that restrictions still apply on some Oregon highway sections where…

Veterans, Gold Star families to gain free federal lands access, from Veterans Day on

November 10, 2020 9:44 am KTVZ News Partners

On behalf of the Trump Administration and in support of America’s military members and families, U.S. Secretary of the Interior David L. Bernhardt…

Partnership’s first year recycles 1.23M bottles, cans, saves $123K for higher ed

November 10, 2020 9:37 am KTVZ News Partners

Just one year after the launch of the partnership between Oregon College Savings Plan and Oregon BottleDrop, over 1,280 Oregonians are now saving for…