Shepherd’s House offering Thanksgiving food boxes, seeking donations
Shepherd’s House Ministries is seeking the public’s help through donations of Thanksgiving food boxes it can distribute to those in need this…
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Redmond Police, Crook County SO seat belt enforcement: Click It or Ticket — day or night
The Redmond Police Department has teamed up with law enforcement agencies nationwide for a Border to Border (B2B) law enforcement event to kick off…
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Home Instead’s ‘Be a Santa to a Senior’ program adapts with the times
At a time when it may be more important than ever, Home Instead’s® seasonal favorite Be A Santa to a Senior returns stronger than ever, with new…
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Deschutes County to limit public access during 2-week ‘freeze’
Beginning Wednesday, Deschutes County will limit public access to most county buildings. The county will continue providing services virtually and by…
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Bend Fire & Rescue kicks off winter clothing drive
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Fire & Rescue is kicking off its winter coat drive. We are collecting winter coats, gloves, scarves, and socks of all…
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OregonSaves retirement program expands to personal support workers
The Oregon Retirement Savings Board and State Treasurer Tobias Read announced Tuesday that the OregonSaves retirement program is now available for…
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Redmond School District seeks bond oversight panel members
The Redmond School District is seeking engaged members of the Redmond community who would like to serve on its Bond Oversight…
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Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday: Digital defense against dangers of EXIF data
This week, the Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday feature focuses on building a digital defense against the dangers of EXIF data.…
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Family Access Network receives $5,000 grant from Les Schwab
The Family Access Network has received a $5,000 grant from Les Schwab Tire Centers for FAN advocate services in Crook and Deschutes counties.…
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Oregon VA to host women veterans town hall on Friday
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Kelly Fitzpatrick, director of the Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs, will host a live virtual town hall meeting this…
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Deschutes National Forest begins winter wildlife area closures on Dec. 1
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Four winter wildlife area closures will take effect across the Deschutes National Forest on Tuesday, Dec. 1, to protect winter…
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Bend boosts business fine for COVID-19 violations; mask complaint hotline available
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — At a special meeting related to rising COVID-19 cases last week, the Bend City Council agreed to increase fines for businesses…
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Tower Theater calls on community on #GivingTuesday
On Tuesday, Dec. 1st, the nonprofit Tower Theatre Foundation joins the #GivingTuesday movement – a global day of unity to unleash grassroots…
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Kôr Community Land Trust salutes Bend project’s generous business partner
Affordable housing remains a challenge for the Bend community, but a powerful partnership between a local nonprofit organization and an exceptionally…
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Applicants sought for Deschutes Public Library board vacancy
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes Public Library Board is seeking applicants for a vacancy in the Zone 2 position, which represents Sisters, Tumalo,…
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C.O. curbside drop-off sites open for ‘Operation Christmas Child’
As Thanksgiving Day approaches, many families are already thinking about Christmas. For those who are including Operation Christmas Child shoebox…
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C.O. Locavore reminder: Use Oregon Farm Direct vouchers before they expire
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…
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Application deadline nears for Deschutes Cultural Coalition grants
The Deschutes Cultural Coalition’s deadline to apply for the 2020-21 Cultural Grants is coming up. The complete online application is due by…
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Bend Chamber seeks submissions for ‘SAGE: Stories of Resilience’
For 30 years, the Bend business community has come together to celebrate and honor the achievements and collaborative spirit of our region’s…
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Oregon DMV opens 200,000 appointment slots as ‘Driver Licenses for All’ takes effect
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…
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