COCC vet techs holding pet food drive to benefit Redmond’s BrightSide Animal Center
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College’s veterinary technician program is staging a pet food drive to benefit Redmond’s BrightSide…
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Bend Park and Rec District opens winter recreation registration Dec. 9-11
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The new year is ahead and there are plenty of recreation offerings to welcome in 2025. The Bend Park and Recreation District is…
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Sisters-based Roundhouse Foundation awards over $2 million to rural support organizations
The Roundhouse Foundation has announced grants for 134 organizations that work in rural and Indigenous communities in Oregon, with $2,026,500 in…
Continue ReadingDeschutes Children’s Foundation celebrates Giving Tuesday, receives $30,000 in matching grant funds
This Giving Tuesday, Deschutes Children’s Foundation will inspire generosity, thanks to a partnership with the Maybelle Clark McDonald Fund. DCF…
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December is leading month for U.S. home fires; officials offer safety tips to avoid trouble
QUINCY, Mass. (KTVZ) — Christmas trees, holiday decorations and festive meals – hallmarks of the holiday season – present potential fire hazards…
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Partners in Care again receives five-star ratings for patient care
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — For the third year in a row, Partners In Care has been recognized with a prestigious five-star rating on the Consumer Assessment…
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Diversified Heating and Cooling giving away heat pump for family in need this Thanksgiving
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This Thanksgiving, Diversified Heating and Cooling is giving back to the community by providing a deserving family in need with…
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Red Cross Cascades Region offers steps to help you avoid a cooking fire over the holidays
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) The two most common days for cooking fires in the United States are Thanksgiving and the day before. Cooking causes an…
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Pacific Power warning customers about billing scams
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Heading into the holiday season, Pacific Power is reminding customers to be vigilant about fraudulent communications from…
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‘Tons of Love’ and Giving Trees: Mud Bay aims for record-breaking holiday donations to NW animal shelters
OLYMPIA, Wash. (KTVZ) — Independent pet retailer Mud Bay is looking to propel record-breaking donations — including 15 tons of pet food — to…
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Oregon State Parks offer $5 off annual parking permits during December, before fees rise in 2025
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Give the gift of the outdoors and save this season with the Oregon State Parks 12-month parking permit sale during December.…
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Special Thanksgiving dinner for animals at Humane Society of C.O.; also free pet food, beds for families in need
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Imagine a Thanksgiving where tails are wagging amongst purrs and barks of excitement. You’ll find that on Thanksgiving Day at…
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OHA to raise fees Jan. 1 for online, phone-ordered vital records
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ — The Center for Health Statistics at Oregon Health Authority is raising fees on orders for certified copies of vital records…
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Mid-Oregon Credit Union’s Holiday Dough fundraiser back for 2024 season, benefits C.O. food pantries
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mid Oregon Credit Union is inviting the community to participate in its popular annual Holiday Dough…
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‘Know Merriment’ this busy holiday December with the Deschutes Public Library
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The days are growing shorter but that doesn’t mean you can’t pack them full of fun and splendor for “Know Merriment”…
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Forest Service plans roadside brush trimming near Black Butte, Metolius River on Sisters Ranger District
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — – Roadside brush trimming operations will begin as soon as Friday along Forest Service Road 11 on the Sisters Ranger…
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Shepherd’s House Ministries seeks donations for annual Thanksgiving Dinner
Shepherd’s House Ministries is calling on the Central Oregon community to come together in the spirit of gratitude and generosity by contributing to…
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Umpqua Bank launches Warm Hearts Winter Drive to support nonprofits, shelters helping neighbors in need
LAKE OSWEGO, Ore. (KTVZ) — Umpqua Bank announced Thursday the launch of its 10th Annual Warm Hearts Winter Drive, an associate-driven campaign to…
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Madras Police launch ‘Speeding Slows You Down’ enforcement campaign during busy Thanksgiving holiday travel period
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Police Chief Timothy Plummer and the Madras Police Department are taking steps to ensure road safety during the busy…
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City of Bend seeks community feedback on 100-acre urban growth boundary expansion; 2 sites under consideration
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend is seeking community feedback on two potential site options for a one-time Urban Growth Boundary (UGB)…
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