Central Oregon events set to mark National Suicide Prevention Month
Tuesday marks the start of National Suicide Prevention Month. The Central Oregon Suicide Prevention Alliance and community partners are coordinating…
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Tickets go on sale for 2020 Bend Venture Conference; changes set for distancing
Economic Development for Central Oregon will host the 17th Annual Bend Venture Conference on Thursday and Friday, Oct. 15-16, both in-person and…
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ODOT Region 4 weekly construction report: Aug. 31-Sept. 4
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here’s the Oregon Department of Transportation’s Region 4 weekly construction update for the week of Aug. 31-Sept. 4. The Oregon…
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Wildfires set stage for National Preparedness Month task reminders
Human- and lightning-caused wildfires sparked across Oregon ahead of National Preparedness Month. These stern warnings make it critical for all…
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COCC accreditation reaffirmed for maximum 7 years
The Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities has reaffirmed Central Oregon Community College’s accreditation for a full term of seven…
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WorkSource Bend receives national award
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – At the National Association of State Workforce Agencies’ virtual 2020 Veterans Conference, the Oregon WorkSource Bend…
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City of Bend road and traffic report: Week of Aug. 31-Sept. 6
Here’s the city of Bend’s weekly road and traffic report for the week of August 31-Sept.…
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Deschutes County weekly road construction update: Week of August 30-Sept. 5
Here’s Deschutes County’s weekly road construction report for the week of August 30-Sept.…
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As school districts assess their back-to-school plans, athletic teams and after-school programs are looking at how fall sports and extra-curricular…
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Increased food benefits approved for September
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Human Services has received approval from Food and Nutrition Services to disburse increased food…
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Archery hunters advised to beware of fire danger, note closures, restrictions
As archery hunters head into the field, wildfires are burning — including the White River Fire, which as of Wednesday was less than a half-mile…
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ODOT material crushing, processing to begin at Sisters-area pit
A contractor with the Oregon Department of Transportation will begin crushing and processing materials in Zimmerman Cinder Pit on Friday, allowing…
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Central Oregonians urged to access mental health services during pandemic
In the midst of a global pandemic, tensions are high and many people are experiencing increased anxiety, depression and isolation. The Mind Your Mind…
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Oregon’s Early Learning Division offers advice on safe child care options
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – With in-person public schooling delayed in many communities across Oregon, families need to know what options are available…
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BBB warns of fake auto dealer, escrow shipping scam
Better Business Bureau Northwest + Pacific alerted consumers Wednesday of a fraudulent auto sales and shipping website claiming to have BBB…
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Council on Aging of C.O. begins improvements on new Senior Services Center
The Council on Aging of Central Oregon announced Wednesday that they are underway with the first phase of their new Senior Services Center building…
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Family Access Network receives $25K from Mt. Bachelor’s Play It Forward Fund
Mt. Bachelor’s Play It Forward Fund recently granted the Family Access Network (FAN) $25,000 to connect children and families to basic-need…
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Bend-Redmond Habitat seeks applicants for NW Bend cottages
Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity is excited to announce that their housing application period is now open for the organization’s NW Cottages site…
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Hospice of Redmond revamps Festival of Trees amid COVID-19
Hospice of Redmond’s annual fundraising event, Festival of Trees, is being transformed into a COVID-friendly event for the first time in 36 years.…
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Oregon Dept. of Revenue reminder: Unemployment benefits are taxable
Thousands of Oregonians are now receiving unemployment benefits, many for the first time. The Oregon Department of Revenue on Tuesday reminded…
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