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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U.S. Cellular offers grants to K-12 nonprofits
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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City of Bend seeks to fill community advisory committee positions
Community committees are a great way to get involved with city government. The city of Bend has a number of boards, committees, commissions and…
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Downtown Bend Biz Assn. appoints cultural awareness, diversity coordinator
The Downtown Bend Business Association (DBBA), a small nonprofit dedicated to increasing the vitality of Downtown Bend, announced today that it has…
Continue Reading Deschutes County holding virtual open house on Terrebonne sewer needs
Deschutes County invites Terrebonne residents to participate in a community conversation on how to best meet Terrebonne’s wastewater…
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ODOT Region 4 construction update: Week of August 24-28
Here is the Oregon Department of Transportation’s Region 4 construction update for the week of August…
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Deschutes County health officials list tips to minimize wildfire smoke impacts
Deschutes County Health Services advises residents to take health precautions during periods of smoke. Many factors influence a person’s…
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#ChalkTheVote is a chance for you to mark the 19th Amendment’s centennial
The Deschutes Historical Museum invites the public to help #ChalktheVote in celebration of the centennial of the 19th Amendment. This fun,…
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Free pheasant hunts for youth hunters coming up in September
Youth hunters (age 17 and under) can sign up now for ODFW’s free pheasant hunts happening around the state starting in September.…
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