Coffee-stand event raises over $1,000 for Mtn. View HS Sparrow
On Monday, March 2, Dutch Bros Bend and its customers raised $1,061 for Mountain View High School’s Sparrow Club to help support their inspiring…
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Council on Aging gets grant to bring meals to mobility-challenged seniors
The Council on Aging of Central Oregon announced Thursday that the Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation has awarded a $10,000 grant for home meal…
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RPA middle-schoolers learning all about farming
Redmond Proficiency Academy Middle School science students will visit DD Ranch, a Terrebonne farm, about 10 times over the course of the current…
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Spring Whale Watch Week returns to coast as whales migrate north
DEPOE BAY, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Spring Whale Watch Week event returns to the coast March 21-29 to celebrate the more than 25,000 gray whales expected…
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Facebook announces 2020 Community Action Grant recipients
Facebook’s Prineville Data Center announced Wednesday the latest recipients of its Community Action…
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COCC seeks budget committee member
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College is seeking individuals interested in serving on the college’s budget committee, representing…
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Crook County HS choir students qualify for state competition
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Music Education Association held its regional Vocal Solo and Ensemble Contest Saturday, Feb. 29 at…
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Youth, junior mtn. biking program expanding
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Cog Wild Bicycle Tours has announced a collection of new initiatives to support junior cyclists called Cascadia Junior Cycling.…
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Oregon WinterFest makes record donation to Big Brothers Big Sisters of C.O.
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The 2020 OnPoint Community Credit Union Oregon WinterFest was the largest in its 21-year history, with more than 39,000 visitors…
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14 new court-appointed advocates for foster children sworn in
Children in foster care in Central Oregon have 14 more advocates on their side. Community volunteers were sworn in as the latest group of Court…
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Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday: Safer web browsing
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday segment this week focuses on building a digital defense with browsers. Using web…
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DCSO offers free mandatory boater education classes
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Marine Unit is pleased to announce the return of our free Mandatory Boater Education training classes, as…
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Detours coming to SE 15th Street, Knott Road in Bend
Construction of a new roundabout at the intersection of Knott Road and 15th Street in Southeast Bend begins next Monday and will close the…
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KPOV gets podcast grant from Deschutes Cultural Coalition
Central Oregon nonprofit community radio station, KPOV High Desert Community Radio, 88.9 FM, was awarded a $500 grant from Deschutes Cultural…
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Crook County Library, Thrive C.O. expand social worker program
Social workers from Thrive Central Oregon will now visit the Crook County Library twice a week., the organizations announced Monday.…
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Oregon Dept. of Revenue urges you to stay alert for tax scams
It’s never safe to let down your guard, the Oregon Department of Revenue warns. Scam tactics are always evolving and becoming more effective.…
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High Desert Chamber Music offers hanging flower baskets
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — High Desert Chamber Music is offering hanging flower baskets to fund educational outreach efforts. Grown in the Valley, orders…
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MBSEF sends 14 Nordic athletes to Junior Nationals
MBSEF is sending 14 cross-country skiers to the Northwest team competing in the Junior National Championships in Soda Springs, Calif. this…
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SOAR Foundation relaunches to help Sisters Park & Rec District
The SOAR Foundation in Sisters has relaunched with three new board members, revised mission statement to assist the Sisters Park & Recreation…
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COCC student receives $2,000 Soroptimist ‘Live Your Dream Award’
This year’s Soroptimist International of Bend “Live Your Dream Award” winner is Sierra Marbut. She was the recipient of $2,000 at the annual…
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