Oregon PUC survey seeks public feedback about phone services
The Oregon Public Utility Commission has launched a survey to learn what Oregon residents think of their telecommunications services.…
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Four C.O. HS entries among young worker safety video contest finalists
The Oregon Young Employee Safety Coalition (O[yes]) has chosen six finalists for the annual young worker safety video contest, and four of them are…
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Sisters offers emergency grants to businesses hit by COVID-19
Sisters businesses affected by COVID-19 may be eligible for grants of up to $2,000 from funds provided by the Oregon Community Foundation. …
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C.O. health officials offer face covering do’s, don’ts
Central Oregon public health departments are encouraging residents to wear cloth face coverings in public settings when physical distancing measures…
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State agency urges homeowners: Check license before hiring contractor
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Construction Contractors Board, the state agency that licenses contractors in Oregon, has a message for homeowners making…
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IRS: Why your Economic Impact Payment may differ from expected amount
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) −The IRS and Treasury have successfully delivered nearly 130 million Economic Impact Payments to Americans in less than a month,…
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Gov. Brown orders flags lowered on Peace Officers Memorial Day
Gov. Kate Brown has ordered all flags at public institutions throughout Oregon be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Friday, May 15 in…
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United Way to distribute $182K in federal emergency funds
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Our local United Way in Central Oregon has been tasked with developing a distribution plan for over $182,000 in federal…
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Cascades Academy, Think Wild enter into partnership
Cascades Academy and Think Wild are excited to bring together their organizations in an official community partnership.…
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C.O. guidelines offer how to recreate outdoors safely
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Emergency Information Network encourages local residents to recreate safely. Those who choose to enjoy the…
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Reminder: Tuesday last day to safely mail ballots
Tuesday, May 12, is the last day for Deschutes County voters to safely mail their ballot for the May 19 Primary Election. Ballots must be received…
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City of Bend road and traffic report: Week of May 11-17
Ongoing Closures: SE 3rd Street between Division Street and Reed Lane for the safety crossing project, expect daytime lane closures including the…
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Every Child Central Oregon receives $15,000 grant
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Every Child Central Oregon is the recipient of a $15,000 grant from the Oregon Community Recovery Fund of Oregon Community…
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Latino Community Association cancels fundraiser
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After much consideration, the Latino Community Association has canceled its annual Gala de Oro this year out of concern for the…
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Redmond offers ‘virtual open house’ for feedback on transportation plan
The City of Redmond is updating its Transportation System Plan (TSP) and seeks citizen comments through a virtual open…
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Sunriver to test emergency siren system
Sunriver Fire, Sunriver Police and the Sunriver Owners Association will be conducting a test of the resort community’s emergency siren system next…
Continue ReadingState offers solution for Oregonians who lost health insurance
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Job loss due to COVID-19 has also caused many Oregonians to lose their health insurance. The Oregon Health Insurance…
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Cascade Lakes Highway, Paulina Lake Road opening dates set
The Deschutes County Road Department said Thursday it will open Paulina Lake Road on Friday, May 8, at 6 a.m. and Cascade Lakes Highway on Tuesday,…
Continue ReadingPGE’s parks may reopen on May 22
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Portland General Electric announced Wednesday tentative plans to reopen the 14 parks and recreation areas it operates at…
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Financial aid offered to Latino, immigrant businesses
Small Latino and immigrant-owned businesses in Central Oregon can now apply for financial help to stay afloat during the COVID-19 emergency. …
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