Heaven Can Wait goes virtual in 2020, with a different mission
St. Charles Foundation is changing its annual Heaven Can Wait 5K to a virtual event this year to raise funds for St. Charles Health System’s…
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Oregon Dept. of Revenue expands tax filing, payment extensions
The Oregon Department of Revenue announced Tuesday an expansion of the types of tax returns for which filing and payment deadlines have been extended…
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C.O. youth activists plan digital climate change demonstration
On Wednesday the 50th anniversary of the first Earth Day, Deschutes Youth Climate Congress, with cosponsoring organizations, are joining worldwide…
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United Way of Deschutes County awards grants for COVID-19 response
On Tuesday, United Way of Deschutes County, a 21 Cares for Kids partner, said it’s given $97,000 to nonprofit agencies helping out people hardest hit…
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Relief funds help keep Heart of Oregon Corps going strong
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Amidst the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, Heart of Oregon Corps is keeping its commitment to its young people front and center —…
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NW Assn. for Blind Athletes launches online video resource library
VANCOUVER, Wash. (KTVZ) — The Northwest Association for Blind Athletes has announced the formal launch of their Sports Adaptations Video Resource…
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‘Transfer Tuesdays’: Sessions for adults seeking to finish degree at OSU-Cascades
Students interested in enrolling at Oregon State University–Cascades are invited to register for a personal online or phone appointment with a…
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Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday: Avoid becoming a ‘money mule’ amid COVID-19
Fraudsters are taking advantage of the uncertainty and fear surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic to steal your money, access your personal and financial…
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Patient gives back to Volunteers in Medicine Clinic
– Three years ago, Mariana found herself in a distressing situation. As an uninsured small business owner, her options for care seemed limited…
Continue ReadingThe Bend Foundation gives $100K to local organizations impacted by COVID-19
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Foundation is donating immediate grants totaling $100,000 to 10 key safety net and social service nonprofit…
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Donors give to immigrant families through Latino Association
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A large group of workers, including many first-responders, are categorically excluded from any financial help at all to cope…
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City of Bend installs more than 300 solar modules at water facility
The city of Bend said Monday it has completed installation of 324 solar base-mounted modules at its water filtration facility west of Bend. A $60,341…
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New community resource map available online
Deschutes County and several of its cities are working to reduce the spread of COVID-19 among vulnerable populations by offering a new map that shows…
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Chess for Success shifts to online tournaments, fundraiser
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This March, Chess for Success canceled the Oregon State Chess Tournament due to the pandemic. The cancellation was a…
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Oregon PUC confirms utilities have suspended disconnections, late fees
SALEM, Ore. – The Oregon Public Utility Commission said Monday it has confirmed that utilities it regulates across the state have taken steps to…
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Redmond School District launches online kindergarten registration
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Redmond School District has launched online registration for incoming kindergarten students for the 2020-2021 school…
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C.O. breweries’ new website offers beer pick-up, delivery info
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregonians wanting to support local breweries can now find information about beer pick up and delivery through one…
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IRS alert: Social Security recipients with eligible kids must act by Wednesday
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — The Internal Revenue Service on Monday issued a special alert for several groups of federal benefit recipients to act by this…
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Oregon primary election carries on, despite COVID-19
We are in full swing of election season and Oregon’s May 19 primary election is now less than a month away. Oregon Secretary of State Bev Clarno…
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National Crime Victims’ Rights Week observed
Every April, the Justice Department’s Office for Victims of Crime leads communities across the country in observing National Crime Victims’…
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