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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Amid COVID-19 pandemic, a thanks to public safety dispatchers
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — As the State of Oregon, and states across the nation, grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic and efforts to keep communities safe…
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Coast Guard reminds NW boaters of cold water drowning dangers
The Coast Guard reminds recreational boaters and paddlers to be aware of the risks involving cold water drownings.…
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Rethink Food Waste Challenge back for Round 2
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Environmental Center’s Rethink Waste Project seeks participants for its second Rethink Food Waste Challenge, designed to…
Continue ReadingCrook County COVID-19 Task Force awards nearly $180K in grants
The Crook County COVID-19 Business Assistance Task Force was formed to help local companies deal with the coronavirus economic impacts affecting…
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Redmond Proficiency Academy duo take 2nd in virtual State Science Fair
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond Proficiency Academy seniors Stephen Fawcett and Clara Garza recently won second place in the virtual State Science…
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IRS: VA benefits recipients to automatically receive stimulus payments
The Internal Revenue Service, working in partnership with the Treasury Department and the Department of Veterans Affairs, announced Friday that…
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Deschutes County Access to Justice Committee offers info amid COVID-19 pandemic
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Access to Justice Committee is a joint committee formed by the Deschutes County Circuit Court and the…
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City of Bend weekly road and traffic report, April 20-26
Here’s the city of Bend’s weekly road and traffic report for the week of April…
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Expanded FireFree events offer free yard debris recycling
Central Oregonians are staying home to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. This time at home provides a unique opportunity to prepare for fire…
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Rimrock Trails gets grant to boost outpatient behavioral health care access
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Rimrock Trails Treatment Services is honored to receive a $141,915 grant from the Central Oregon Health Council to fund…
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April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and calls are down, but experts are worried
Say cases could ‘skyrocket’ once stay-home orders are lifted BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Every April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and Central Oregon law…
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Bend-La Pine Schools open fall kindergarten registration
Bend-La Pine Schools families are invited to register kindergarten students for the coming 2020-21 school year, beginning Friday. Online registration…
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