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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IRS: SSI recipients to receive automatic Economic Impact Payments
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — The Internal Revenue Service, working in partnership with the Treasury Department and the Social Security Administration,…
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Wyden to hold online town hall on Friday
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., announced Monday that he will have a live online town hall hosted by Town Hall Project, open to all Oregonians, beginning at…
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New In Our Backyard short film illustrates realities of human trafficking
Bend’s local human trafficking non-profit, IN OUR BACKYARD, has released a short film entitled: Hidden In Plain Sight. The film was created with…
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Purple Up! Day shows support for military youth
Purple Up! Day is a worldwide event in all communities and all military installations. Show your support for Military Youth (those that have a loved…
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FootZone’s 2020 Dirty Half Marathon is canceled
FootZone is sad to announce that the June 14, 2020 Dirty Half Marathon has been canceled due to the ongoing COVID-19…
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OSU Extension Service in Redmond answers food safety questions
Is fresh produce from the grocery store safe? Produce in the grocery stores or other markets (and the garden) needs the same care and cleaning as…
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United Way awards $28K in grants from COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — In this time of crisis, our United Way in Central Oregon continues to demonstrate its leadership in rapid fundraising and quick…
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Late-start classes extend spring term options at COCC
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — While Central Oregon Community College’s spring term is currently underway, the college is offering a lineup of late-start…
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OSU Extension Outdoor School provides resources for families during stay-home order
The statewide Oregon State University Extension Service Outdoor School program is offering resources to engage children in learning about nature…
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