League of Oregon Cities Annual Conference returns to Central Oregon next week
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The League of Oregon Cities is expecting nearly 1,000 attendees for its 99th Annual Conference and Business Meeting, the largest…
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Next week’s Great Oregon Shakeout drill encourages Oregonians to practice earthquake safety
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregonians have become all too familiar with the need for emergency preparedness due to various hazards, including wildfires,…
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Prineville DMV office closed for Thursday due to staffing issues
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Due to staffing, the Prineville DMV office will be closed Thursday, agency officials announced. Much user business can be…
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High Desert Christian Academy working to transform former hospital into educational hub
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — In recent months, High Desert Christian Academy staff and community partners have been blazing the trail and garnering…
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Bend Chamber launches new ‘NEXTUp Leaders’ program to support leadership skills development
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Many employees are initially excited when they first step into management or leadership roles, but this can quickly turn to…
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Council on Aging of C. Oregon offers free counseling on key changes as Medicare open enrollment begins
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Medicare Open Enrollment is just one week away, and the Council on Aging of Central Oregon’s free Medicare counseling services…
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Bend Police Department mails online community survey invitations to 20,000 households across city
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Police Department on Monday mailed invitations to 20,000 households in the city, asking them to fill out our biannual…
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The Environmental Center seeks ‘Garden for Every School’ grant applications
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Environmental Center’s Garden for Every School program is pleased to announce that annual garden grants are open and…
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Forest Service Christmas tree permits to become available this week through Recreation.gov
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service is selling Christmas Tree permits through Recreation.gov, which makes it…
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Sunriver Resort voted Best Resort in the Pacific NW in 2024 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards
SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) – Sunriver Resort, the Pacific Northwest’s treasured resort destination located 15 miles from Bend, OR, and managed by…
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Deschutes County DA’s office seeks volunteers for young-adult restorative justice program
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Since 2021, the Deschutes County District Attorney’s Office has been offering the Emerging Adult Program, a pre-charge…
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Bend-La Pine Schools hires Karen Rush as new elementary programs director
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-La Pine Schools has hired Karen Rush as one of the District’s two Executive Directors of Elementary Programs. She will…
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43rd annual Soroptimist International of Bend Holiday Wreath & Evergreens Sale underway
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As the fall colors start to show, Central Oregonians know the Holidays are just around the corner! The spirit of generosity is…
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Black Butte Ranch’s new Lodge wins 2024 Building a Better Oregon Award
BLACK BUTTE RANCH, Ore. (KTVZ) — Black Butte Ranch’s new Lodge, which opened in 2023, was selected as a 2024 Building a Better Oregon Award winner…
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Upcoming COCC education summit to spotlight community health workers
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College is hosting the second annual Community Health Workforce Summit, Oct. 18-19 at the Bend campus,…
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Oregon Housing and Community Services’ Homeowner Assistance Fund accepting final applications online
SALEM, Ore. — Oregon Housing and Community Services is reopening the Homeowner Assistance Fund online application portal to accept final…
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Fall Festival’s Great Bark Bash to feature three tail-wagging dog races; competitors sought
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Fall Festival’s The Great Bark Bash is featuring three exciting races that will have tails wagging and spectators…
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Redmond HS construction technology program awarded DeWalt ‘Grow the Trades’ grant
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond High School is honored to be recognized as a DEWALT Grow the Trades Grant recipient for its efforts to teach building…
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Family Access Network reports on its positive, lasting impacts during the 2023-24 school year
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Family Access Network is proud to highlight the difference its dedicated FAN advocates made in the lives of children and…
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Deschutes County commissioners vote 2-1 to adopt revised 2040 Comprehensive Plan
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Following 2 1/2 years of extensive community outreach and plan development, the Board of County Commissioners on Wednesday voted…
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