SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — As the state transitions from winter to spring, now is a good time to talk to your insurance company or agent about flood insurance coverage. Recent heavy rains and the anticipated snowmelt are reminders that parts of Oregon are flood-prone, and the Oregon Division of Financial Regulation urges homeowners and businesses
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Redmond Police Department was recognized Wednesday as the Western States Information Network’s Oregon Region 2 Agency of the Year. Region 2 encompasses 17 of Oregon’s 36 counties. This award recognizes the department’s leadership in fostering a culture of excellence and for its commitment to sharing investigative and operational information with other
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Nature is alive with a special type of pattern called fractals. From the smallest ice crystal to the vastness of the galaxy, fractals are the building blocks of the natural world.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Board County of Commissioners is accepting applications from Deschutes County residents who are interested in serving on the Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council (COIC) Board. The individual appointed to the volunteer position will represent the unemployed and underemployed sectors of the community and focus on workforce development. The COIC is
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — OSU-Cascades will host free tax preparation appointments for qualifying families and individuals through April 15. Appointments are available between 5 and 8 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays, and noon to 4 p.m. on Saturdays. The program is offered through the Internal Revenue Service’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, or VITA. VITA
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — First Interstate Bank has partnered with The Giving Plate, Central Oregon’s largest food pantry, for an ongoing food drive. First Interstate is providing reusable orange bags at each branch location in Central Oregon. These bags can be filled with food purchased at local stores or packed with food from home pantries.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — For 16 years, OnPoint Community Credit Union has honored Oregon and SW Washington educators with its Prize for Excellence in Education. This May, OnPoint will award $193,000 to the winning educators and schools nominated by their students and community. While every year is a big celebration, the 16-year mark has additional
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BEND, Ore. (KTZ) — Registration is open for the Summer Academy at Oregon State University-Cascades, a program for high school students that includes classes, recreation and an introduction to college life. Summer Academy is a six-day program led by OSU-Cascades staff, faculty and students. It will be offered July 20-25 and July 27 to Aug.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Humane Society of Central Oregon recently announced Clara Smith of Bend as the winner of their 2025 Pup Crawl logo competition. Chosen from a dozen talented entrants, Smith’s design captures the spirit of our beloved Pup Crawl with its bold, fun imagery. The logo submission was inspired by her playful
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Every time a person steps into a crosswalk or a person riding navigates the road with a car, trust is at play. Trust that drivers will yield. Trust that everyone knows the rules. Trust that we all understand our road network is for moving people via many modes. But with 94
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ — Assistance League of Bend, through its Operation School Bell® program, provides new clothing to students from kindergarten through Grade 12. In addition to its fall dressing events, which benefited over 1,900 students, the organization will soon host a spring shopping campaign for 500 students. Students will shop for new school clothes
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SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Sunriver Service District says it’s pleased to announce the official ribbon-cutting of the new Police and Fire Public Safety Building, scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 20 beginning at 11 am. The event is open to all residents, community members, visitors and the media. The event will begin with the official ribbon
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The BrightSide Animal Center nonprofit animal shelter in Redmond invites the community to spread the love this Valentine’s Day by adopting a furry friend during their special “You Can’t Buy Love, But You Can Adopt It” adoption event on Friday, February 14th, from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM. For one day
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Redmond is seeking applications to fill current vacancies on city committees and commissions. Applications for youth ex-officio positions are also being accepted. Youth ex-officio positions were created to encourage youth involvement in city business and to create an opportunity for them to voice their concerns and ideas
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Local small business owner John Heylin has announced the creation of a local Politics Night every fourth Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at Unofficial Logging Company in downtown Bend at 910 NW Harriman Street. The event is free to attend, is open to every resident of Deschutes County and hopes to foster local action
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Every year, more than three million young people are served by Boys & Girls Clubs across the country. To show their continued support in preparing today’s youth for a brighter tomorrow, Ross Stores, Inc. is partnering with Boys & Girls Clubs of America for the 11th annual three-week in-store “Help Local
Continue ReadingSALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon taxpayers preparing their own taxes can now file their returns using computer kiosks set up in public spaces in Department of Revenue regional offices in Bend, Eugene, Gresham, and Portland during business hours. The kiosks can be used to file taxes through the free fillable forms and Direct File Oregon e-file
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Every odd-numbered year since 1911, the Oregon Secretary of State’s office has published the Oregon Blue Book, our state’s official almanac and fact book. Each edition of the book features beautiful, new cover images of Oregon captured by the winners of the Oregon Blue Book Cover Photo Contest. The 2025-2026 Oregon
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A $1,000 scholarship opportunity is available to seniors from Redmond and Crook County high schools who are interested in pursuing higher education in psychology, behavioral health, addiction studies, psychiatry, social work, and related fields. Students are encouraged to apply for this scholarship. The top student applicants from both Redmond and Crook
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Inspired by Circuit Judge Raymond Crutchley’s announcement and Deschutes County’s Cupid Docket, Crook and Jefferson County Presiding Judge Annette Hillman has added Cupid Dockets on Valentine’s Day, Friday, February 14. Crook and Jefferson County Circuit Court Judges will perform wedding ceremonies for couples wishing to marry on Valentine’s Day. All Circuit
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