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Deschutes County Planning Commission sets public hearing on rule changes for temporary hardship dwellings

March 6, 2025 1:46 pm Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Planning Commission invites property owners to attend a public hearing on Thursday, March 13 as it reviews…

Council on Aging of Central Oregon receives grants to bolster senior nutrition programs, meet growing need

March 5, 2025 6:20 pm Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Council on Aging of Central Oregon is starting the year strong with $56,000 in new grant funding to bolster its senior…

Oregon launches website to commemorate America’s upcoming 250th anniversary

March 4, 2025 5:23 pm Barney Lerten

PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The America 250 Oregon Commission recently announced the launch of Oregon’s official U.S. Semiquincentennial…

Partners in Care introduces end-of-life doula program in partnership with Peaceful Presence Project

March 4, 2025 2:54 pm Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Partners In Care, the leading and most trusted provider of hospice, home health, and palliative care services in Central Oregon,…

Bend City Council reviewing public input on key issues as it sets goals for the next two years

March 4, 2025 2:13 pm Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend City Council is in the process of setting goals for the 2025-2027 biennium after gathering input from community…

Forest Service resets NW Forest Plan amendment public meeting in Sisters for next week

March 4, 2025 1:21 pm Barney Lerten

SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) – A public meeting on the proposed amendment for the Northwest Forest Plan, hosted by the Deschutes National Forest, has been…

Prineville Police, others across state plan speed enforcement blitz throughout March

February 28, 2025 4:19 pm Barney Lerten

PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Beginning Saturday, March 1st and extending through Monday, March 31st, the Prineville Police Department, along with other…

Bend Cultural Tourism Fund opens grant application period for arts, cultural tourism projects

February 27, 2025 2:33 pm Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Cultural Tourism Commission, a Visit Bend Project overseeing the Bend Cultural Tourism Fund, announced the opening of…

Deschutes County again will offer free yard debris disposal this spring, ahead of wildfire season

February 26, 2025 2:08 pm Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County is encouraging residents to prepare their homes for wildfire season and will be offering free disposal of…

Heart of Oregon Corps Legacy 25 Central Campus

Opportunity Foundation of C.O., Heart of Oregon Corps announce Redmond land sale for youth workforce development

February 18, 2025 10:29 am Jillian Fortner

Two local nonprofits, Opportunity Foundation of Central Oregon and Heart of Oregon Corps, recently announced a landmark moment in their partnership:…

‘Know Chaos’ this March with Deschutes Public Library; variety of events, activities planned

February 25, 2025 5:12 pm Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Scatter plans and join Deschutes Public Library in the wake of “Know Chaos” this March. Stay on the edge of your seat with a…

Volunteers in Medicine Clinic of the Cascades

Volunteers in Medicine Clinic expands Health Within Reach program with grant support from SunLife U.S.

February 25, 2025 4:05 pm Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Volunteers in Medicine Clinic of the Cascades said Tuesday it’s proud to announce the expansion of its Health Within…

Seasonal changes, snowmelt prompt state agency’s reminder to check on your flood insurance

February 25, 2025 1:55 pm Barney Lerten

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…

Redmond Police Department honored as regional Agency of the Year by Western States Information Network

February 19, 2025 6:24 pm Barney Lerten

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Redmond Police Department was recognized Wednesday as the Western States Information Network’s Oregon Region 2 Agency of…

High Desert Museum invites visitors to explore the colorful patterns of nature in new, original exhibition

February 19, 2025 4:17 pm Barney Lerten

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…

Deschutes County seeks volunteer to serve on Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council Board

February 19, 2025 3:51 pm Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Board County of Commissioners is accepting applications from Deschutes County residents who are interested in serving on the…

OSU-Cascades hosting free tax preparation services for qualified individuals, families

February 19, 2025 2:38 pm Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — OSU-Cascades will host free tax preparation appointments for qualifying families and individuals through April 15. Appointments…

First Interstate Bank partners with The Giving Plate for ongoing food drive at all C.O. branch locations

February 18, 2025 4:53 pm Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — First Interstate Bank has partnered with The Giving Plate, Central Oregon’s largest food pantry, for an ongoing food drive.…

OnPoint Credit Union seeks nominations for 16th annual Prize for Excellence in Education

February 18, 2025 4:04 pm Barney Lerten

PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — For 16 years, OnPoint Community Credit Union has honored Oregon and SW Washington educators with its Prize for Excellence…

OSU-Cascades Summer Academy for high school students open for registration

February 18, 2025 11:09 am Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTZ) — Registration is open for the Summer Academy at Oregon State University-Cascades, a program for high school students that includes…