BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A refurbished community center in Antelope. Therapy for kids in Sisters. High-quality outdoor recreation for people with disabilities. These are just a few of the projects and programs in Central Oregon receiving a $394,562 boost from the 2024 Fall Cycle of Community Grants from Oregon Community Foundation. The statewide funder has
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College’s veterinary technician program is staging a pet food drive to benefit Redmond’s BrightSide Animal Center, now through 5 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 13, with drop-off sites at all four of the college’s campuses. Canned food and sealed dry food for cats and dogs can be dropped off
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The new year is ahead and there are plenty of recreation offerings to welcome in 2025. The Bend Park and Recreation District is opening registration for winter recreation programs and winter/spring sports leagues on Dec. 9, Dec. 10 and Dec. 11. Available activities include programs held in January through March and
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The Roundhouse Foundation has announced grants for 134 organizations that work in rural and Indigenous communities in Oregon, with $2,026,500 in total support. These organizations were selected as part of the Fall 2024 Open Call grants cycle, which closed in September. The grant partners receiving the awards are nonprofits or community governments working on varied
Continue ReadingThis Giving Tuesday, Deschutes Children’s Foundation will inspire generosity, thanks to a partnership with the Maybelle Clark McDonald Fund. DCF is excited to announce that they have received $30,000 in matching grant funds from the Maybelle Clark McDonald Fund to bolster their impact in Central Oregon. Any gift will be matched up to $30,000, doubling the impact for
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QUINCY, Mass. (KTVZ) — Christmas trees, holiday decorations and festive meals – hallmarks of the holiday season – present potential fire hazards that collectively contribute to an increase in U.S. home fires each December. According to the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®), Christmas Day and Christmas Eve were the second- and third-leading days of the year for
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — For the third year in a row, Partners In Care has been recognized with a prestigious five-star rating on the Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems Hospice Survey. The Home Health team at Partners In Care also achieved a five-star rating from the Home Health Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This Thanksgiving, Diversified Heating and Cooling is giving back to the community by providing a deserving family in need with a state-of-the-art heat pump. The giveaway reflects the company’s dedication to supporting local families and ensuring homes are warm, comfortable, and energy-efficient during the holiday season. “As a family-owned business, we understand
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) The two most common days for cooking fires in the United States are Thanksgiving and the day before. Cooking causes an average of 158,400 home fires per year, which is 44% of all home fires in the United States. The American Red Cross, Cascades Region, offers safety steps everyone can follow if they will
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Heading into the holiday season, Pacific Power is reminding customers to be vigilant about fraudulent communications from scammers posing as utility representatives. This activity tends to increase during this time of year. Customers can protect themselves from these types of schemes by being aware of the following facts: Scammers will often
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OLYMPIA, Wash. (KTVZ) — Independent pet retailer Mud Bay is looking to propel record-breaking donations — including 15 tons of pet food — to local Pacific NW animal shelters this holiday season. “We’ve all seen how the shelters in our communities have been at max capacity,” said Mud Bay Shelter Programs Manager Justin Anderson. “This
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Give the gift of the outdoors and save this season with the Oregon State Parks 12-month parking permit sale during December. Shoppers can buy the annual parking permits for only $25 (regularly $30) from Dec. 1 through Dec. 31. The permit is good for 12 months starting in the month of purchase
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Imagine a Thanksgiving where tails are wagging amongst purrs and barks of excitement. You’ll find that on Thanksgiving Day at the Humane Society of Central Oregon. Volunteers and staff will serve a specially prepared meal and graciously donated by J DUB Restaurant and Bar. The celebration goes far beyond the dinner plate.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ — The Center for Health Statistics at Oregon Health Authority is raising fees on orders for certified copies of vital records placed online and by phone. The $4.25 fee increases go into effect Jan. 1. The Center for Health Statistics — also known as Oregon Vital Records and based at OHA’s Public
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(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mid Oregon Credit Union is inviting the community to participate in its popular annual Holiday Dough fundraiser, supporting local charities that provide food and other needed items to individuals and families experiencing financial challenges during the holiday season. Holiday Dough kicks off this week and continues through Friday,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The days are growing shorter but that doesn’t mean you can’t pack them full of fun and splendor for “Know Merriment” this December at the Deschutes Public Library. Take a DIY approach to gift giving with creative holiday cards, tasty seasonal shrubs, and community gift-wrapping parties. Enjoy sounds of the season
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — – Roadside brush trimming operations will begin as soon as Friday along Forest Service Road 11 on the Sisters Ranger District. If weather conditions allow, brushing operations will also occur along FSR 12 and FRS 14 over the next few months. The roadside brushing, as it’s called, is conducted as a part
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Shepherd’s House Ministries is calling on the Central Oregon community to come together in the spirit of gratitude and generosity by contributing to its annual Thanksgiving Dinner.
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LAKE OSWEGO, Ore. (KTVZ) — Umpqua Bank announced Thursday the launch of its 10th Annual Warm Hearts Winter Drive, an associate-driven campaign to support individuals, families and youths throughout the bank’s footprint who struggle with access to housing and other basic resources. As part of the drive, Umpqua Bank’s 4,800 associates and nearly 300 local branches will
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MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Police Chief Timothy Plummer and the Madras Police Department are taking steps to ensure road safety during the busy Thanksgiving holiday travel period. With support from a grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the department will participate in the Speeding Slows You Down high-visibility
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