Bend Park and Rec’s fall recreation program registration opens next week
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Park and Recreation District is opening registration for fall recreation programs and winter sports leagues on Monday…
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City of Madras launches new e-permitting application system
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Madras is excited to announce the launch of our new online e-permit submission system! This platform allows…
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City of Bend seeks applicants to fill five vacant positions on Human Rights and Equity Commission
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend is seeking applicants to fill five vacant four-year and partial-term positions on the Bend Human Rights and…
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Smokey Bear is about to turn 80 – and Discover Your Forest, Deschutes National Forest invite you to his birthday party
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Discover Your Forest and Deschutes National Forest are throwing Smokey Bear a birthday party on Friday, August 9, from 11:00…
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KPOV High Desert Community Radio hires Linda Orcelletto as executive director to guide station
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — KPOV 88.9 FM High Desert Community Radio is pleased to announce Linda Orcelletto as its new executive director. Orcelletto…
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Deschutes County encourages residents to review, comment on draft wildfire hazard map
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County is encouraging residents to review and comment on a draft version of the statewide wildfire hazard map, which…
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Family Access Network receives $15,000 grant from Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation
 BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Family Access Network has received a $15,000 grant from the Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation to provide children and…
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Forest Service Road 370 reopens, providing access to Broken Top, Crater Ditch trailheads
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) –The Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District on the Deschutes National Forest is unlocking the gate at Todd Lake Tuesday to open Forest…
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Bend Park & Rec lifeguards earn five-star quality rating achievement
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Park and Recreation District’s aquatics team has achieved a top rating for the quality of its lifeguarding staff at…
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Bend Venture Conference returns in October; EDCO adds ‘Early Bird’ registration discount
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Economic Development for Central Oregon will once again host the annual Bend Venture Conference on Thursday, October 17th -…
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The 2024 Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo is at hand: Here’s a look what’s on tap
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo is back, promising an unforgettable experience filled with top-tier entertainment,…
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Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo offering sneak peek of drone show in downtown Bend, Old Mill District
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo is thrilled to announce the return of our spectacular pre-fair drone show in the Old…
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Bend Police Dept. moves National Night Out event to Bear Creek Elementary; Redmond PD also outlines Aug. 6 plans
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Bend Police Department will host its National Night Out at Bear Creek Elementary School from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday,…
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As Olympics begin, SAIF reminds: Injury prevention is not just for athletes
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — While you tune in to watch sports over the next two weeks, consider: The arena is not that different from a workplace. SAIF,…
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ODF: Recreational users play key role to prevent fires in state forests
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The heat of summer makes shade-covered state forest an appealing destination for many. “July and August see the most…
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ODOT, Commute Options partner on free Oregon Friendly Driver Course, aiming to reduce crashes
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Friendly Driver Course is a collaborative effort funded by the Oregon Department of Transportation and administered…
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Leath Tonino chosen as winner of 10th annual Waterston Desert Writing Prize by guest judge Sam Waterston
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Leath Tonino has been officially selected as the winner of the 10th annual Waterston Desert Writing Prize by guest judge and…
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COCC youth program getting ready to stage ‘Wizard of Oz’ in Madras
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The yellow brick road is arriving in Madras the first weekend of August, as Central Oregon Community College’s community…
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Mid Oregon Credit Union surpasses 48,000 members
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Mid Oregon Credit Union, the only financial institution headquartered in Central Oregon, has announced that it has grown to…
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Hayden Homes VP Deborah Flagan appointed to governor’s Regional Solutions Advisory Committee
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Hayden Homes Vice President of Community Engagement and Giving Deborah Flagan is grateful to be selected to join Governor…
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