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‘Blood, Sweat & Flannel’: New High Desert Museum exhibition explores regional history through a hard-working fabric

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) โ€” What comes to mind when you hear the word “flannel?” Perhaps itโ€™s your favorite plaid shirt, your trusty yardwork outfit, a rugged lumberjack or even a classic grunge band. A new, original High Desert Museum exhibition,ย Blood, Sweat & Flannel, explores what flannel represents. Opening Saturday, Nov. 2 and running through June

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COCC’s Native American Heritage Month brings ancient wisdom, veteran voices

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College is celebrating Native American Heritage Month with a lineup of free community events in November, including a presentation on how Native American ancient wisdom can meet modern challenges (Nov. 3), a talk from Native American military veterans (Nov. 15), and a documentary film screening of โ€œWhat Was

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Ochoco National Forest, Crooked River National Grassland receive National Grasslands Conservation Award

PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The National Grasslands Council has awarded the Crooked River National Grassland the 2024 National Grasslands Conservation Award for exceptional achievements in conservation and leadership in sustainable land management practices. The award recognizes the Crooked River National Grasslandโ€™s efforts working through strong partnerships with the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, Oregon Department

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Juniper Golf Course to host innovative ‘First Green’ event for Sky View Middle School students

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Juniper Golf Course will host an innovative environmental education outreach program that uses golf courses as environmental learning labs, when 90 middle school students from Sky View Middle School visit the golf course Tuesday, October 29 for a GCSAA First Green field trip. First Green is a Golf Course Superintendents Association

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Save time with TSA Preโœ“ยฎ; enrollment event coming to RDM Nov. 18-22

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) โ€“ Redmond Municipal Airport will be hosting a TSA Preโœ“ยฎ enrollment event in collaboration with IDEMIA, a TSA Preโœ“ยฎ authorized enrollment provider. Travelers will be able to enroll at 2252 SE Jesse Butler Circle from Nov. 18-22.ย  The program is open to U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals and lawful permanent residents. The enrollment

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High Desert Chamber Music receives operating support from the Oregon Arts Commission

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) โ€“ High Desert Chamber Music has been awarded a grant from the Oregon Arts Commission for $4,110 toward general operating support. The Oregon Arts Commission established the Operating Support Program to contribute to the core operations of Oregonโ€™s arts organizations that offer ongoing, sustained, artistic programming and outreach programs in the community.

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Shepherd’s House Ministries seeks community support at its annual Winter Coat Drive on Saturday

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As temperatures drop, many in Central Oregon are at risk of life-threatening conditions without proper winter clothing. A warm coat can be the difference between safety and hypothermia, providing critical protection against the elements. Shepherd’s House Ministries invites the community to participate in its Annual Winter Coat Drive on Saturday, October 26th, from 10

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Stroke Awareness Oregon launches BEFAST awareness campaign in November

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Stroke Awareness Oregon is excited to announce its November BEFAST Awareness Campaign.ย  This campaign, slated for November 11-18th is aimed at educating communities about stroke signs, prevention, and the importance of early medical intervention. Stroke isย  the leading cause of disability worldwide and the 4th leading cause of death in the

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Bethlehem Inn ranked sixth-best medium-sized organization in ‘100 Best Nonprofits to Work For in Oregon’ list

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bethlehem Inn announced that it ranked No. 6 (out of 100) of the best Medium Organization to work for in the 2024 100 Best Nonprofits to Work For in Oregon list. This list showcases nonprofit organizations with best-in-class workplace practices, based on surveys sent to employees of the participating nonprofits. The

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Bend Housing Director Lynne McConnell moving on to become Housing Works executive director

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Housing Works has announced the hiring of Lynne McConnell, currently Housing Director for the City of Bend, as the next executive director for the organization. Housing Works is the largest provider of affordable housing in the Central Oregon region with more than 2,000 units under ownership and management in Crook, Deschutes

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Camp Fire C.O., Alliance for Camp Health launch innovative mental, emotional and social health (MESH+) services to youth, staff

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Inclusive national youth development organization Camp Fire has partnered with Alliance for Camp Health (ACH) to enhance youth experiences through the launch of the MESH (+) innovative suite of mental health services and supports: CampWell and the MyView Digital Empathyโ„ข Screening Tool. Headquartered in Bend, Camp Fire Central Oregon is one

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Family Access Network receives $50,000 grant from the Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) —ย The Family Access Network (FAN) has receivedย a generous $50,000 grant from the Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation to support FANโ€™s efforts to alleviate poverty for school-aged children in Central Oregon. Through a dedicated FAN advocate, located inside each public school in Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson (509J school district) counties, children and their family

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Weekend race prompts temporary closure of portions of Millican Plateau, North Millican OHV trail systems

PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) Portions of theย Millican Plateau and North Millican OHV Trail Systemsย will be closedย Saturday-Monday, Oct. 19-21ย for an annual side-by-side race hosted by King of the Kastle, LLC. The racecourse and several points of entry into the area will be closed for the safety of participants and the public, the Prineville District of the Bureau

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