Bend-La Pine Schools hires Paul Dean as new chief operations officer
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-La Pine Schools has hired Paul Dean as its new Chief Operations Officer, effective July 1. Dean replaces Terry Cashman, who…
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Forest Service Road 1230 maintenance project, closure on Sisters Ranger District postponed
Maintenance work on Forest Service Road 1230 and the associated temporary closure that was announced Friday has been postponed due to scheduling…
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OnPoint Community Credit Union expands support for foster youth through Youth Villages Oregon partnership
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — More than 4,000 children in Oregon were in foster care at the end of 2023, according to the Oregon Department of Human…
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Spreading the Love: Newport Avenue Market, Kendall Auto Group collect 9,700 jars of peanut butter for NeighborImpact
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Some things are better together: peanut butter and jelly, peanut butter and chocolate…and peanut butter and children. It’s…
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon honored as Small-Mid Agency of the Year
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon, a program of J Bar J Youth Services, is proud to announce that it has been awarded…
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High Desert Food & Farm Alliance to host farmers market taste-testing events
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — High Desert Food & Farm Alliance, a regional nonprofit serving Central Oregon, is delighted to announce a series of exciting…
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ODFW hosting upcoming bowhunting, shotgun skills classes in Central Oregon
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is hosting several workshops for people new to hunting in Central Oregon this…
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OLCC seeks advisory panel applicants to help draft cannabis rules and policies
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Are you interested in helping the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission to draft cannabis rules and policies? The OLCC is…
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Bend Fire & Rescue launches online community survey to inform five-year strategic plan
This week, Bend Fire & Rescue launched an online community survey to help guide the development of the department’s next five-year strategic…
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Travel Oregon reappoints Visit Central Oregon as regional destination management organization through 2032-33
SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — Visit Central Oregon has been reappointed by Travel Oregon to serve as Central Oregon’s official Regional Destination…
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State marks Elder Abuse Awareness Day, urges Oregonians to be on the lookout for financial exploitation of seniors
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15, the Oregon Division of Financial Regulation is asking people to…
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United Way of Central Oregon administers over $166K in grants for emergency services across Deschutes County
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – United Way of Central Oregon proudly announced Wednesday the administration of $166,179 in grants aimed to enhance emergency…
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Mosaic Community Health welcomes new chief health officer
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Mosaic Community Health, a nonprofit community health center providing quality care for all in Bend, Redmond, Prineville,…
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$30,000 grant from Roundhouse Foundation ensures rural youth access to COCC summer camps
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — More than 200 rural youth from Redmond, Madras and Prineville will receive free or partially paid access to 20 of Central Oregon…
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Deschutes County Health Services emergency preparedness coordinator named ‘Outstanding New Leader’
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County Health Services Emergency Preparedness Coordinator Carissa Heinige recently received an Outstanding New Leader…
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Bend Chamber announces Leadership Bend’s Class of 2024 graduates
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Chamber, in partnership with Taylor Northwest, is pleased to announce the Leadership Bend Class of 2024 graduates. A…
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Overland Expo Pacific Northwest returns to Deschutes County Expo Center in Redmond June 28-30
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Overland Expo, the premier overlanding event series in the world, today announced Overland Expo Pacific Northwest (PNW), the…
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Post offices to close June 19th for Juneteenth holiday; no mail delivery
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — All U.S. Postal Service retail locations will be closed, and there will be no residential or business mail delivery on…
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FAN’s Laura J. Harward Scholarship Fund awards $28,000 to 14 graduating C.O. high school students
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Family Access Network is pleased to announce that 14 Central Oregon graduating high school students have each received a…
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Sunriver Music Festival awards nearly $36,000 in scholarships to 15 accomplished young musicians
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Fifteen accomplished young musicians age 13-24 have been awarded scholarships from the Sunriver Music Festival. Young Artists…
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