BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Family Access Network is proud to highlight the difference its dedicated FAN advocates made in the lives of children and families in need during the 2023-2024 school year. FAN connected 7,903 people with essential resources, ensuring children had the tools to thrive in the classroom and families received the support
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Following 2 1/2 years of extensive community outreach and plan development, the Board of County Commissioners on Wednesday voted 2-1 to adopt a revised version of the Deschutes County 2040 Comprehensive Plan. Commissioner Patti Adair and Commissioner Tony DeBone voted “Yes” to approve the revised plan, Commissioner Phil Chang voted “No.” The
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MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Due to staffing issues, the Madras office of Oregon DMV is closed Thursday, officials announced. Much business with DMV can be conducted online at https://dmv2u.oregon.gov/eServices/_/
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Assistance League of Bend has been a participating vendor at the annual Heaven Can Wait 5K Walk/Run since 2014. This event draws hundreds together with a shared mission to raise funds for Sara’s Project, a fund of the St. Charles Foundation. Sara’s Project provides education, early detection, and support services to
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — KPOV 88.9 FM, High Desert Community Radio, is excited to announce our fall fund drive dates of Friday, October 11 through Saturday, October 19. Voted the Best Radio Station of Central Oregon in 2023 and 2024 by The Source Weekly’s reader poll, KPOV is more than a radio station; we
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La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — La Pine Community Health Center is thrilled to be celebrating its 15th anniversary of providing high-quality, affordable health care to residents in La Pine and surrounding communities. Over the years, LCHC has grown from a small, dedicated clinic into a comprehensive health center that serves thousands of patients across south
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek has issued a statewide proclamation officially designating October as Head Start Awareness Month. The month is celebrated annually across the country as a way to honor the legacy and current work of Head Start in positively impacting the lives of communities, families, and young children. The Oregon Department of
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — As the leaves change and cooler weather sets in, the Oregon State Fire Marshal and the Oregon fire service remind everyone of the importance of home fire safety. October is Fire Prevention Month, a time to focus on fire prevention and safety at home. This year’s theme, “Celebrate Fire Safety,” calls on
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Compass Commercial Real Estate Services has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2024 honor by The Oregonian Top Workplaces. This marks the second consecutive year Compass Commercial has received the award. Among other recognitions, Compass Commercial was named the 2024 Best Commercial Real Estate Company in The Bulletin’s Best of the Best of
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SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) – Two Central Oregon resorts and a Bend hotel have earned a place in the coveted Condé Nast Traveler 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards, including the Northwest’s No. 1 and No. 2 resorts and the Northwest’s No. 8 hotel. Sunriver Resort was named the Northwest’s No. 1 resort, jumping four spots from No.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — AVID Cider Co., Bend’s original cidery, just launched Northwest is Our Core, its new initiative to promote conservation and raise funds for two Pacific Northwest nonprofit organizations: Oregon Wild and Conservation Northwest. Avid’s cider is made by locals, for everyone. Their Pacific Northwest pride is not only closely tied to the
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — U.S. consumers lost a staggering $10.3 billion to fraud in 2023, a 14% increase from the previous year’s total, according to the Federal Trade Commission. Oregonians lost more than $101 million to fraud in 2023, a 15.5% increase from 2022. Washingtonians lost more than $253 million, a 12.9% increase from 2022. Imposter scams were the top threats
Continue ReadingBEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Community committees are a great way to get involved with City of Bend government. The City has several Council-appointed boards, committees, commissions, and advisory groups that make recommendations to City Council or City administrative staff. Applications are being accepted for the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee, Bend Economic Development Advisory Board, Budget
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon joins in the celebration of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) this October. It’s a time to celebrate the contributions people with disabilities have made in workplaces and recognize businesses that support employees with disabilities. This year’s theme of “Access to Good Jobs for All” specifically speaks to Oregon’s commitment
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CLACKAMAS, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Beverage Recycling Cooperative, operator of the BottleDrop network, announced Tuesday it raised $40,000 through its Emergency Fund to aid wildfire relief efforts. BottleDrop customers raised $17,422, and OBRC matched all donations through Sept. 30, plus contributing additional funds to round out the total amount. A striking 116,832 containers were
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mid Oregon Credit Union has been awarded a 2024 Top Workplaces honor by The Oregonian Top Workplaces. This is the third consecutive year the financial institution has received this award and was named among only four other small and midsize organizations east of the Cascades to be recognized. The Top Workplaces
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Last Thursday, hundreds of attendees packed the outdoor patio at Worthy Brewing for Central Oregon PubTalk, where 10 semifinalists competing to pitch at the Bend Venture Conference delivered three-minute pitches to a lively crowd. The energy was palpable as both the audience and a panel of expert judges voted to determine
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GRANTS PASS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Dutch Bros Coffee® has donated more than $1 million to uplift local youth organizations across its 18 states. On Friday, Sept. 20, the drive-thru coffee company celebrated Buck for Kids day by donating $1 from every drink sold to local nonprofits to provide opportunities in education, extracurricular activities and more,
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La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — La Pine Community Health Center is proud to announce its recognition as one of the Top Workplaces of 2024 by The Oregonian. This prestigious accolade is awarded based on the results of an extensive employee feedback survey, measuring aspects such as work environment, alignment of values, and the effectiveness of
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Thousands of people are dealing with the devastation left behind by Hurricane Helene, and American Red Cross disaster workers are with them, providing comfort, support and relief. More than 4 million customers – as many as 12 million people – are without power across impacted states. The danger isn’t over and
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