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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Association of REALTORS® has selected the 2024 Building a Better Oregon Award winners. For over 40 years, these awards have recognized those who have enhanced their community with outstanding new or renovated buildings. Projects are judged on economic impact, neighborhood improvement, unique design and/or use of materials, and

The Council on Aging of Central Oregon is excited to announce the launch of its Community Needs Assessment Survey. This crucial tool will help us identify the needs and service gaps affecting older adults, individuals with disabilities, and caregivers across our region. The survey, required under the Older Americans Act, will help inform CoA’s strategic

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Stroke Awareness Oregon has proudly announced the appointment of Anne Birky to its board of directors. A native of Bend and dedicated employee of Bend-La Pine Schools, Anne currently serves as the Facilities Support Supervisor. After experiencing a hemorrhagic stroke in April, Anne has become a passionate advocate for stroke recovery

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Awards totaling nearly $1.38 million will be distributed to 181 Oregon arts organizations through the Oregon Arts Commission’s Operating Support Program for fiscal year 2025.  Ranging from $3,300 to $20,000, the unrestricted awards are available to nonprofit arts organizations with annual budgets of more than $150,000. The Arts Commission determines awards based

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – More than 50 Oregonians have joined forces to launch the Oregon Cultural Trust’s new Cultural Ambassador Network, inspired to promote cultural giving in Oregon. Inaugural members include Norm Smith, president emeritus of The Ford Family Foundation, Oregon Poet Laureate Emerita Paulann Petersen and former state representative Margaret Doherty, as well as many

GRANTS PASS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Dutch Bros Coffee is teaming up with customers on Friday to raise money for local youth organizations. The drive-thru coffee company’s “Buck for Kids” campaign will donate $1 from every drink sold to organizations dedicated to supporting local youth initiatives. In Bend, the drive-thru coffee company will donate $1 from

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – High Desert Chamber Music announces auditions for the Spotlight Chamber Players will be held on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 20-21. This program is devoted exclusively to the study and performance of chamber music skills and techniques and is offered at no cost to the students selected. Auditions are open to violin,

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Four Oregon golfers won $16,000 for KIDS Center at the Hayden Homes Central Oregon Charity Championship on Thursday, Sept. 5 at Juniper Preserve. The one-day tournament featured 32 teams competing on behalf of 32 local nonprofits, hoping to win part of the $70,000 in donated prize money. “The Central Oregon Charity