BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – As part of its Tires for Purpose program, Les Schwab is advancing community services by donating new sets of tires to five nonprofits in Central Oregon. Last week, Les Schwab kicked off the first of the tire installations for Bethlehem Inn and NeighborImpact. Tire installations for the remaining three organizations will
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Mt. Bachelor is thrilled to announce it is now accepting applications for three community partnership programs: Play Forever Thursdays, the ‘Play It Forward’ Pass Sales Campaign, and new this year, a Play Forever Fund $25k Grant. Play Forever is Mt. Bachelor’s commitment to support the Central Oregon community and protect the environment. Through Play Forever,
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EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ) — As educators increasingly dip into their own pockets to pay for classroom-related expenses, SELCO Community Credit Union will soon begin accepting applications for two programs that will combine to offer as much as $125,000 in classroom support across Oregon. Part of SELCO Steps Up, these educator-oriented programs include three Regional Classroom
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes National Forest Supervisor Holly Jewkes has selected Lauren DuRocher to serve as the acting Sisters District ranger while Ian Reid, the current District Ranger, completes a temporary assignment as the acting supervisor in California’s Modoc National Forest. DuRocher, currently the Environmental Coordinator and Natural Resource Team Lead for the Sisters
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Hot off the presses! The High Desert Food Trail, created by High Desert Food and Farm Alliance (HDFFA), is thrilled to announce a brand new edition and map, complete with new foodie-focused events, delicious culinary businesses, and self-guided itineraries to follow. The High Desert Food Trail is a collaboration with Travel
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – No words can describe watching the sunset while your favorite band is playing along the Deschutes River at the Hayden Homes Amphitheater in Bend. Perhaps capturing that feeling is best left to someone who can draw it. Enter Bend’s Kristine Cooper, who has created a commemorative limited-edition poster to celebrate the
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KENNEWICK, Wash. (KTVZ) – Cascade Natural Gas hopes this date on the calendar, 8/11, will serve as a natural reminder for residents to contact 811 prior to any digging project to have underground utility lines marked. Every few minutes an underground utility line is damaged nationwide because someone decided to dig without first contacting 811. When
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Health Council is thrilled to announce that Dr. Arianne (Ari) Powell has joined the team as executive director of the health care nonprofit. The COHC is dedicated to improving health outcomes and creating a healthier Central Oregon. Dr. Powell has a wealth of experience and a deep commitment
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With the school year coming up quickly, Bend Park and Recreation District is hiring dozens of new staff for after-school child care job opportunities. BPRD hiring managers are looking for applicants who like working with children for a variety of different positions in the child care program. To schedule an interview,
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregonians who lost food purchased with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits due to the recent wildfires are encouraged to request replacement benefits from the Oregon Department of Human Services. Households who receive SNAP and live in the following counties now have until Aug. 16 to request replacement SNAP benefits for
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Selections have been made for the Leadership Bend Class of 2025, a non-profit civic engagement and leadership development program of the Bend Chamber. Leadership Bend exists to identify, develop, educate and connect diverse leaders who impact the Central Oregon region through committed service to the community. Participants are chosen from a
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is seeking public comment on a proposed rule change that increases day use parking permit rates. (OAR 736-015-0030, 736-015-0043). Proposed rules will create rate ranges for day use parking permits, similar to campsite and other facilities in state parks. Additionally, the agency is currently taking
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Salvation Army has partnered with Fred Meyer for its annual school supplies drive. Throughout the month of August, Fred Meyer will feature collection boxes in each store’s Customer Service Center where customers can deposit school supplies donations. At the end of August, The Salvation Army* will collect donations, which will
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office and Deschutes County Fair and Expo are again offering emergency messaging to Deschutes County Fairgoers. Attendees can text DCFAIR to 888-777 to be anonymously subscribed to emergency alerts. If you subscribed to this system in past years you need to sign up again because each year’s
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Park and Recreation District is opening registration for fall recreation programs and winter sports leagues on Monday through Wednesday, Aug. 5, 6 and 7. The Fall 2024 Online Playlist is available for viewing and download now. To continue to help spread out opening day demand, program registration is staggered over three days. Combined
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MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Madras is excited to announce the launch of our new online e-permit submission system! This platform allows residents, developers, and business owners to submit various applications conveniently from anywhere, at any time. The system saves time, provides real-time tracking of application status, and enhances the overall user experience
Continue ReadingBEND, 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 Equity Commission (HREC). Applications are being accepted now through Aug. 31. The City of Bend Human Rights and Equity Commission works to ensure equal access to City programs and services, representation
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Discover Your Forest and Deschutes National Forest are throwing Smokey Bear a birthday party on Friday, August 9, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Cascade Lakes Welcome Station. The festivities will include taking pictures with Smokey and various kid-friendly activities. Forest rangers and guests will sing Smokey “Happy Birthday” at
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — KPOV 88.9 FM High Desert Community Radio is pleased to announce Linda Orcelletto as its new executive director. Orcelletto brings nearly 25 years of combined nonprofit experience to the KPOV team of three other staff and more than 100 volunteers. The duties and responsibilities of this position are the culmination of
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County is encouraging residents to review and comment on a draft version of the statewide wildfire hazard map, which is available on the Oregon State University Wildfire Risk Explorer website. The wildfire hazard map was created to: Help educate residents about wildfire hazard in their community Assist public agencies when prioritizing
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