Leadership Bend Class of 2024 tackles big issues through impact projects
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Each year, the current cohort of Leadership Bend, a program of the Bend Chamber, works on a class capstone project as a means…
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Deschutes County honors winners of 2024 Health Heroes Awards
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Public Health Advisory Board recognized the winners of the 2024 Health Heroes Awards on Tuesday at Pioneer…
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Redmond Senior Center, Partners in Care offer three-part Brain Health Awareness Month talks
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Redmond Senior Center is partnering with the leading Central Oregon hospice, home health, and palliative care provider…
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Deschutes County clerk invites middle and high school students to enter 2024 ‘I Voted’ Sticker Contest
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Clerk’s Office invites local middle and high school students to enter the 2024 “I Voted” Sticker…
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NeighborImpact HomeSource holding first-time homebuyer lender panel to celebrate NeighborWorks Week
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — In celebration of NeighborWorks Week, NeighborImpact HomeSource, a leading provider of housing and financial counseling services…
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Bend Park & Rec District seeks teen volunteers for summer youth recreation programs
The Bend Park and Recreation District says it has several opportunities for teens to volunteer with youth recreation programs this…
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(Update: More details) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Community members are invited to join the City of Bend for a unique engagement opportunity on Monday,…
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It’s National Dog Bite Awareness Week: Oregon ranks 29th in U.S. for dog attacks on mail carriers
Oregon is 29th in the nation for dog bite attacks against postal employees last year, with a total of 57 reported incidents statewide. That’s an…
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American Red Cross issues urgent plea for blood, platelet donors amid drop in donations
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The American Red Cross critically needs blood and platelet donors now following a concerning decrease in donations as the…
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High Desert Food and Farm Alliance opens High Desert Food Trail business applications for 2024-25
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The High Desert Food Trail was created by High Desert Food and Farm Alliance in collaboration with Travel Oregon and Visit…
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OSU-Cascades to honor High Desert Museum leader with special recognition at June 16 commencement
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State University – Cascades will honor Dana Whitelaw, executive director of the High Desert Museum, during its 23rd…
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Oregon State Marine Board mailing motorboat registration reminders
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon State Marine Board will be mailing reminder notices to boaters whose motorboat registrations are expired and…
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Partners in Care reaches top level partnership in national program for providing veteran-centric hospice care
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Partners In Care, the leading, nonprofit provider of hospice, home health, and palliative care in Central Oregon, is proud to…
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Deschutes County internal audit team receives national award for second straight year
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Office of Internal Audit has won a 2023 Distinguished Knighton Award from the Association of Local…
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Pacific Power Foundation announces 15 grants to support Central Oregon safety, health and wellness programs
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Across the West, local organizations are caring for their most vulnerable neighbors and working to create safe, supportive,…
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City of Bend releases annual drinking water quality consumer confidence report
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend Utility Department recently published its 2023 Water Quality Consumer Confidence Report, which shows that the…
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Merkley announces start of service academy nomination process for the Class of 2029
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley on Wednesday launched the process of nominating young Oregonians to the United States Air Force…
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The Fray to kick off 104th Deschutes County Fair and Rodeo
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ)- The Bi-Mart Deschutes County Fair and Rodeo presented by Indian Head Casino is excited to announce that the Grammy-nominated…
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Jefferson County landowners may be eligible for $600 reimbursement through defensible space grant
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council, in a collaborative effort with the Jefferson County Fire Chiefs, is offering private…
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Deschutes County honors Safe Sidewalks Award winners
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Wednesday, the Deschutes County Board of County Commissioners recognized the winners of the 2024 Safe Sidewalks Award, an…
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