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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — NeighborImpact is calling on local potters and artists to support its annual Empty Bowls event by donating handcrafted bowls. This event aims to raise awareness and funds for NeighborImpact’s regional food bank, which plays a crucial role in feeding Central Oregon’s hungry. An “empty bowl” serves as a poignant reminder of

 BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Rimrock Trailhead and parking area will be closed to all traffic, including vehicles, bicycles and pedestrians August 1-2 for parking lot maintenance to repair potholes, the Deschutes National Forest said. Any breaches to the closed area could delay operations and extend the closure. Additionally, on Tuesday, July 23, a portion

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — St. Charles Health System announced Thursday recipients of a variety of Community Benefit grants, awarding more than $106,000 to 16 local organizations in Central Oregon. The grants were awarded to provide basic needs, to support local diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, to sponsor local events and as part of St. Charles’

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is seeking two new members to join the Private Forest Accord Mitigation Advisory Committee and encourages interested individuals to apply by July 31. The two available positions include one member to represent the timber industry and one member to represent nongovernmental organizations promoting freshwater aquatic

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Forestry’s Regional Forest Practices Committees (RFPCs) are looking for new members.  The RFPCs play a key role in advising the Board of Forestry on current forestry issues and forest management approaches. “Ideal candidates are forest landowners or have experience in forest operations, care deeply about our forests,

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — NeighborImpact’s Child Care Resources is seeking qualified applicants for free, full-time child care for children ages 6 weeks to 3 years old. The program, Baby Promise, provides fully-funded, quality child care for up to 105 children through multiple licensed child care providers in Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson counties and the Confederated

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS), along with the Oregon Health Authority, will hold a forum to receive feedback from the public on implementation of Oregon Project Independence – Medicaid (OPI-M). OPI-M is being launched by the ODHS Office of Aging and People with Disabilities this year as a result

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — High Desert Chamber Music is thrilled to welcome Pahlisch Homes to the HDCM family! They are the proud sponsors of our new HDCM Celebrity Recitals series, premiering this month with virtuoso violinist Stefan Jackiw. “Pahlisch Homes seeks partnerships with non-profit organizations that serve in the areas we build and align with

PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The 2024 Hidden Bottle Hunt, hosted by the Oregon Beverage Recycling Cooperative, parent organization of the BottleDrop network, was a resounding success as Oregonians across the state decoded clues and visited parks to find six commemorative bottles between July 3-7. The annual summer event celebrated the 53rd anniversary of Oregon’s Bottle

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Heritage, a division of Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, has awarded 18 grants totaling $299,999 for historic properties and archaeology projects. Six of the grants were awarded in the Diamonds in the Rough category. This grant funds façade enhancements that restore the historic character of the property. The other 12

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — In a landmark move to amplify their shared mission, United Way of Central Oregon and United Way of the Columbia-Willamette announced Tuesday their official merger, a unification that the agencies say expands their reach and effectiveness in serving both regions’ individuals and families. Here’s the rest of their announcement: The merger