BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Calling all writers and nature enthusiasts! The Writing Ranch, in collaboration with the High Desert Museum, is again hosting the Lost in Place Nature Writing Intensive at the scenic Summer Lake Lodge in Summer Lake. Scheduled from August 8-11, this will be a weekend of exploration and creativity, inspired by the breathtaking
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Volunteers in Medicine, Clinic of the Cascades said Monday it looks forward to expanding its pilot dental program after receiving two foundation grants in support of dental services and equipment. Along with primary and specialty medical care, VIM provides low-income, working adults basic dental care and referrals for specialty dental care to
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The nonprofit Central Oregon Locavore is seeking a student or intern to complete a “History of Farming” in Central Oregon project. Locavore will then utilize the information compiled for various marketing purposes, including creation and dissemination of educational content, designing and promoting new innovation to solve ongoing farmer challenges, and grant
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — St. Charles Health System recently recognized several nurses for their extraordinary service and abilities. Four nurses received the DAISY Awards for Extraordinary Nurses, a national award that recognizes the outstanding, compassionate nursing care they provide patients and families every day; and, new this year, three nurse leaders received DAISY Award for
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Mosaic Community Health, a nonprofit community health center providing quality care for all in Bend, Redmond, Prineville, Sisters and Madras, recently received a generous donation of $19,500 from the Oregon Community Credit Union Foundation. The donation supported necessary upgrades needed at the Redmond High School-Based Health Center to create a safe
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EMERYVILLE, Calif., (KTVZ) — Grocery Outlet on Monday launched its 14th annual Independence from Hunger Food Drive to combat food insecurity. Now through July 31, the campaign will collect cash donations and pre-made bags of nonperishable foods at Grocery Outlet’s 470+ locations that will be distributed to local food agency partners. In addition, online donations
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend is excited to announce the opening of the 2024-25 After School Membership enrollment for children in kindergarten through eighth grade. This year, BGCB is introducing several new features to enhance the after-school experience for youth and their families. New Flexible Enrollment OptionsFor the upcoming school
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State University–Cascades has launched a tour program in response to community interest in developments underway at the growing Bend campus. The community tours are free, for groups of 12 to 24 participants, and will be offered monthly, generally on fourth Fridays, and take place from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Saving Grace is pleased to announce that effective Tuesday, July 9th, our administrative offices will be relocating. In an effort to operate more efficiently, we are consolidating office space and moving from our current location on Milwaukee Ave. to a new downtown address. Effective July 1st, our new address will be:
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Police Department is currently soliciting applications from Bend community members interested in serving on the Police Chief’s Advisory Council. The Police Chief’s Advisory Council was restarted in 2022, with the goal of building and keeping trust between the community and the police department. The council consists of up to
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Summertime is county fair season, and as people head out to enjoy these annual events showcasing Oregon’s agricultural communities, health officials are sharing tips for preventing exposure to avian influenza and other diseases that farm animals can spread. “County fairs are so important for celebrating agriculture education and the dedication of
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The veterinarians at the Veterinary Referral Center of Central Oregon have received advanced training in a range of different specialties. However, one particular subject may come as a surprise. A group of veterinarians recently completed a course to receive their Oregon alcohol servers permit in order to tend bar at Ponch’s Place, VRCCO’s beer
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MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Jefferson County Commissioner Kelly Simmelink has been appointed to the Central Oregon Regional Solutions Advisory Committee to be the county representative. The Association of Oregon Counties Board of Directors recommended his appointment to Governor Kotek. The appointment runs through June 30, 2026. “I am honored to be selected to represent the
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CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – As canning season gets underway, the Food Safety and Preservation hotline from the Oregon State University Extension Service will start taking calls on Monday, July 8. The toll-free hotline, 800-354-7319, runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, until Oct. 11. When the hotline is closed, callers can leave
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) —The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife will host a series of online public meetings next week with district wildlife biologists presenting proposed changes to next year’s big game regulations and getting feedback. One in-person meeting is also scheduled in Springfield on July 10. Each meeting will include a presentation on 2025
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — While summer is just getting started, deadlines are coming up quickly for youth fall sports programs with the Bend Park and Recreation District. Programs include youth soccer, kindergarten soccer, flag football and middle school tennis. Parents and guardians are encouraged to sign up now to ensure their children can participate this
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – At its June 27-28 meeting in Bend, the Land Conservation and Development Commission thanked departing Commission Vice-Chair Nick Lelack for his four years of service to the commission. The commission also appointed Allan Lazo as the new vice-chair. Former Vice-Chair Lelack, commission representative for Eastern Oregon, and the county administrator and
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Rotary Club of Redmond proudly announces the launch of the Rotary Home Team, a new initiative designed to provide free basic home maintenance services to seniors in the Redmond community. Recognizing the challenges many seniors face in managing household repairs, the Rotary Home Team aims to fill a crucial gap,
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – BISSELL Pet Foundation, a national animal welfare organization dedicated to ending pet homelessness, is prompting a national call for adoption once again this spring with its Empty the Shelters reduced-fee adoption event July 8-31. BrightSide Animal Center will participate along with more than 390 shelters in 44 states. To help deserving
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Forest Service Road 12, which provides access across the Metolius River, will be temporarily closed at its terminus with Forest Service Road 14 at Lower Bridge (also known as Bridge 99) in the Metolius Basin and the junction of Forest Service Roads 12 and 1270 while crews replace a failing road-stream
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