For caregivers in the St. Charles Trauma Program, Memorial Day is not just the kickoff of summer – it’s also marks the beginning of the busiest time of year for the department, often referred to as trauma season. The onset of warm weather brings an increase in recreational activities, which means an increase in trauma
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Effective Saturday, June 1, Redmond Fire & Rescue will close all outdoor debris burning for the season, until further notice. During this closure, all outdoor debris burning is prohibited in all areas served by Redmond Fire & Rescue in Deschutes, Crook and Jefferson counties. As a reminder, the closure of outdoor debris
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GRANTS PASS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Dutch Bros and its customers came together on Friday, May 17, for the 18th annual Drink One for Dane to support the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) and its mission to end Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). We’re stoked to share that the Dutch Bros Foundation has donated $2.5 million to the MDA. “Drink One for Dane
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Drug Enforcement (CODE) Team was awarded the 2023 Agency of the Year for Oregon by the Western States Information Network (WSIN) in recognition of their outstanding contributions to combating drug trafficking and enhancing community safety throughout the Central Oregon region. According to WISN, this award celebrates the CODE
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By Eric Tegethoff, Oregon News Service AARP Oregon has opened up nominations for its prestigious award for volunteerism. For the Andrus Award for Community Service, the organization will select a person or couple age 50 or older who performs services without pay in their communities. Michael Schultz, state volunteer president of AARP Oregon, noted that Oregonians do
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Everyone can fish, clam and crab for free in Oregon on Saturday and Sunday of the first weekend of June. No fishing/shellfish licenses or tags (including a Combined Angling Tag or Columbia River Basin Endorsement or Two-Rod Validation) are required on those two days (June 1-2, 2024). Both Oregon residents and
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Summer travel season is here, and as you make your plans, there are a few things to know before you hit the road. The Oregon Department of Transportation says you can make sure all your travels will be safe and enjoyable this holiday weekend and beyond by knowing what the road ahead will bring.
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Redmond is updating its citywide Parks Master Plan and wants input from area residents. The Parks Division will a community Open House meeting at 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 30, at Redmond City Hall, located at 411 SW 9th Street. Residents of all ages are invited to attend
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Horner Cycling Foundation is excited to announce that they will run the Bend Summer Criterium Series again beginning July 3 and ending July 24. The four-week series will take place around Pacific Crest Middle School. NW Crosby Dr., NW Sullivan, NW Skyline Ranch Rd. and NW Lolo Dr. that surround
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Join American Legion Auxiliary Unit 4 on National Poppy Day, Friday and Saturday, May 24 and 25 at the Bend Fred Meyer and Jake’s Diner when members distribute bright red poppies in honor of our fallen warriors. The poppy has become an internationally recognized symbol of the lives sacrificed in war
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes Public Library is your passport to fun this summer! Embark on an adventure-filled summer of reading, activities, and community celebrations, including fun giveaways, free books for kids and teens, and the chance to win some amazing prizes. Starting June 1, there are two ways to sign up for the free
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Join us for the Big Butte Challenge, where families, friends, and individuals come together to explore eight butte-iful buttes & breweries across Central Oregon, between May 24 – October 1. Participants hike or run each butte on their schedule, and then head to the sponsored brewery to celebrate their victory with
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MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Madras and the Oregon Department of Transportation are pleased to host the third and final in-person open house for the South Madras Concept Area Refinement Plan. This plan addresses safety and operational challenges along U.S. 97/ U.S. 26 in south Madras. The plan will identify what improvements are
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Saving Grace, Central Oregon’s only community-based nonprofit offering safety, hope and healing to survivors of intimate partner violence and sexual assault, announced the appointment of Abby Rowland as the organization’s new executive director. “I am humbled to lead Saving Grace and continue its vital work in empowering survivors and fostering resilience.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Northwest Association for Blind Athletes will be hosting its first annual Central Oregon area dinner and auction on Thursday at the Tetherow Resort (61240 Skyline Ranch Rd, Bend, OR 97702). This event will support NWABA’s expansion of programs and services for children, youth and adults living in Central Oregon who are
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Junior Golf Association is excited to announce the launch of the brand-new COJGA Card access program for 2024. This innovative program, included with all Playing Memberships or available for separate purchase at $59, offers young golfers affordable access to golf facilities in the region. The COJGA Card allows participants to play
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — the Bend Education Association and its members have awarded $14,500 in scholarships to 19 graduating students of Bend-La Pine Schools to support their future educational pursuits. Annually, the BEA offers these scholarships to students who demonstrate educational aspirations post-graduation and active participation in extracurricular and community activities. The selected recipients exemplify
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Nonprofit and community leaders throughout Oregon are seeing their work strengthened through new grants that provide important operational support. The funding is flexible, allowing organizations to direct it to where it is needed most. The 2024 Spring Cycle of Community Grants from Oregon Community Foundation has awarded $5,266,908 to 281 nonprofits
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Ensworth Elementary School in northeast Bend will have a new principal next school year. Bend-La Pine Schools Superintendent Steven Cook announced Monday that Kate Donegan has been selected for the position and will begin July 1. She is replacing Principal Dana Pedersen, who has resigned to relocate. “We are excited to
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Ideal Option, a national leader in outpatient medication-assisted treatment for addiction to opioids and other substances, has released its 2023 Annual Patient Outcomes Report for patients living in Oregon. Here is their news release, in full: This report contains an aggregated view of patients’ geographic and demographic characteristics, their stage and duration of
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