BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Wednesday, May 15, the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners will host a public hearing to seek community input on the County Planning Division’s Work Plan for Fiscal Year 2024-25. The hearing is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. and will be held at the Deschutes Services Building which is located at
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Mid Oregon Credit Union’s inaugural SMART Reading fundraiser raised more than $5,900, with 100 percent of the funds staying in each of the six local communities where they were collected. From April 8-26, Mid Oregon’s members and the community generously responded by making donations at credit union branches, online at midoregon.com, and
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Mt. Bachelor, home to the longest Nordic ski season in the continental U.S., is thrilled to host training and camps for world-renowned athletes from the Stifel U.S. Cross Country Ski Team, U.S. Biathlon Team, and U.S. Nordic Paralympic Team. Since 2010, Nordic racers have made a tradition of coming to Mt.
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County is partnering with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council (COIC) to collect public feedback to support updating their Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan (NHMP). Crook County is offering individuals an opportunity to weigh in by filling out a public survey. The goal of the survey
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BEND, Ore. — The Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation (MBSEF) is proud to announce two significant achievements that underscore its commitment to excellence and its pivotal role in shaping the future of winter sports. Firstly, MBSEF has achieved the prestigious status of a US Ski and Snowboard Bronze Club. This Podium Level Club Certification is
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Destination Rehab recently received a $243,000 grant from the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust of Vancouver, Washington, for new staff. This grant will allow the Destination Rehab team to expand by hiring an Operations Director. The Operations Director holds a pivotal role within the Leadership Team at Destination Rehab, overseeing operations, administration,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Stroke Awareness Oregon and Hayden Homes are proud to bring Randy and Mary Travis to Westside Church in Bend on Monday, May 13 to share their intimate story of how one of country music’s greatest stars experienced a debilitating stroke and then battled back to become an inspiration to stroke survivors
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Bear Creek Community Garden gets award; Rachel Hertz, Linda Beauchamp Educator of the Year finalists PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Five schools, including Bend’s Bear Creek Elementary, have won the 2024 OnPoint Prize for Excellence in Education Community Builder awards. Each school will receive a cash prize for a special project that positively impacts its school
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CENTRAL POINT, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Boy Scouts of America announced Tuesday that it will rebrand to Scouting America, reflecting the organization’s ongoing commitment to welcome every youth and family in America to experience the benefits of Scouting. The change will go into effect on February 8, 2025, the organization’s 115th anniversary. This announcement also
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Board of Forestry and Department of Forestry are inviting public comment on the final draft of their new shared strategic plan, the Vision for Oregon’s Forests, through Friday, May 24. The board and department have been working together on this plan—which will replace the Forestry Program for Oregon—for the past two
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Art and Agriculture announces an open call for applicants to its seventh annual residency program, which brings world-class artists, ecological scientists, researchers and scholars to Sisters from March through November. The open call has a juried application process, where prospective residents from around the US may
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — May is National Foster Care Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the experiences of children and youth in foster care throughout our communities. This year’s theme, “Engaging Youth. Building Supports. Strengthening Opportunities.,” underscores the importance of supporting young people transitioning out of foster care and identifying the necessary resources
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Locavore has released the summer schedule for its free on-farm volunteer work parties, known as Willing Workers on Local Farms (WWOLF). Inspired by the global WWOOF movement, or Willing Workers on Organic Farms in which volunteers are connected with organic farms around the world to provide labor in exchange
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Redmond is excited to announce the kickoff of the Parks Master Plan Update, a strategic endeavor aimed at enriching the recreational landscape for residents and visitors alike. Through community engagement, this initiative seeks to chart the course for the future development and enhancement of Redmond’s parks system to
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week, May 6-12, is designated as National Nurses Week, and Deschutes County has produced a special video to help recognize the dozens of nurses who work for the Deschutes County Health Services Department. From reproductive health, immunizations and support for new moms and babies to communicable disease investigation, behavioral health,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Partners In Care, the leading, non-profit provider of hospice, home health, and palliative care in the region, is expanding its bereavement program to include a workshop and grief support group for parents who have experienced the loss of a child. The first event as part of this expanded program will be
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Homebrewers, do you want to take your brewing up a level? How about brewing your own recipe with the pros at one of your favorite Central Oregon commercial breweries? Can you imagine seeing your beer on tap to be enjoyed by Central Oregon beer lovers? Here’s your chance! Central Oregon Homebrewers
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Forest Service Road 9702600 and Deschutes River access off FSR 9702621 will be closed starting Monday, May 6 through at least Friday, May 10 for road improvements. The road provides access from Sunriver to the Deschutes River on the Bend-Fork Rock Ranger District. Forest Service Road 9702600 will be closed from
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Health Authority is recognizing Mental Health Awareness Month during May by promoting resources that support mental well-being for all Oregonians. One in five people will experience a mental health condition in a given year, and about half of all Americans will meet the criteria for a diagnosable mental health
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The Crook County Sheriff’s Office Junior Deputy Academy is a week-long course designed for children ages 9-14. The course, taught by Crook County Sheriff’s Deputies, provides kids with opportunities to learn about a career in law enforcement. The instructing deputies closely interact with participants through fun and educational activities. Participants will receive demonstrations from and
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