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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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Members of the public are invited to observe as the Deschutes County Clerk’s Office conducts the public certification test for the vote tally system prior to the May 21 Primary Election. When: Tuesday, May 7 at 9 a.m. Where: Deschutes Services Building in Bend 1300 NW Wall St., second floor What: Pre-marked ballots
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Iconic multi-stage race still in need of volunteers BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The SELCO Pole Pedal Paddle, Central Oregon’s premier multi-sport event, is excited to announce an exhilarating addition to its renowned course lineup. For the upcoming Saturday, May 18 event, participants will embark on a new run course, featuring a picturesque route passing through
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BEND, Ore. – (KTVZ) – Bend Park and Recreation District is opening the application process for the Kids Inc. after-school care program. The Kids Inc. application process for the 2024-25 school year begins on Monday, May 6. Applications must be received by May 17 at 5:00 p.m. to be included in the initial selection process. A
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Finding a young wild animal alone does not mean it needs to be rescued. In fact, the best course of action is to leave them where you find them. The advice you are likely to hear from the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife you pick up or bring young wildlife
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College’s four-day college-exposure summer symposiums, offered free for regional high school Latinx, Native American, Afrocentric students and their allies, and held on the Bend campus the last week of June, are now accepting applications. Visit cocc.edu/multicultural to learn more, see deadline information and fill out an application for this unique
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Wednesday evening, May 8, the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners will host a fourth public hearing to allow residents an opportunity to provide their feedback on the revised Deschutes 2040 Plan. The hearing is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. in the Barnes and Sawyer room at the Deschutes Service
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Every Child Central Oregon is thrilled to announce its partnership with the Deschutes Children’s Foundation, a renowned community organization dedicated to supporting children and families in Central Oregon. Through this collaboration, ECCO — a 501(c)3 nonprofit that fights relentlessly for the well-being of Central Oregon children and families impacted by foster
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This May and June, the Deschutes County Department of Solid Waste will be hosting three household hazardous waste collection events for the communities of Redmond, Sisters and La Pine. These special, one-day events will give residents the opportunity to drop off their household hazardous waste items FREE of charge. “Common household waste like
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon high school students ages 16-19 years old can now apply for Camp Fire Axe, Bend Fire & Rescue’s annual four-day summer academy that offers a chance to learn about a career in the fire service. Camp Fire Axe is led by professional Firefighter/Paramedics from Bend Fire & Rescue and
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— Timed reservation tickets for Lava River Cave are now available for the 2024 season. Lava River Cave opens for the season Friday, May 3. Today, 50% of the Lava River Cave timed reservation tickets are available on Recreation.gov on a rolling 7-day booking window while the remaining 50% of timed reservation tickets will be
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond Fire & Rescue’s Board of Directors is seeking applications from interested citizens to fill an upcoming vacancy on their board. The Board of Directors is comprised of five elected community members. The Board formulates policies and rules to carry out Fire District programs and services. In carrying out its legislative
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is seeking a volunteer to serve as the Hiking Representative on the Recreational Trails Program Grants Advisory Committee. The 10-member committee evaluates grant proposals for statewide trail projects. The committee meets once or twice a year, virtually or at locations throughout the state. The time
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is seeking a candidate for the Fish Screening Task Force to represent agricultural interests. The ODFW Fish Screening Program helps water users install and maintain fish screens to prevent fish from entering water diversions. The Task Force advises ODFW on program development, implementation, monitoring, technology,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – M’s Bakery, a local owner-operator bakery cafe from husband-and-wife Dario Muciño and Macy Davis, is set to open in Bend’s Old Mill District this fall. Focusing on natural fermented breads with organic flours and local ingredients, M’s Bakery will make its home right in the heart of the Old Mill
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Summit Bank, the leading Oregon-based community business bank, announces the grand opening of its newest office in downtown Redmond. This expansion signifies Summit Bank’s dedication to serving local businesses and further solidifies its commitment to the vibrant communities of Central Oregon. Situated off Highway 97 and close to downtown at 538
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Patricia Buehler, MD, MPH, an eye surgeon from Bend, and founder and CEO of Osheru, won the Eyecelerator People’s Choice Award for her innovative new device for blepharoplasty, or eyelid surgery, the Ziplyft. The Ziplyft has secured consecutive prestigious awards from Eyecelerator, a leading ophthalmology innovation catalyst. At Eyecelerator’s annual innovator
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As May arrives, mail carriers, handlers, and clerks are still very much in demand at the Postal Service throughout Oregon. The USPS employs more than 635,000 people throughout the nation, and with nearly 63,000 military veterans on its rolls, it is also one of the largest employers of veterans in the
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The average home price in Oregon is more than $530,000, a $5,000 increase over last year, according to the Regional Multiple Listing Service. With housing prices in Portland and other areas at historic highs, OnPoint Community Credit Union wants first-time homebuyers to know there are opportunities on the horizon. “It’s not all bad
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Family Access Network (FAN) has received a $15,000 grant for general operations from the Ronald W. Naito MD Foundation. Many FAN families are low-income, living in poverty, or experiencing homelessness. The families also include ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) families, meaning their household is bringing in income, but it is insufficient
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