SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care joins partners across the country in celebrating the Week of the Young Child. The annual event sponsored by the National Association for the Education of Young Children helps to build awareness about the needs of young children and their families. The week also
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– Redmond Proficiency Academy’s thespian troupe competed in the annual Oregon Thespian State Festival in Salem from April 4-6, where they earned top marks for each category they performed in, advancing them to the International Thespian Festival. The festival is considered to be the signature event for Oregon high school thespians. It was attended by
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Community College Association is honored to announce the selection of 55 members from community colleges across the state to the 2024 All-Oregon Academic Team. These outstanding student scholars are selected for their academic excellence, leadership, and community service, and many are members of Phi Theta Kappa, the nation’s community
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Every Child Central Oregon, the Redmond-based 501(c)3 nonprofit that fights relentlessly for the well-being of Central Oregon children and families impacted by foster care, is thrilled to announce the receipt of a significant grant award totaling $150,000 from The Ford Family Foundation. This generous support will propel ECCO forward in its
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Zimmerman Rock Pit will be temporarily closed for public safety for up to a month, beginning Monday, April 8. The rock pit is located on the Sisters Ranger District of the Deschutes National Forest off Highway 20 at mile marker 96.6. The Oregon Department of Transportation will be conducting rock-crushing
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The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is offering an upcoming class to prepare volunteers to become mentors for children with an incarcerated parent.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Health Authority is recognizing Alcohol Awareness Month during April by encouraging people to have conversations about the harms excessive alcohol drinking causes to the health of communities – and that there’s never a wrong time to talk about the risks. “Alcohol Awareness Month is a chance to seriously consider the
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Following a 24-month development process, the Deschutes County Planning Commission has recommended approval of the revised draft Deschutes 2040 Plan. The Comprehensive Plan is the County’s map for the future and provides the goals, policies, and actions that are intended to guide the day-to-day decisions of elected officials and staff. The Plan
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — MountainStar Family Relief Nursery, a prominent advocate for child welfare, announces the launch of its Keep Kids Safe Campaign this April in recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month. At the heart of MountainStar’s mission is the commitment to preventing child abuse and neglect through community support and therapeutic services. The Keep
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Deschutes National Forest and Discover Your Forest are seeking volunteers to help facilitate youth conservation education programs. Discover Your Forest provides free field trips to Central Oregon youth across Newberry National Volcanic Monument. Conservation education volunteers play a critical role in providing a memorable and educational experience for visiting students.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The League of Women Voters of Deschutes County and City Club of Central Oregon are pleased to announce their 2024 Primary Candidate Forum Series. The goal of these Candidate Forums is to provide impartial discourse, educate voters about candidates’ views on issues and stimulate voter participation in the upcoming election. ***
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(Update: Adding Oregon Utility Notification Center release, diagram) KENNEWICK, Wash. (KTVZ) — I’ve dug here before … I’m sure it’s OK. Don’t trust your memory! Get fresh underground utility locates for every digging project, Cascade Natural Gas advises. In observance of National Safe Digging Month in April, Cascade Natural Gas wants to bring awareness to
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SALEM., Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Forestry is soliciting applications to join the Smoke Management Advisory Committee. The committee is currently seeking applications to fill one vacancy to represent the public. Created in 1989, the Smoke Management Advisory Committee (SMAC) provides advice and assistance to the Oregon Department of Forestry Smoke Management Program.
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — New walking groups in Prineville aim to provide innovative support to individuals who have experienced the loss of a loved one. Healing Hearts walking events, which begin Monday, April 8, invite individuals experiencing grief to participate in a series of guided walks led by caregivers from St. Charles’ Hospice and Bereavement
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SALEM, Ore. — Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) celebrates April as Fair Housing Month in Oregon following Governor Tina Kotek’s proclamation. The declaration recognizes the state’s continuous efforts to provide fair and equal housing opportunities to all. “Celebrating Fair Housing Month is a reminder to uphold fairness and equity every day,” said Director Andrea Bell. “Fair housing
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Career seekers looking for new opportunities will find more than 40 local companies and agencies — representing health care, government, natural resources, technology, food service and other fields — at Central Oregon Community College’s 2024 Spring JobFest, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, April 16, at the Coats Campus Center on the Bend
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County high school students are invited to check out the wide selection of new and gently used long and short dresses at Cinderella’s Closet. Hundreds of dresses, as well as shoes, jewelry, purses, and other accessories are available to borrow at no cost for school dance events. Cinderella’s Closet was
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The public is invited to provide input on the Deschutes County Community Development Department’s Work Plan for Fiscal Year 2024-25 [https://www.deschutes.org/cd/page/work-plan-annual-report]. The Planning Commission will host a public hearing on the Planning Division Work Plan on Thursday, April 11 at 5:30 p.m. The public hearing will be held remotely online and in-person at the Deschutes Services
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Imagine slipping in two $20 bills each time you take out the trash. The average Oregon household spends $1,800 on wasted and spoiled food each year, which comes out to $150 a month or $35 a week. In addition to the impact on your wallet, one third of all food is
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Community committees are a great way to get involved with City of Bend government. The City has several Council-appointed boards, committees, commissions, and advisory groups that make recommendations to City Council or City administrative staff. Applications are being accepted for the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee, the Bend Economic Development Advisory Board
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