Bend’s Bear Creek Elementary set to celebrate 60th birthday with a family Fun Run
The headline in The Bulletin on Monday, September 9, 1963, read “Bear Creek open, but has too many kids.” Despite the crowded start 60 years ago,…
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DCSO program seeks volunteers to become mentors for children of incarcerated parents
Central Oregon Partnerships for Youth (COPY), a program of the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, is offering an upcoming class to prepare…
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EDCO, partners announce inaugural High Desert Innovation Week, October 16-20
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Next month, organizations from across Oregon are gathering to showcase the unique startup resources and collaborative culture…
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MountainStar’s Birdies 4 Babies campaign aims to protect community’s babies and toddlers
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – MountainStar Family Relief Nursery invites you to join their Birdies 4 Babies Campaign running through the end of September.…
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Oregon Folklife Network seeking project applications for Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Program
EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The University of Oregon’s Oregon Folklife Network is accepting applications until Monday, October 2, for…
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OnPoint Credit Union offers financial preparedness checklist to help you plan for the unexpected
PORTLAND, Ore., (KTVZ) – September marks National Preparedness Month, the perfect time to review how financially prepared you are for the…
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Oregon Cultural Trust grant to help preserve rite of passage for Warm Springs youth receiving their Indian names
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – A “Salmon Run” sculpture for the Oregon Coast Aquarium’s new lobby, a trauma- informed media arts program for social…
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High Desert Chamber Music offers complimentary tickets to Central Oregon K-12 students
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – High Desert Chamber Music presents an annual Concert Series that brings some of our nation’s most prominent classical…
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Dutch Bros in C.O. teams up with customers to support Boys & Girls Club of Bend, REACH Redmond
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This Friday, Sept. 15, Dutch Bros in Central Oregon will donate $1 from every drink sold to help create a brighter future for…
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Red Cross facing national blood shortage; donors needed now, with several upcoming opportunities in Bend
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The American Red Cross is experiencing a national blood shortage. Fewer donors than needed gave this summer, drawing down…
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ODFW seeks volunteers to serve on Fish Restoration & Enhancement Program Board
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is seeking qualified applicants to fill a sport fishing and commercial salmon…
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Oregon woven art exhibition makes stop at COCC
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College’s Barber Library is exhibiting a traveling show of juried woven art pieces, sponsored by the…
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Deschutes Children’s Foundation unveils new and improved playground on Redmond campus
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Deschutes Children’s Foundation has completed construction on an improved playground at the Becky Johnson Community…
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Bend Fall Festival artists plan interactive, collaborative installations, presentations
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This year’s 2023 First Interstate Bank Bend Fall Festival promises to be a groundbreaking celebration of art and creativity…
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Oregon Dept. of Education announces free, reduced-price meal income guidelines for 2023-24 school year
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Each year, the Oregon Department of Education announces income guidelines that are used to determine eligibility for free or…
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Need help with your phone or broadband bill? Stay connected with Oregon Lifeline
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – In celebration of National Lifeline Awareness Week, the Oregon Public Utility Commission is reminding Oregonians…
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AI plays key role for several Bend Venture Conference Early Stage semifinalist companies
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Economic Development for Central Oregon (EDCO) on Monday announced the 10 semifinalist companies advancing in the Early Stage…
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ODOT Region 4 construction update: Week of Sept. 8-15; new Tumalo US 20 roundabout opens one lane Tuesday
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the ODOT Region 4 construction update for the week of Sept. 8-15. Here at ODOT, we are committed to providing a safe and…
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Deschutes County road construction update: Week of Sept. 10-16
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the Deschutes County road construction update for the week of Sept. 10-16. Paving of Butler Market Road & Dickey…
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Planned Redmond road closures and delays update: Sept. 9-15
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here’s the city of Redmond’s planned road closures and delays update for Sept. 9-15. City of Redmond road closures can be…
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