BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity has been awarded four AmeriCorps National Construction Crew Leader positions and is looking for motivated, qualified candidates to serve locally during the 2024-2025 service year, which begins in August. Habitat AmeriCorps members serve in full-time, paid stipend positions for 10.5 months, helping to meet the housing needs
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Looking for some summer fun for your nature-loving kiddo? Sign up for summer camp at The Environmental Center! There are two summer day camp options: Eco Hero Adventures for children entering 5th-6th grade, and Forest Explorers for children entering 1st-4th grade. Both camps have options for week-long sessions and are offered
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Spring break kicks off at the High Desert Museum this Saturday, with special programming throughout the week and the opportunity to see engaging temporary exhibitions. One of the Museum’s most anticipated wildlife programs, Sky Hunters, returns to the E.L. Wiegand Pavilion in the Donald M. Kerr Birds of Prey Center on Saturday.
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Sisters Ranger District of the Deschutes National Forest will host a public open house in early April. On Tuesday, April 9, the Sisters Ranger District will provide interested public the opportunity to review and discuss a range of activities planned for the next year with Sisters District Ranger Ian Reid
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — To support families and caregivers of individuals with dementia, the Redmond Senior Center announced Tuesday it will be hosting a monthly dementia awareness class, aimed at enriching the community’s understanding and capability to care for loved ones affected by the condition. The class will be guided by the esteemed Jolle Blanchard,
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NeighborImpact is happy to announce the launch of a Central Oregon diaper bank.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Pacific Power is offering a “fleet make-ready” pilot program to help non-residential customers across Oregon transition to cost-saving clean transportation. The program is designed to connect local communities with the benefits of electric vehicles. It provides financial support and technical assistance to enable non-residential customers to transition their fleets to electric vehicles.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Fire Prevention Cooperative will be hosting free Wildfire Preparedness Fairs throughout Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson counties to provide resources for how people can prepare for wildfire season and smoke events, mitigate wildfire risk around their homes, and learn about planned spring prescribed burning. The public is invited to
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Absolutely Incredible Kid Day® is this week! The national holiday that strives to lift up today’s kids and teens is officially this Thursday, March 21. However, Camp Fire Central Oregon is celebrating a day early with a FREE ice-skating party for all Central Oregon youth after school on Wednesday, March 20
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Trail Blazers Foundation has awarded 15 grants, totaling $100,000, to schools throughout Oregon through its ‘Take It To The Court for Education’ school grant program. The grants will be distributed to schools in nine counties throughout Oregon, reaching from the southwest in Josephine County to the northeast in Union County. For more information, visit trailblazers.com/schoolgrants. “Celebrating each of these
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SFF Presents has announced the initial 19 artists slated to perform at the annual Sisters Folk Festival on Sept. 27 – 29, 2024 in Sisters. Longtime poster artist Dennis McGregor has created another memorable image featuring “Folkasaurus Rox”, a jubilant Tyrannosaurus rex playing the concertina. The preliminary lineup includes Aoife O’Donovan, Hawktail, The Mammals, Fantastic
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SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) – Sunriver Resort, the Pacific Northwest’s treasured resort destination managed by CoralTree Hospitality, is searching for passionate individuals to join its award-winning team. Just voted one of the 2024 Top 100 Best Companies to Work For in Oregon by Oregon Business, Sunriver Resort offers a variety of positions in food & beverage,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity is in search of volunteer financial coaches to work with future homeowners on their path toward homeownership. The purpose of the Partner Family Financial Coach is to support the Homeownership Services Department by coaching a Partner Family toward successful home purchase through monthly budget reviews, using a
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Governor Tina Kotek has proclaimed that April 2024 will be Oregon Arbor Month throughout the state. This year’s proclamation recognizes the importance to neighborhoods of urban trees as cities add housing and rapidly densify. The proclamation states that “Trees play an integral role in fostering healthy communities,” adding that urban development
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Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council is announcing the second round of funding for the Central Oregon Septic Assistance Program , a project providing financial aid for homeowners at or below moderate-income levels in Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson counties as well as the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. COSAP will work with local contractors to complete payments
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(Update: Adding video, interview) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Think Wild, Central Oregon’s wildlife hospital and conservation center, is seeking volunteers for a wide variety of opportunities during their upcoming busy season this spring and summer. Community members with all experience levels and availability are encouraged to sign up to help care for injured and orphaned
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Ben & Jerry’s is throwing its annual Free Cone Day celebration on Tuesday, April 16, but this time the ice cream maker is including a call to action. While any day free ice cream is involved is a win, the Ben & Jerry’s team behind the annual fan appreciation event, now well past its 40th year, are
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With the warming weather and spring just around the corner, its time to start thinking about creating your home’s defensible space. The Oregon State Fire Marshal recently released information about a statewide defensible space incentive program, unfortunately Bend residents were not selected as recipients, though nine other communities on the High
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Park and Recreation District is opening registration for summer recreation programs and summer/fall sports leagues on March 18, 19 and 20. Registration will open for programs for mid-June through August. Monday, March 18, 6:00 a.m.: Recreation, enrichment and sports camps and programs registration opens. This includes summer camps, art, crafts, sports,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Nominations for the Deschutes County Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Safe Sidewalk Awards are now open. The committee is seeking nominations of businesses, individuals or organizations that have made an extra effort to keep their sidewalks safe by clearing debris and hazards. Winners will be recognized with Safe Sidewalk Awards,
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