MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Over the last 24 months, the City of Madras has been challenged with code enforcement. In July of 2023, the City and the Jefferson County Fire & EMS District collaborated to fund a part-time Code Enforcement Officer position. The code enforcement officer is responsible for enforcing City of Madras and the
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Stroke Awareness Oregon, a local nonprofit working to eliminate death and disability from stroke, Is pleased to announce the addition of four new members to its board of directors and to introduce the staff. These additions to the board of directors will assure the organization’s continued success in assuring accomplishment of board
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County has open positions for the county’s Wolf Compensation Committee. The two positions currently open are 1. Conservation/Coexist and 2. Local Business Representative. If you are interested in serving on any of these boards, please stop by the County Commissioner’s Office located at 203 NE Court Street, Prineville, or email sarah.puerner@crookcountyor.gov for an application.
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is seeking a new member to represent wild fish advocates on the Oregon Hatchery Research Center Board. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in advancing the state of knowledge related to hatchery fish, their contributions to fisheries and their interactions with wild fish.
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To ensure that your day is filled with a smooch from a pooch or a purr of contentment, the Humane Society of Central Oregon is reducing the adoption fee to $14 (not including dog license) on all animals 6 months and older through Saturday, Feb. 17.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — “When All Else Fails … Ham Radio Works.” This has been a slogan used by ham radio operators for decades … because it’s true. Bad things happen that create the need for emergency communications, such as blizzards, tornados, floods, crashes, and civil disorders. A new hazard was presented recently by FBI
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Peaks 360, a rural residential community west of Redmond centered around sustainability, announced a set of financial contributions to Northwest Outward Bound School, an educational institution that immerses students in nature and outdoor resources to teach valuable life skills. Northwest Outward Bound School operates in three program areas: Central Oregon,
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) –The Oregon State Marine Board is recruiting six representatives for the Guide Advisory Committee. The positions will be individuals who are members of organizations that represent or include outfitters and guides, along with a public member representing charter boats. The 12-member committee provides advice and recommendations to the Marine Board on various matters
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As the timber industry boomed across the High Desert a century ago, a small company town sprung up against the Wallowa Mountains called Maxville. Operated by the Bowman-Hicks Lumber Company from 1923-1933, the town was home to Black and white loggers who worked side by side despite official segregation laws. As
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregon Adaptive Sports (OAS) is proud to announce that it has been awarded $20,375 as part of the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation National Paralysis Resource Center 2023 Direct Effect 2nd Cycle Quality of Life grants. Fifty-nine grants totaling $1,271,125 were awarded. The Quality of Life Grants Program supports nonprofit organizations
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Make fishing part of your President’s Day weekend plans with friends and family. Everyone can fish, clam and crab for free in Oregon on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 17-18. No fishing/shellfish licenses or tags (including a Combined Angling Tag, Columbia River Basin Endorsement, Two-Rod Validation or Rogue-South Coast Steelhead Validation/Tag) are
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — St. Charles Foundation’s annual Saints Gala, co-sponsored by Genentech and CORA, was a resounding success, raising nearly half a million dollars to enable St. Charles to continue providing world-class health care services. This year’s special appeal focused on the Three Sisters Rural Track Program (RTP), the first graduate-level residency program in
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BLACK BUTTE RANCH, Ore. (KTVZ) — Black Butte Ranch has promoted Kyle Cummings to serve as CEO for one of the premier destination resorts in Central Oregon, Black Butte Ranch’s board of directors announced Wednesday. Black Butte Ranch’s chief financial officer and chief operating officer since August 2023 — roles he also served from 2011-2018
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Openings are available to community members for confidential in-person and telehealth mental health counseling through the Community Counseling Clinic at Oregon State University–Cascades. The clinic is housed within OSU-Cascades’ Master of Counseling program and allows graduate students to develop expertise in cognitive-behavioral therapies under the close supervision of faculty and clinical
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Fifty-three organizations have been awarded $5,000 Arts Build Communities grants, totaling $265,000, to address a community issue or opportunity through the arts. The Oregon Arts Commission’s Arts Build Community program is committed to promoting arts access for underserved audiences and targets broad geographic impact throughout the state. Among the many notable organizations
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Every year, over three million young people are served by Boys & Girls Clubs across the country. To show their continued support in preparing today’s youth for a brighter tomorrow, Ross Stores, Inc. is partnering with Boys & Girls Clubs of America with a three-week program called, “Help Local Kids Thrive.”
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The front cover of the 2023-2024 Oregon Blue Book showcases a hillside covered in beautiful balsam root and lupine flowers at Rowena Crest, captured by Oregon photographer Micah Lundsted of Eugene. The book’s back cover shows an image of three rockfish made at the Oregon Coast Aquarium by Dale George of
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SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) – From August 10-23, Sunriver Music Festival will fill Central Oregon with world-class music. Artistic Director & Conductor Brett Mitchell leads world-class orchestra musicians and acclaimed soloists in a remarkable 47th season, held in two venues, the iconic Tower Theatre in downtown Bend and Sunriver Resort’s historic Great Hall. Programs include four
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Redmond Proficiency Academy’s Thespian Troupe #7715 recently competed in the annual Oregon Thespians Southern Regional Acting Competition, where they won 35 medals for excellence in numerous acting categories, the greatest number for any school in the region. The annual competition was hosted by North Salem High School, where the event occurred
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sisters-based nonprofit Sisters Folk Festival, Inc. announced Tuesday it has changed the name of the organization to SFF Presents to reflect the full scope of their work in the Central Oregon community. Sisters Folk Festival, Inc. was incorporated in 1995 as the nonprofit organization in charge of producing its signature event, the annual
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