(Update: Adding video, interview) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Cultural Tourism Commission, a Visit Bend Project overseeing the Bend Cultural Tourism Fund, announced the opening of its online grant applications. The complete application is due March 7, 2024 at 5 pm. The awarded funds will help local organizations leverage marketing resources to attract more
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Another phase of hiring for seasonal positions for the 2024 field and fire season on the Deschutes National Forest opens for application on Thursday, Jan. 25, on USAJobs.gov. The application window will remain open through February 7. Positions have tentative start dates for the end of June 2024. The positions include
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Four nurses from St. Charles Health System recently earned DAISY Awards for Extraordinary Nurses, recognizing the outstanding, compassionate nursing care they provide patients and families every day. The nurses, who represent all four St. Charles hospitals in Bend, Redmond, Madras and Prineville, were recognized with a ceremony on their respective units
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The community Santas who manned SantaLand in the Old Mill District this holiday season did more than spread goodwill, hope and joy; they were able to raise more than $2,000 for four local nonprofits through their generous donation of time. For every Santa shift during the holidays, the Old Mill District
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — John J. Graham Jr. is the new executive director of the Center for Business, Industry, and Professional Development (CBIPD) at Central Oregon Community College. He manages the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and leads workforce training and apprenticeship programs. His role also involves developing noncredit offerings in manufacturing. John’s background includes
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — From February 1st to March 31st, Soroptimist International of Bend asks for your donations for the their 18th Annual Community Baby Shower. Because “baby, it’s really cold outside,” the emphasis this year is on warm outer clothing: coats, hats, mittens, gloves, boots (sizes 0-8). Diapers and diaper wipes are also in
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – In a life changing moment for some Central Oregonians, Thistle & Nest, a nonprofit organization, has received a funding recommendation of $750,000 from the City of Bend’s Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC) for buyer’s down payment assistance. This significant endorsement, received on January 10th, is destined to empower homebuyers with stable
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Heart of Oregon Corps invites Central Oregon businesses to elevate their brand by becoming sponsors of the highly anticipated 7th annual Farm to Fork Dinner & Fundraiser, taking place on Friday, May 31, at the scenic Tetherow Resort. Align your company with one of the region’s premier fundraising events while making a meaningful
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With frigid temperatures and winter weather upon us, donations collected during Windermere Central Oregon Real Estate’s annual Share the Warmth coat and blanket drive are being put to good use. The company’s real estate brokers, staff, and owners supported two local organizations during its 2023 year-end donation drive and fundraisers, collecting
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — East Cascade Women’s Clinic said Tuesday it is excited to announce the opening of their second clinic, located at 865 SW Veterans Way in Redmond. The clinic prides itself on offering quality, compassionate care for women of all ages. This location opened January 4th and is now taking appointments. In addition
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Aperion Management Group, a leading organization committed to making a positive impact in the community, is delighted to announce a generous donation of $7,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon as part of their annual holiday Pay It Forward campaign. This philanthropic initiative is a testament to Aperion Management
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WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Rep. Cliff Bentz, R-Oregon, announced Tuesday that he has nominated 14 Oregon students for acceptance to the prestigious United States service academies. Bentz’ Service Academy Nomination Board — retired and active-duty military officers who interview potential candidates for the service academies — recommended each student based on their academic performance, extracurricular involvement, and
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The winners of the 32nd annual Inventerprise contest have been announced! Inventerprise is an annual problem-solving contest sponsored by Lonza Bend (formerly Bend Research), offered to all K-12 Central Oregon students. Each year, the contest poses a question to spark students’ imaginations, challenging them to pursue inventive solutions to pressing problems. It is meant to
Continue ReadingSALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Revenue will begin processing e-filed 2023 state income tax returns on Monday, Jan. 29, the same day the IRS will begin processing federal returns. Paper filed returns will be processed starting in mid-February. E-filed returns will be processed in the order they are received. However, as in years past,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the ODOT Region 4 construction update for the week of Jan. 12-19. Here at ODOT, we are committed to providing a safe and efficient transportation system for everyone. We invest in Oregon’s future through roadway improvement projects. The following projects are located within Region 4; Central Oregon from The
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the city of Redmond’s road and traffic report for the week of January 13-19. Wickiup Ave./Reservoir Dr., between 49th & 43rd St., 1/15 – 3/15, road closure, local access only, Please use detour, Capital Improvement Project www.redmondoregon.gov/ReservoirDriveProject, Taylor Northwest **Work schedules are dependent on weather conditions and other factors. Always exercise increased
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Tuesday is the last day to sign up for private health insurance in Oregon’s health insurance marketplace. Open enrollment is the exclusive time of year when individuals can sign up for private health insurance. Since open enrollment began on Nov. 1, 2023, nearly 141,000 people have enrolled in health insurance for
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – In the first round of FY2024 Career Opportunity Program grant awards, the Oregon Arts Commission and The Ford Family Foundation have awarded $105,103 to 24 artists for career development projects. The awards include $44,202 from the Oregon Arts Commission for all artistic disciplines and $60,901 in supplemental funding for 16 established visual artists
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College is hosting its annual Oregon Transfer Days event — an outreach partnership comprised of Oregon’s public and private colleges and universities, and other higher education institutions — from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 23, in the Bend campus’s Coats Campus Center, to help students
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LAKE OSWEGO, Ore., (KTVZ) ― Umpqua Bank announced Thursday that its Warm Hearts Winter Drive successfully raised $365,000 this holiday season and received winter clothing donations from customers, associates, and members of the community to benefit those individuals and families who struggle with housing and access to other basic resources. “Our Warm Hearts Winter Drive is all about bringing people
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