BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Despite the recent frigid weather, Camp Fire Central Oregon is gearing up to ignite warmth in the hearts of United States Veterans through a volunteer initiative taking place on Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, Monday, January 15. Open to the public, the annual service project—Valentine’s for Veterans—provides a chance
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Nominations are open to honor the outstanding contributions of education support professionals in Oregon. Now through February 21, you can submit an application to recognize a special Education Support Professional (ESP).To be nominated, ESPs must work in an Oregon K-12 public school or school district and meet the definition of an ESP in Oregon.
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Winter in the Pacific Northwest can bring snow accumulations totaling inches or feet, depending on the location. When combined with extended periods of freezing temperatures, routine mail delivery can become treacherous. The U.S. Postal Service says customers can help ensure their mail carrier has safe access to mailboxes and front porches during deliveries by providing
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PORTLAND, Ore. KTVZ) – Radon gas may be invisible to the naked eye, but students across the Pacific Northwest are once again invited to illustrate its risk through creative artwork in 2024’s Northwest Radon Poster Contest. The competition is part of January’s National Radon Action Month, giving students a creative outlet to learn about and
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Central Oregon Symphony Association proudly reveals the distinguished winners of the 2023 Young Artist Competition. A celebration of exceptional talent and dedication to musical excellence, the competition attracted submissions from young musicians nationwide. The 2023 Young Artist Competition, held via submitted video recordings, drew attention from a spectrum of gifted
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Education is seeking more schools, community organizations and tribes to participate in the Summer Food Service Program this summer to help ensure that children and teens receive the nutritious meals they need during the summer months. As an incentive, state grant funds are available up to $20,000 per sponsor
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The U.S. Forest Service will waive most fees for day-use sites on national forests in Washington and Oregon on Monday, Jan. 15 in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The Bureau of Land Management will have a fee-free day as well. This initiative is part of the recognition of Martin Luther King,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend is a community that comes together in support of worthy causes, and this year’s Thanksgiving morning race was a perfect example as Cascade Relays Foundation and FootZone raised $34,000 for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend. Continuing the cherished tradition, families and friends from across Central Oregon gathered in
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The community heat pump rebate and grant program aims to increase access to energy efficient heat pumps in order to provide energy savings to Central Oregon households by providing funds to offset expenses toward new heat pumps. The program is available to owner-occupied households in Crook, Deschutes, and Jefferson counties, and
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — CONGRATULATIONS to three senior students who each won $500 cash prize from the League of Women Voters Deschutes in December for their essays. Senior students Miranda Vogel and Aria Levinson, from Caldera High School in Bend and Evonna West from Ridgeview High School in Redmond wrote the highest scoring essays on
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — High Desert Chamber Music announced Monday it has been awarded a multi-year grant in the amount of $15,000 from the Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation. Supporting the Pacific Northwest since 1998, the foundation prioritizes grant proposals that are in service to or address education, mentorship, arts, creativity, health, and well-being in Oregon
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Applications are now open for families of students enrolled in Bend-La Pine Schools to submit a request to attend a choice option school, as well as to request a priority attendance area change. Choice option school requests for grades 1-12 and priority attendance area change applications both are due by January
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here’s the ODOT Region 4 construction update for the week of Jan. 5-12. 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 Dalles
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the city of Redmond’s road and traffic report for the week of Jan. 6-12. Wickiup Ave., between 49th & 47th St., 12/11 – 2/9, 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 caution
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of January 7-13. Gribbling Road Bridge Replacement (Bend Area) – Bridge foundation work will be occurring on Gribbling Road near the Central Oregon Irrigation Canal. Traffic Information – Gribbling Road is closed to traffic at the Central Oregon Irrigation Canal for bridge replacement
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Katie Anderson of Aperion Management Group is the new Board of Directors Chair for 2024. Katie has served on the Executive Board for the past two years in the capacities of Vice Chair/Treasurer, and, most recently, Chair Elect. “I am honored
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon is thrilled to announce a generous donation of $50,000 from Hayden Homes, a leading regional homebuilder committed to making a positive impact in the communities it serves. This transformative contribution will significantly enhance the organization’s ability to continue its mission of empowering and igniting
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) —The Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend announce their 30th anniversary in Deschutes County. The Clubs have played a pivotal role in community growth and youth development for three decades and show no signs of slowing down at the 30-year mark. The organization will celebrate and reflect on their past and continue
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Scalehouse Gallery is pleased to announce the new Patricia Clark Studio Artists in Residence, Allie Blanchard and Bergen Bock. The Patricia Clark Studio was started in memory of Scalehouse co-founder, Patricia Clark, who wanted to create a space for artists to create, explore and share their work with the community. “The
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Housing and Community Services announced Wednesday that the agency’s Down Payment Assistance Program has helped 117 Oregonians buy a home. The state awarded $22 million in down payment assistance to 21 organizations across the state earlier this year. As of Sept. 30, 2023, the organizations had distributed more than $4.3 million to
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