REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Housing Works, a leading housing organization, disclosed Wednesday that the waiting list for the Housing Choice Voucher Program, formerly recognized as the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Section 8 program, will reopen on Monday, January 8th at 8:00 am PST and will close on Friday, January 12th at 5:00
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – As colder temperatures fill the air and people stay indoors to keep warm, public health experts encourage homeowners and tenants to test their homes for radon — an odorless, tasteless, and invisible gas. While radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that comes up from the ground through cracks and gaps,
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WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (OR-05) has nominated 21 students from across the 5th District to be considered for appointments to three U.S. service academies. “I’m honored to nominate nearly two dozen outstanding Oregon students who are hoping to attend one of several prestigious service academies. These bright young leaders have already accomplished so
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Partnerships for Youth (COPY), a program of the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, is offering a class to prepare volunteers to become mentors for children with an incarcerated parent. After initial training and comprehensive background checks, volunteers are matched with a child in Bend, Redmond, Sisters or LaPine that share
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – January is National Mentoring Month, and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon, a 21 Cares for Kids partner, is proud to join the nationwide celebration to recognize the importance of mentorship and the positive impact it has on the lives of young individuals. National Mentoring Month is an annual campaign
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — St. Charles Health System’s grant cycle for 2024 is now open and accepting applications from local community organizations throughout Central Oregon. Groups can apply for three different grants: Priority grant Celebrate, Together; Celebrando Juntos: This grant is aimed at reducing feelings of loneliness and social isolation while fostering a sense of belonging
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Family Access Network recently received a $25,000 grant from Central Oregon Health Council to support FAN advocates in bringing critical basic-needs services to children and their family members in rural areas throughout Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson counties. These funds will help with FAN’s goal to decrease food insecurity and provide wraparound support
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the ODOT Region 4 construction update for the week of Dec. 29-Jan. 5. 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
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of Dec. 31-Jan. 6. Gribbling Road Bridge Replacement (Bend Area) – Excavation work will be occurring on Gribbling Road near the Central Oregon Irrigation (COI) Canal. Traffic Information – Gribbling Road is closed to traffic at the COI Canal for bridge replacement work.
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the city of Redmond’s road and traffic report for the week of Dec. 30-Jan. 5. 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
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Want a new twist to your New Year’s resolutions? Focus on positive changes for you and your four-legged friend. The Humane Society of Central Oregon would like to suggest resolutions that improve the quality of life of your pet and our community. New Year’s Eve can be stressful for animals fearful
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Crook County has open board and committee positions for the Ag Extension Service District; Budget Committee; Abatement of Dangerous Buildings Code, Appeals Committee; Community Health Advisory Council; Compensation Committee; Fair Board; Planning Commission; Special Transportation Committee; Taylor Grazing; and Vector Control District. If you are interested in serving on any of these boards, please stop
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Connect Central Oregon, a leading community organization, invites individuals, families, and groups to join hands in service and celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on the MLK Day of Service 2024, Monday, January 15th. This federal holiday is designated as a National Day of Service to encourage all
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Ring in the new year with powerful and diverse human experiences as the Deschutes Public Library delves into “Know Stories” this January. Explore Oregon’s overlooked Black history and hear first-hand knowledge from a member of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. Enjoy an evening of literary-themed trivia and attend a performance
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SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Sunriver Service District and Sunriver Fire Department formally welcomed Fire Chief Bill Boos to the Sunriver Fire Department. The district held an official “swearing in” ceremony in mid-December for the department’s new chief. The oath of office was administered by Chair of the Sunriver Service District Board of Directors Jim
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is ODOT Region 4’s construction update for the week of Dec. 22-29. 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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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here’s Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of Dec. 24-30. Gribbling Road Bridge Replacement (Bend Area) – Bridge removal work will be occurring on Gribbling Road near the Central Oregon Irrigation (COI) Canal. Traffic Information – Beginning Dec. 26, Gribbling Road will be closed to traffic at the COI Canal for
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here’s the city of Redmond’s road and traffic report for the week of Dec. 23-29. 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 within
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is recruiting for two representatives for the All-Terrain Vehicle Advisory Committee. The positions will represent a law enforcement agency and an emergency medical service provider. The 17-member committee reviews safety features of all classes of off-highway vehicles, reviews accidents and fatalities resulting from all-terrain vehicle
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Rosendin Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded to make a positive impact on communities through financial grants and volunteer work, celebrated its partnership with The Peaceful Presence Project by presenting the community organization with a $7,000 grant. Alongside donations to nonprofits in Bend and Prineville, The Rosendin Foundation is dedicated
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