REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Juniper Golf Course will host an innovative environmental education outreach program that uses golf courses as environmental learning labs, when assistant golf course superintendent Carlos Figueroa welcomes students from Redmond High School for a GCSAA First Green event this Wednesday and Thursday. First Green is a Golf Course Superintendents Association of
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PORTLAND, Ore, (KTVZ) — The Bureau of Land Management is waiving recreation day-use fees for visitors on Saturday, in celebration of Veterans Day. The BLM recognizes and honors our veterans’ contributions to our nation and invites visitors to explore the unique and diverse natural landscapes and visitor facilities found on America’s public lands. “Veterans contribute
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Discover Your Forest, the non-profit partner of the Deschutes National Forest, is hosting the annual Winter Volunteer Information Night this week for volunteers who are interested in supporting winter education and interpretive programs on the Deschutes National Forest. The event will be held on Thursday from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Chamber is pleased to announce that four new board members will join the full board of directors on January 1, 2024. The board is an all-volunteer group that guides the mission, policy setting, and governance of the Chamber as they serve the Bend business community. The new board members
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Cascade Youth & Family Center and Grandma’s House provide services and shelter to youth experiencing homelessness, including those who have run away, and to those who are at risk of running away. On Thursday, November 16th, they will be hosting an event at Silver Moon Brewing to spread awareness of the
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Poet Laureate Program is now accepting nominations for the state’s next poet laureate. The program is funded by the Oregon Cultural Trust and administered by Oregon Humanities. Over the course of a two-year-term, the Oregon Poet Laureate fosters the art of poetry, encourages literacy and learning, addresses central issues relating to the
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the city of Redmond’s road and traffic report for the week of Nov. 4-10. 17th Pl. at SW Odem Medo Rd., 11/3 – 11/6 partial lane closure 7am – 5pm, drilling and placing conduit31st St. at Metolius Pl., 11/6 – 11/8 partial lane closure 7am – 5pm, drilling and placing conduit9th St.
Continue ReadingBEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the city of Bend’s road and traffic report for the week of Nov. 6-12. Brosterhous Road between Kobe Street and Rolen Avenue for surveying purposes, single lane closure with flagging, Nov. 10, 2023.Franchise Utility Relocation Work – As part of the upcoming City of Bend’s Septic to Sewer Program construction project,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Thursday, The Environmental Center presented its eighth Sustainability Awards, honoring those who are leading the way to a sustainable future in Central Oregon. Individuals, businesses, organizations and other community-led projects and programs in Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson counties were eligible to be nominated or to apply. This year, The Environmental
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Applications for the OSU Master Gardener™ Program in Central Oregon are now available. The program targets individuals interested in becoming a trained volunteer who wants to learn and share research-based gardening information. The program will be a hybrid training, with both online and in-person learning. Once you apply and have been
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The Leadership Redmond Class of 2023, along with the VFW Post 4108, organized the first annual Red, White and Blue Celebration. This benefit fundraiser was a huge success, with attendees enjoying food, music, dancing, raffles, and a silent auction.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Central Oregon community members interested in hearing the results of the recent community health survey and sharing feedback are invited to attend one of six dinner events being hosted throughout the region between November 1st and 9th. The first 50 adults registered and in attendance will receive a $50 VISA gift
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(Update: More details of ceremony) SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs will honor all veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces on Veterans Day, Saturday, Nov. 11 at 11:00 a.m. during its Statewide Veterans Day Ceremony this year in view of the Oregon State Capitol Building. This event will feature remarks by
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SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sunriver Resort, the Pacific Northwest’s treasured resort destination, is excited to unveil eight new indoor pickleball courts, completing the Sunriver Resort Indoor-Outdoor Pickleball Complex. The courts join the resort’s 10 outdoor courts, which launched in August, making the 18-court semi-private pickleball complex the most expansive of any resort in the Pacific
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TUMALO, Ore. (KTVZ) — Tractor Supply Company, the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, and American Farmland Trust have awarded Jessica Lee in Tumalo $10,000 for her business, Tender Greens. Jessica’s business specializes in growing nutritious microgreens. She plans to use these funds for a climate control system that will improve the quality
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Wednesday marked the beginning of open enrollment for 2024 private health insurance, a crucial opportunity for Oregonians to secure the coverage they need. Open enrollment, the exclusive time of year when individuals can explore and sign up for private health insurance, runs from now through January 16, 2024. Oregonians who enroll
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — What do a 100-pound chinook salmon, ten-inch-tall pygmy rabbit and vibrant San Rafael cactus all have in common? Under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) — a half-century-old law that aims to protect vulnerable species from extinction — all three of these species are currently classified as endangered in some regions of the
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Helping your neighbors and their families stay warm just got easier. Pacific Power will match every dollar you donate to the Oregon Energy Fund with $2 more. Pacific Power customers who receive their bills by mail will find they include an Oregon Energy Fund contribution envelope in November. Customers who pay
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Kindred Connections proudly announces the grand opening of the KC Center in Redmond. After months of extensive renovation and planning, the KC Center is set to open with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, Nov. 3, 4:30-6 p.m. at 767 Canal Blvd. About the KC Center: The KC Center is a testament
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(Update: Adding video; awards presentation held) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Association of REALTORS® (COAR) on Monday evening presented the 2023 Building a Better Oregon Awards*. For over 40 years, these awards have recognized those who have enhanced their community with outstanding new or renovated residential, commercial, or industrial buildings within the last
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