SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – It will be here before you know it: open enrollment for 2024 health insurance. Open enrollment is the primary time of year when people who do not have coverage through a job, Oregon Health Plan, or Medicare can enroll through the Marketplace. OHA says 96 percent of Oregonians have health insurance,
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Community Bank Week is this week, Oct. 16-20, honoring local banks and their employees for their economic and civic contributions in communities across the state. Community Bank Week was founded in 2014 by the Community Banks of Oregon. Oregon is home to 15 community banks headquartered here, employing more than 5,800
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — High Desert Chamber Music announces applications are available to perform in a Master Class with Mark Kaplan and David Kaplan. This double-feature event, presented in partnership with the Cascade School of Music, promises to be an enriching experience for young musicians in the community. Event Details: Date: Saturday, December 16 Location:
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Prineville, Ore. — Portions of the Millican Plateau and North Millican OHV Trail Systems will be closed October 20 – 22 for an annual side-by-side race hosted by King of the Kastle, LLC. The racecourse and several points of entry into the area will be closed for the safety of participants and the public. Security
Continue ReadingThe City of Bend will be accepting proposals for funding for its Affordable Housing Fund and Community Development Block Grant Program. There is approximately $800,000 available in Affordable Housing Fund resources for the development of affordable housing. Funds through the Community Development Block Grant program are also available, with approximately $416,275 to fund affordable housing
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the city of Redmond’s road and traffic report for the week of October 14-20. NE 5th St. between NE Kingwood Ave and NE Jackpine Ct will be closed for Capital Improvement Project on October 16 – 17. Please use detour.Veterans Way between OR 126 and SE Sisters Ave and SE 10th Street between OR
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the ODOT Region 4 construction update for the week of October 13-20. 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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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of October 15-21. Hunnell Road: Loco Road to Tumalo Road Improvement (Bend Area) – Excavation work will be occurring on Hunnell Road between Rogers Road and Pohaku Road. Utility work will also be occurring between Rogers Road and Tumalo Road. Traffic Information –
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Blood drive on Monday, Oct. 30 at Bend Police Dept. PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Since announcing a national blood and platelet shortage a month ago, thousands of donors across the country have rolled up a sleeve to help rebuild the American Red Cross blood and platelet supply. As that generosity continues, the Red Cross is
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Filing a homeowners insurance claim and repairing your damaged home can be a complicated and overwhelming process. To help answer homeowner questions about managing an insurance claim and performing related home repairs, Oregon’s Construction Contractors Board has teamed with insurance regulators at the Division of Financial Regulation to put on a
Continue ReadingBEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here’s the city of Bend’s road and traffic report for the week of October 16-22. Knott Road between SE 15th Street and SE Raintree Drive for a water service installation, four-way flagging through the roundabout at night, Oct. 16-20, 6:30 p.m. – 6:30 a.m.NE Robinson Street between NE Indigo Lane and NE Jackson
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Pacific Northwest Region of the USDA Forest Service will be accepting applications for permanent seasonal jobs from October 19 to November 22. There are hundreds of entry-level permanent seasonal forestry technician and forestry aid positions available in exciting and rewarding locations across the nation, including 436 positions across Washington and Oregon. The
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The League of Women Voters of Deschutes County is excited to announce its second annual Y-Essay (Y = Yes-Youth-Why) contest. The ‘ Y-Essay’ contest is now open for essay submissions by senior high school students in Deschutes County. The League believes these students are the best advocates to increase the youth
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sergeant Kent Vander Kamp of the Central Oregon Drug Enforcement Team and the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office was recognized Saturday by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) for his “exceptional dedication to investigating impaired driving enforcement, investigations and his tireless volunteer work around Deschutes County, including the youth prevention education organization, CLEAR
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — In preparation for the Nov. 7 Special Election, the Deschutes County Clerk’s Office will test the county’s vote-counting system at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct 24. The certification is conducted before each election and occurs at the County Clerk’s Office which is on the second floor of 1300 NW Wall Street,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Volvo of Bend is partnering with Sleep in Heavenly Peace to provide beds for Central Oregon children who do not have one of their own. Volvo of Bend will donate $100 for every vehicle sold in October. And the dealership will be accepting donations of twin bed sheets to go with
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Through their Operation School Bell® program, Assistance League of Bend, a 21 Cares for Kids partner, is providing new clothing to over 2,000 kindergarten through grade 12 students this year.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — To assist customers with their preparations for the upcoming busy holiday shopping and shipping season, the Postal Service is providing 2023 holiday shipping and mailing deadlines. The information below covers domestic, international and military shipping destinations to allow for the timely delivery of cards, letters and packages by Dec. 25th. No Holiday
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond Fire & Rescue is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association — the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for more than 100 years — to promote this year’s campaign, “Cooking safety starts with YOU. Pay attention to fire prevention.” The campaign works to educate everyone about simple but important
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new farm-to-table restaurant, the Hook and Plow, is now open at Westside Yard, located at 210 SW Century Drive in Bend. Here’s a look at the restaurant project and how it came to life, from Lauren Evans at Compass Commercial: Compass Commercial Construction Services recently completed the build-out of the space
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