SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Nearly 50 percent of hunters and anglers in Oregon are using e-tagging. Instead of carrying a paper tag, they can tag fish and wildlife on their phone using the MyODFW app. Major fall hunting seasons are about to begin in Oregon, and fall salmon seasons are also underway. Oregon State Police
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — KPOV 88.9 FM, High Desert Community Radio, is excited to announce the Fall FUNd Drive kick-off starts Friday, October 6 and runs through October 14. According to Chris Gossard, Executive Director: “This Fall’s FUNd Drive offers matching opportunities to double donations, limited edition Thank You Gifts, and our listeners’ favorite music! We
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Cork & Barrel is best known as the region’s biggest food and wine event. Held the third weekend in July, Cork & Barrel welcomes wineries and winemakers from a different wine region each year. This year’s Cork & Barrel—held at The Riverhouse July 20-22—presented 13 wineries from the Walla Walla Valley.
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In an era where information is readily available at our fingertips, libraries stand as guardians of intellectual freedom. Banned Books Week (October 1–7) celebrates the value of free and open access to information and brings people together in shared support of the freedom to seek and express ideas.
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is accepting public comment on proposed updates to the rules for excluding individuals from Oregon State Parks who commit violations, including endangering the safety of visitors and staff (OAR 736-010-0020 and 736-021-0040). The Exclusion Rule Advisory Committee, which includes representatives from the mental health community, attorneys, agency
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Awards totaling $1,382,696 will be distributed to 171 Oregon arts organizations through the Oregon Arts Commission’s Operating Support Program for fiscal year 2024. Ranging from $3,000 to $25,000, the unrestricted awards are available to nonprofit organizations with arts at the core of their mission and budgets of more than $150,000. The Arts
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Thanks to Pacific Power’s Blue Sky program participants, the popular Blue Sky renewable energy program ranked first in overall green pricing sales in a national study by the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory. NREL recently released its ranking of leading utility green power programs based on 2022 data
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The High Desert Education Service District announced this month the appointment of Annemarie Hamlin to its board of directors. Hamlin, who currently serves as Vice President of Academic Affairs for Central Oregon Community College, brings more than 30 years of post-secondary education experience to HDESD. “Annemarie’s expertise and partnership is a
Continue ReadingCommunity committees are a great way to get involved with city government. The City of Bend has several Council-appointed boards, committees, commissions, and advisory groups that make recommendations to City Council or City administrative staff. There are several openings coming up.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Federal Trade Commission received more than 2.4 million fraud reports from consumers in 2022. Consumers nearly lost $8.8 billion from fraud, an increase of 30 percent from the $6.1 billion lost the previous year. This increase in fraud losses is a stark reminder of why consumers need to continue to be vigilant
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Dept. of Forestry is seeking nominations for its new Oregon Climate Smart Award. The award will recognize landowners, land managers, researchers, operators or other forestry professionals who use climate change-adapted practices, or develop innovative methods for carbon capture, retention or reduced carbon release. Nominations are due by Dec. 31. “The
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — While networking might seem like a long and winding road for many small business owners, the inaugural session of a new series at Central Oregon Community College’s Small Business Development Center, beginning Thursday, Oct. 12 at 5:30 p.m., aims to teach ready techniques for this all-important aspect of business — and
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — October is Bat Appreciation Month, and Think Wild, Central Oregon’s wildlife hospital, is celebrating by hosting a bat nest box workshop. Join them on Saturday, October 14 from 1 pm to 4 pm to learn about Central Oregon’s native bats and build a bat nest box to support their populations. Bats
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — It’s October. The time for trick or treating, pumpkin spiced everything, and also when the Postal Service hires help for the holidays. Late October through New Year’s Day is known as peak season within the Postal Service, and it’s the busiest time of the year. Hiring extra employees for the holidays
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Wednesday, October 4th, K-8 students are encouraged to Walk or Roll to school and log their trip to qualify for prizes, as part of International Walk and Roll to School Day, Commute Options says. Participating students from the top schools (highest number of trips logged) will be entered into the
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — At 8 a.m. on Tuesday, October 3, Redmond Fire & Rescue will reopen outdoor burning, outside of the city limits. With the recent rains and decrease in high temperatures, the risk for fire spread has decreased to safe levels. Redmond Fire & Rescue would like to remind anyone who is conducting
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Energy Trust of Oregon announced new solar battery storage incentives that can help Oregon homeowners save about one-third or more on the cost of adding battery storage to solar panels. Homeowners can receive incentives up to $3,000 for battery storage or up to $10,000 if they meet income guidelines for Energy Trust’s Solar Within Reach program. Energy
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Assistance League of Bend members distributed over 200 free handmade hats, “knitted knocker” breast prostheses, comfort shawls, and therapeutic heat pillows to race participants at the Heaven Can Wait event that was held on Sunday at Redmond High School. Assistance League of Bend has been a participating vendor at the annual Heaven Can
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – As we usher in fall, the Oregon State Fire Marshal and the Oregon fire service want to remind everyone of the importance of fire safety when cooking. Each year, October is designated as Fire Prevention Month in Oregon, with four weeks dedicated to learning about fire safety. This year’s theme for Fire
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here’s the ODOT Region 4 construction update for the week of Sept. 29-October 6. 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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