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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – There is a lot of excitement and trepidation this time of year as children head back to school, whether it be elementary, middle, or high school, or even to college. As your students head off, now is a good time to review your insurance policies to give yourself peace of mind

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Monday, Sept. 11, the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training invites the public to visit the 9/11 Memorial at the Oregon Public Safety Academy in Salem.  The Academy hosts a permanent display of artifacts from the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks that claimed the lives of nearly 3,000

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) –  Camp Fire Central Oregon’s new environmental after-school program for youth, launched earlier this year, is taking place not just in Bend this fall, but now also in Sisters. The outdoor-adventure program is designed to help meet after-school care needs on early-release days, which are Wednesdays in Bend and Fridays in Sisters.

CLACKAMAS, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Beverage Recycling Cooperative, which operates the BottleDrop network, announced Tuesday that it raised $100,000 through its Emergency Fund to support wildfire relief efforts in Maui, Hawaii. Oregonians from across the state stepped up in support of the cause. Between August 11 and August 31, BottleDrop encouraged its 1 million

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — High Desert Chamber Music has received a matching challenge from the Starseed Foundation for the seventh year in a row. The foundation will match the first $5,000 of funds raised during the challenge.  The Starseed Foundation seeks to provide opportunities and exposure to the arts and environment, to improve the quality of

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Transitions program team members from Partners In Care were recognized as “2023 Health Heroes” in a ceremony at Deschutes County Health Services Tuesday. The Partners In Care Transitions team has been transforming lives across Central Oregon since 2004. Five Transitions Coordinators, Bethany Benefield, Laurie Slye, Pam McConnell, Hollie Andrews, and

OREGON CITY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Choosing the right moving company should include more research than just a quick online search. Entrusting your belongings to an uncertified mover can result in damage, mishandling, overcharging, and even theft. The Oregon Department of Transportation in partnership with local law enforcement agencies addressed the issue of illegal household goods

(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council is thrilled to announce the start of the Central Oregon Septic Assistance Program, a new project providing financial aid for homeowners at or below moderate income levels in Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson counties. COSAP will provide reimbursements to qualified homeowners that are either in

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the ODOT Region 4 construction update for the week of Sept. 1-8. 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

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregonians are experiencing more frequent wildfires, floods, heat domes, high winds, and ice and snowstorms on an annual basis. These events, fueled by climate change and coupled with the ever-present threat of a Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake and tsunami, underscore the need for people to be ready for such disasters. September’s National