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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Thousands of people are dealing with the devastation left behind by Hurricane Helene, and American Red Cross disaster workers are with them, providing comfort, support and relief. More than 4 million customers – as many as 12 million people – are without power across impacted states. The danger isn’t over and

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) seeks applicants to fill 10 commissioner seats on 9 of the state’s agricultural and commercial fisheries commodity commissions. These positions will remain open until filled. For instructions on how to apply or to learn more about commissions, please visit oda.direct/commissions. The Director of the ODA appoints

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon State Historic Preservation Office has released the 2024-2033 Oregon Historic Preservation Plan. The statewide plan offers a comprehensive approach to preserving special traditions, collections and places, and describes how to coordinate the efforts of the many people and organizations involved in this vital work. The plan highlights four key

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Reading is an essential skill for kids, helping them start and stay on a path to success in school and beyond. Since 1992, children’s literacy nonprofit SMART Reading has been committed to providing students with two critical components of reading success: regular practice time with an adult and access to books. 

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With the support of its members, staff and the community, Mid Oregon Credit Union collected $1,709 and multiple bins of school supplies for local students during its annual Supplies 4 Schools fundraiser benefiting Family Access Network. During the month of August, Mid Oregon collected school supplies and cash donations at its

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A grant of $25,000 was awarded to the Central Oregon Center for the Arts by the Oregon Cultural Trust as part of that organization’s Cultural Development Grant Program. The grant will support COCA in its mission to enhance the cultural landscape of Central Oregon by providing a state-of-the-art facility for entertainment, artistic expression,