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Beaver Coach Sales hosts Boys & Girls Club of Bend for #WorkforceWednesday program

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Beaver Coach Sales, locally owned and operated RV dealership, proudly welcomed a group of children from the Boys & Girls Club of Bend as part of their #WorkforceWednesday program. This unique initiative is designed to introduce young minds to potential career paths, offering them hands-on experiences in various industries. During the visit,

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Oregon Division of Financial Regulation recovers more than $5.6 million for consumers in first half of 2024

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation, through its consumer advocacy, compliance and enforcement teams, recovered $5,675,543 for Oregonians in the first half of 2024. DFR’s consumer advocates and compliance teams have recovered $5,195,749, while the enforcement team has ordered $479,794 in restitution. DFR consumer advocates help Oregonians in a variety of

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Merkley, Wyden announce federal funding to upgrade Warm Springs radio station KWSO’s emergency alert system

WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, D-Ore., have announced that KWSO-FM, a non-commercial community radio station owned and operated by the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, is receiving up to $158,749 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The federal grant will be used to upgrade the radio station’s broadcast transmission infrastructure as

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EDCO announces new Bend Venture Conference partnership, 8 New Economy Track semifinalists

BEND, Ore (KTVZ) – Economic Development for Central Oregon is excited to announce the eight semifinalist companies advancing in the New Economy Track for the 21st annual Bend Venture Conference on Thursday, October 17 – Friday, October 18. This year’s conference continues BVC’s legacy as the largest and longest standing angel investment event in the

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Redmond Senior Center plans September wellness series focused on home safety, fall prevention

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Redmond Senior Center is excited to announce a special series of wellness events taking place throughout September in recognition of Home Safety & Fall Prevention Month. These events are designed to provide seniors, caregivers, and community members with essential information and practical tips to enhance home safety and prevent falls,

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Pacific Power Foundation awards $240K in grants to support Oregon education, STEM programs

PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Pacific Power Foundation is pleased to provide over $240,000 in grant awards to nonprofits and community organizations in Oregon, Washington and California that promote education and enhance science, technology, engineering and math learning opportunities. They included grants ranging from $2,000 to $7,500 awarded to nine community organizations in Crook and Deschutes

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MountainStar Family Relief Nursery kicks off Birdies 4 Babies campaign to protect most vulnerable children

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Thank you to everyone who made the 10th Annual Birdies 4 Babies (B4B) event a huge success! With the support of so many dedicated individuals, MountainStar Family Relief Nursery kicked off its fiscal year fundraising efforts in spectacular fashion, raising critical funds and awareness for its vital services. Now, our focus

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Kim Gammond leaving City Club of C.O. director role to lead Habitat for Humanity of La Pine Sunriver

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Habitat for Humanity of La Pine Sunriver is proud to announce the hire of Executive Director Kim Gammond, who assumes her role effective Sept. 16. Gammond joins Habitat following her tenure as Executive Director of City Club of Central Oregon, where she led transformative growth in outreach, programming and fundraising. “We

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Daughters of the American Revolution’s Bend chapter promotes Constitution Week in Central Oregon

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution urges Americans to reflect on the United States Constitution during September’s annual observance in honor of this foundational document of national governance. The DAR initiated the observance in 1955, when the service organization petitioned the U.S. Congress to dedicate September 17–23 of each

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Ombuds Office for Oregon Workers traveling the state to meet with workers; Sept. 18 stop in Bend

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Representatives from the Ombuds Office for Oregon Workers will be traveling throughout Oregon to meet with workers to help them understand their rights, benefits, protections, and responsibilities. The Ombuds Office serves as an independent advocate for workers by helping them with the workers’ compensation system and workplace safety and health laws and rules.

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