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Oregon Dept. of Agriculture recruiting for 9 commodity commissioner openings

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Agriculture seeks applicants to fill nine commissioner seats on seven of the state’s agricultural and commercial fisheries commodity commissions. The deadline to apply is Thursday, July 25th. For instructions on how to apply or to learn more about commissions, visit oda.direct/commissions. The Director of the ODA appoints commissioners. Once

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High Desert Museum’s annual Art in the West exhibition and silent auction coming soon

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mark your calendars! On Saturday, July 20, the High Desert Museum will unveil its annual Art in the West exhibition and silent auction featuring a captivating blend of traditional and contemporary artworks. This year’s exhibition boasts 113 pieces crafted by acclaimed painters, sculptors, photographers and more, hailing from all corners of the country.

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OSU-Cascades 2024 employee awards celebrate faculty, staff achievements

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregon State University–Cascades has given its 2024 Employee Awards to eight faculty and staff members for outstanding contributions to the Bend campus and surrounding community. The recipients of the campus’ 2024 employee awards were: Cassie Copeland received the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award. Copeland is assistant director of TRIO, a program

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Deschutes County accepting applications for this year’s County College program

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County is now accepting applications for the 2024 County College program. County College is a free,10-week program that gives participants an inside look at county government. Participants meet with staff from a variety of county departments and offices, including Deschutes 911, Solid Waste, Community Development, Roads and the Clerk’s Office.

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Bend Venture Conference returns October 17-18; company applications open through August 9

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Each fall, hundreds of entrepreneurs and investors from around the country descend on Bend for a two-day celebration of entrepreneurship. Now in its 21st year, Bend Venture Conference (is the longest-standing angel investment conference in the Pacific Northwest and has served as a catalyst for startup investment in Central Oregon. Since

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Camp Invention brings a week of exploration, creativity and fun for kids to Bend’s Miller Elementary

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Camp Invention®, a nationally recognized, nonprofit summer enrichment camp program, has arrived at Bend’s Miller Elementary School for a week of fun, exploration and creativity. A program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame® in partnership with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, Camp Invention challenges children in grades K-6

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Tickets go on sale for High Desert Museum’s Rendezvous fundraiser; raffle offers chance to name new aplomado falcon

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — It’s time to secure your seats! Tickets are now available for the High Desert Museum’s annual fundraiser, High Desert Rendezvous. Returning for its 35th year on Saturday, August 24, Rendezvous promises an evening of celebration in support of the Museum’s dynamic programs, exhibitions and wildlife. “Rendezvous proves to be a highlight of

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Oregon beverage recyclers’ fourth annual Hidden Bottle Hunt set for July 3-7

CLACKAMAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Beverage Recycling Cooperative, parent organization to BottleDrop, is thrilled to announce the 2024 Hidden Bottle Hunt, which will take place across Oregon from July 3-7. The annual summer event, now in its fourth year, brings families and communities together to explore the outdoors and celebrate Oregon’s history of environmental stewardship all while

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Oregon Health Authority offers tips to stay healthy, safe this summer

PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As summer kicks off, the Oregon Health Authority recommends people in Oregon take steps to keep this season from becoming a “bummer” with tips for staying healthy and safe. The Oregon ESSENCE Summer Hazard Report dashboard allows people to monitor trends in the most common summer-related hazards. The dashboard contains interactive graphs showing

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Bentz honors Class of 2028 service academy appointments, announces opening of Class of 2029 nominating process

WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Rep. Cliff Bentz (R-OR) has released the names of the seven individuals he nominated to be considered for attendance at our nation’s service academies who have accepted offers of appointment, while also announcing the nominating process for the Class of 2029. The full list of students who received and then accepted offers of

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