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Bend-La Pine Schools hires Dan Emerson as new chief financial officer

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-La Pine Schools announced Wednesday it has hired Dan Emerson as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective July 1. Emerson will replace Brad Henry, who has resigned to take a position with another school district. The CFO oversees all aspects of financial operations, including budgeting, accounting, financial reporting, procurement, and compliance

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Crook County Sheriff’s Office, Prineville Police report results of ‘seat belt blitz’ safety enforcement effort

PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — From Monday, May 20, through Sunday, June 2, the Crook County Sheriff’s Office and the Prineville Police Department participated in 11.5 hours of enhanced safety enforcement.  They conducted 26 stops which produced: 1 citation for driving while suspended, 5 warnings for distracted driving, 9 warnings for seat belt violations, 7 warnings

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Deschutes County clerk invites middle and high school students to enter 2024 ‘I Voted’ Sticker Contest

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Clerk’s Office invites local middle and high school students to enter the 2024 “I Voted” Sticker Contest before the June 30 contest deadline. Students in grades six through 12 are encouraged to design an original “I Voted” sticker, which can be hand-drawn or created digitally. The winner will

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NeighborImpact HomeSource holding first-time homebuyer lender panel to celebrate NeighborWorks Week

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — In celebration of NeighborWorks Week, NeighborImpact HomeSource, a leading provider of housing and financial counseling services in Central Oregon, invites you to attend “Building Financial Wellness with Your Clients.” This training series aims to empower professionals with the tools and knowledge necessary to support clients in achieving financial security and stability.

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American Red Cross issues urgent plea for blood, platelet donors amid drop in donations

 PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The American Red Cross critically needs blood and platelet donors now following a concerning decrease in donations as the country has experienced an increase in severe weather systems and historic travel. In fact, over the past month about 20,000 fewer blood donations were collected than needed to maintain the Red Cross-national blood supply.  

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Roobeez Family Farm Expo showcases and celebrates local farms at the Redmond Fairgrounds

(Update: Adding video, comments from organizer) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — At the Deschutes County Fairgrounds, it was the Roobeez Family Farm Expo on Saturday. The event was held to celebrate local small farms, showcasing what they have to offer from their farms. It was a family-friendly event, providing activities for your children – creating bird houses and bug hotels. 

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