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Family Access Network receives $10,000 grant from First Interstate Bank, Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Family Access Network (FAN) received a $10,000 grant through the First Interstate Bank and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines. At the recommendation of the First Interstate Bank Redmond branch, this matching grant funding will support the FAN mission throughout Central Oregon. FAN advocates offer assistance to students

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Redmond Area Park and Rec District invites public to Community Recreation Center groundbreaking

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Please join us for the groundbreaking ceremony of the Redmond Area Park and Recreation District’s new Community Recreation Center. This exciting project, approved by voters in November 2022, marks the beginning of a new chapter in our community’s commitment to health, wellness, and togetherness. Event Details: Date: June 1, 2024 Time:

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C.O. artists sell their unique creations on Skyliners Road over Memorial Day weekend

(Update: Adding video, comments from organizer) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon artists sold their unique creations on Skyliners Road over Memorial Day weekend. It was the Skyliners Art Sale consisting of seven local artists.  Every year, different artists are chosen for the event. There were plenty of items to purchase, showcasing original oil and acrylic paintings, jewelry and pottery. 

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During Mailbox Improvement Week, USPS urges a spruce-up – and consider a larger mailbox to handle big packages

WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Each year, the Postal Service designates the third week of May as Mailbox Improvement Week to encourage customers with box-on-post-delivery to examine and, where necessary, improve the appearance of their mailboxes. The Postal Service makes this annual request because of the wear and tear that occurs to mailboxes every year. Some of

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‘Drink One for Dane’: Dutch Bros and its customers raise $2.5 million for Muscular Dystrophy Association

GRANTS PASS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Dutch Bros and its customers came together on Friday, May 17, for the 18th annual Drink One for Dane to support the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) and its mission to end Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). We’re stoked to share that the Dutch Bros Foundation has donated $2.5 million to the MDA. “Drink One for Dane

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Central Oregon Drug Enforcement Team recognized as Oregon Drug Team of the Year

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Drug Enforcement (CODE) Team was awarded the 2023 Agency of the Year for Oregon by the Western States Information Network (WSIN) in recognition of their outstanding contributions to combating drug trafficking and enhancing community safety throughout the Central Oregon region. According to WISN, this award celebrates the CODE

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