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Bend Education Association and members award $14,500 in scholarships to 19 Bend-La Pine graduates

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — the Bend Education Association and its members have awarded $14,500 in scholarships to 19 graduating students of Bend-La Pine Schools to support their future educational pursuits. Annually, the BEA offers these scholarships to students who demonstrate educational aspirations post-graduation and active participation in extracurricular and community activities. The selected recipients exemplify

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Oregon Community Foundation awards $5.26 million in small but vital operating grants to 281 nonprofits across the state

PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Nonprofit and community leaders throughout Oregon are seeing their work strengthened through new grants that provide important operational support. The funding is flexible, allowing organizations to direct it to where it is needed most. The 2024 Spring Cycle of Community Grants from Oregon Community Foundation has awarded $5,266,908 to 281 nonprofits

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Ideal Option says 2023 Oregon patient report shows effectiveness of treatment for fentanyl, methamphetamine

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Ideal Option, a national leader in outpatient medication-assisted treatment for addiction to opioids and other substances, has released its 2023 Annual Patient Outcomes Report for patients living in Oregon. Here is their news release, in full: This report contains an aggregated view of patients’ geographic and demographic characteristics, their stage and duration of

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Roundabout Books’ sixth annual Head Start Book Drive aims to collect 1,200 new books for kids in program

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Roundabout Bookshop has announced its 6th Annual Head Start Book Drive, in partnership with SELCO Community Credit Union.  Our aim is to provide books to support 609 Central Oregon children enrolled in NeighborImpact Head Start and Early Head Start which is a FREE preschool program for children ages 3-5 and a home visiting

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Hiring a contractor for spring/summer home projects? State agency urges you check their license, report scammers

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Construction Contractors Board, the state agency that licenses contractors in Oregon, follows a mission to protect consumers from unlicensed contractor activity. At this time of year, unlicensed contractor scams are common, as fly-by-night individuals take advantage of consumers conducting remodels and repairs on their property.  CCB combats unlicensed contractor activity

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Avelo Airlines celebrates three years of non-stop Redmond-LA flights, adds fifth day of service, offers deal

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Avelo Airlines marked three years of service Thursday between Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM) and L.A.’s most popular airport – Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR), offering a special deal and announcing a fifth day of flights each week. Here’s their full announcement: To celebrate the anniversary, Avelo is offering very low travel-inspiring one-way

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Central Oregon Guardian Assistance Program receives $10,000 donation from OnPoint Credit Union

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — OnPoint Community Credit Union has donated $10,000 to the Central Oregon Guardian Assistance Program’s Enhancement Fund. The Central Oregon Guardian Assistance Program was established as a non-profit organization in August of 2023 in Bend. COGAP provides pro bono and low-cost guardianship services to Central Oregonians with limited means who are incapacitated

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The Museum at Warm Springs receives $20,000 in operating support from Oregon Community Foundation

WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Museum at Warm Springs, which recently reopened after a five-month closure to install a new HVAC system, has received $20,000 in general operating support from the Oregon Community Foundation’s Community Grants Program. Contributing to the grant were the Dorris Coombs Thomas Fund of the Oregon Community Foundation and Fred

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Chavez-DeRemer introduces legislation to continue federal funding for Deschutes River Conservancy

WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (OR-05) introduced legislation Thursday to continue federal funding for the Deschutes River Conservancy, which has helped improve water quality along the Deschutes River Basin since 1996. Chavez-DeRemer’s proposal, the Deschutes River Conservancy Act, would reauthorize the DRC for 10 years – ensuring tribes, farmers, foresters, ranchers, and environmental groups

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Bend-La Pine Schools announce 73 ‘Excellence in Education’ honorees, 14 finalists for top honors

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-La Pine Schools is recognizing staff members from across the district who have distinguished themselves this school year with their leadership, innovation, outstanding professional practice, and positive contributions at work and in the community. The 73 honorees, nominated by their supervisors, were recognized at the annual Excellence in Education Awards held

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