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Crook County officials to hold ham radio communication exercise simulating high-water event

PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Saturday, Crook County Emergency Management, Crook County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue, and Crook County Auxcomm (Auxiliary Communication) will hold a Ham Radio exercise throughout the county. This SET (Simulated Emergency Test /Training) will simulate a high-water event in the Crook County area. There is no danger, and this is an

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Deschutes Land Trust announces the launch of this year’s Nature Kids and free hike series

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes Land Trust announced Thursday the start of its 2024 Walk + Hike series. From April-October, Land Trust volunteer naturalists lead nearly 100 free walks, hikes, and family outings at various Land Trust-protected lands throughout Central Oregon. Participants can explore birds, wildflowers, or geology while enjoying the great outdoors. New

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Oregon river trip planning just got easier

PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon river information is now more accessible than ever on the National Rivers Project’s recreational river map. In collaboration with the Bureau of Land Management, the River Management Society recently added or updated over 1,000 miles of Oregon rivers to the NRP website. This includes nearly 700 miles of Wild and Scenic Rivers, iconic whitewater reaches,

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Two Wednesday nights a month at a Redmond community bar are dedicated to Bingo for Veterans

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The second  and fourth Wednesdays of the month, in the cozy community bar Otto’s Landing, there’s a special event bringing together a diverse group of individuals with a shared bond — veterans of war. It was not the usual solemn gathering one might expect elsewhere. Instead, it was a lively game of bingo filling the room with

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ODFW seeks applicants for public at-large position on state’s Restoration & Enhancement Board

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is seeking qualified applicants to fill a Public-At-Large position on the Restoration and Enhancement Board, which helps fund fish restoration and enhancement projects throughout the state. Interested individuals must apply by May 15, 2024 using the application at https://www.dfw.state.or.us/fish/RE/board.asp The ideal candidate to fill the

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Deschutes County Public Health expanding immunization clinic to new Redmond campus

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Public Health Immunization Program is excited to announce the expansion of its immunization services at the new North County Campus beginning Wednesday. The campus is located at 236 NW Kingwood Avenue in Redmond. As a Vaccine Access Program provider, County Health Services offer Safety Net Immunizations to individuals

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CEC to conduct vegetation management along North Pine Street in Sisters later this spring

SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Later this spring on the Sisters Ranger District of the Deschutes National Forest, vegetation management will be occurring on approximately 3.5 miles of existing powerline along North Pine Street. Central Electric Cooperative is authorized to manage trees and vegetation within and adjacent to the powerline right of way on National Forest

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Deschutes Trails Coalition to open application period for small project grants

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Deschutes Trails Coalition announced Tuesday their 2024 Small Project Grant application period opens next week for trail-focused projects within the Deschutes National Forest. For 2024, this program will award up to $35,000 for multiple small projects. The application period will start on Monday, April 15, and grant applications are due

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