SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregonians who lost food purchased with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits due to the recent winter storms and power outages are encouraged to request replacement benefits from the Oregon Department of Human Services. Households who receive SNAP who lost or disposed of food that was unsafe to eat due to
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County seeks applications from residents who are interested in serving on the county’s Planning Commission. Applications will be accepted until Friday, February 9, at 4:00 p.m. The Planning Commission reviews land use policy and zoning regulations and makes recommendations to the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners. Members are the official
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(Update: Adding video, interview) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Cultural Tourism Commission, a Visit Bend Project overseeing the Bend Cultural Tourism Fund, announced the opening of its online grant applications. The complete application is due March 7, 2024 at 5 pm. The awarded funds will help local organizations leverage marketing resources to attract more
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Another phase of hiring for seasonal positions for the 2024 field and fire season on the Deschutes National Forest opens for application on Thursday, Jan. 25, on USAJobs.gov. The application window will remain open through February 7. Positions have tentative start dates for the end of June 2024. The positions include
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Four nurses from St. Charles Health System recently earned DAISY Awards for Extraordinary Nurses, recognizing the outstanding, compassionate nursing care they provide patients and families every day. The nurses, who represent all four St. Charles hospitals in Bend, Redmond, Madras and Prineville, were recognized with a ceremony on their respective units
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The community Santas who manned SantaLand in the Old Mill District this holiday season did more than spread goodwill, hope and joy; they were able to raise more than $2,000 for four local nonprofits through their generous donation of time. For every Santa shift during the holidays, the Old Mill District
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — John J. Graham Jr. is the new executive director of the Center for Business, Industry, and Professional Development (CBIPD) at Central Oregon Community College. He manages the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and leads workforce training and apprenticeship programs. His role also involves developing noncredit offerings in manufacturing. John’s background includes
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Last Thursday night at the Riverhouse Convention Center, during a reception for participating nonprofits of the 2023 Central Oregon Gives campaign, The Source Weekly announced a remarkable milestone for the 2023 Central Oregon Gives campaign. The campaign, renowned for its end-of-year philanthropic efforts, amassed over $1 million in donations for the second consecutive year.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — From February 1st to March 31st, Soroptimist International of Bend asks for your donations for the their 18th Annual Community Baby Shower. Because “baby, it’s really cold outside,” the emphasis this year is on warm outer clothing: coats, hats, mittens, gloves, boots (sizes 0-8). Diapers and diaper wipes are also in
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(Update: Adding video, comments from St. Charles, Bend Fire & Rescue) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — St. Charles Health System’s Trauma Program will host four free upcoming ‘Stop the Bleed’ classes in Bend to instruct the public on potentially life-saving techniques to help stop bleeding. The Trauma Program, along with Bend Fire & Rescue, has taught
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – In a life changing moment for some Central Oregonians, Thistle & Nest, a nonprofit organization, has received a funding recommendation of $750,000 from the City of Bend’s Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC) for buyer’s down payment assistance. This significant endorsement, received on January 10th, is destined to empower homebuyers with stable
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Heart of Oregon Corps invites Central Oregon businesses to elevate their brand by becoming sponsors of the highly anticipated 7th annual Farm to Fork Dinner & Fundraiser, taking place on Friday, May 31, at the scenic Tetherow Resort. Align your company with one of the region’s premier fundraising events while making a meaningful
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With frigid temperatures and winter weather upon us, donations collected during Windermere Central Oregon Real Estate’s annual Share the Warmth coat and blanket drive are being put to good use. The company’s real estate brokers, staff, and owners supported two local organizations during its 2023 year-end donation drive and fundraisers, collecting
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — East Cascade Women’s Clinic said Tuesday it is excited to announce the opening of their second clinic, located at 865 SW Veterans Way in Redmond. The clinic prides itself on offering quality, compassionate care for women of all ages. This location opened January 4th and is now taking appointments. In addition
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Aperion Management Group, a leading organization committed to making a positive impact in the community, is delighted to announce a generous donation of $7,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon as part of their annual holiday Pay It Forward campaign. This philanthropic initiative is a testament to Aperion Management
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WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Rep. Cliff Bentz, R-Oregon, announced Tuesday that he has nominated 14 Oregon students for acceptance to the prestigious United States service academies. Bentz’ Service Academy Nomination Board — retired and active-duty military officers who interview potential candidates for the service academies — recommended each student based on their academic performance, extracurricular involvement, and
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Two Bend schools dealt with the weather-related issues Tuesday that many others are grappling with as days of frigid temperatures led to an inevitable warm-up: frozen pipes in one school, a burst pipe and ceiling leaks in another.
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Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Tuesday, January 16th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/. It’s under the Contests tab on KTVZ.COM.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The winners of the 32nd annual Inventerprise contest have been announced! Inventerprise is an annual problem-solving contest sponsored by Lonza Bend (formerly Bend Research), offered to all K-12 Central Oregon students. Each year, the contest poses a question to spark students’ imaginations, challenging them to pursue inventive solutions to pressing problems. It is meant to
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A 988 Coordinated Crisis Services Tax was added Jan. 1 to the existing Oregon Emergency Communications (911) Tax, to support the state’s 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, the Oregon Department of Revenue said.
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