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Oregon Department of Education seeks schools, community groups for Summer Food Service Program

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Education is seeking more schools, community organizations and tribes to participate in the Summer Food Service Program this summer to help ensure that children and teens receive the nutritious meals they need during the summer months. As an incentive, state grant funds are available up to $20,000 per sponsor

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Thanksgiving ‘I Like Pie’ run/walk attracts record 2,800 participants, raises $34,000 for Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend is a community that comes together in support of worthy causes, and this year’s Thanksgiving morning race was a perfect example as Cascade Relays Foundation and FootZone raised $34,000 for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend.  Continuing the cherished tradition, families and friends from across Central Oregon gathered in

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Three high school seniors win League of Women Voters of Deschutes County’s ‘Why Vote’ essay contest

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — CONGRATULATIONS to three senior students who each won $500 cash prize from the League of Women Voters Deschutes in December for their essays. Senior students Miranda Vogel and Aria Levinson, from Caldera High School in Bend and Evonna West from Ridgeview High School in Redmond wrote the highest scoring essays on

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Senators: Over $3 million coming to Oregon for housing assistance and coordination, including $180K to Housing Works

WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced that the Department of Housing and Urban Development will be awarding communities across Oregon more than $3 million from the Family Self Sufficiency (FSS) Program fund.  These funds will be used to assist families who are struggling with housing affordability to maximize their housing assistance

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High Desert Chamber Music receives multi-year grant from Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — High Desert Chamber Music announced Monday it has been awarded a multi-year grant in the amount of $15,000 from the Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation. Supporting the Pacific Northwest since 1998, the foundation prioritizes grant proposals that are in service to or address education, mentorship, arts, creativity, health, and well-being in Oregon

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Bend-La Pine Schools open application window for choice option schools, attendance area change requests

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Applications are now open for families of students enrolled in Bend-La Pine Schools to submit a request to attend a choice option school, as well as to request a priority attendance area change. Choice option school requests for grades 1-12 and priority attendance area change applications both are due by January

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City of Redmond road and traffic report: Week of Jan. 6-12

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the city of Redmond’s road and traffic report for the week of Jan. 6-12. Wickiup Ave., between 49th & 47th St., 12/11 – 2/9, road closure, local access only, Please use detour, Capital Improvement Project www.redmondoregon.gov/ReservoirDriveProject, Taylor Northwest **Work schedules are dependent on weather conditions and other factors. Always exercise increased caution

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Deschutes County road construction update: Week of Jan. 7-13

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of January 7-13. Gribbling Road Bridge Replacement (Bend Area) – Bridge foundation work will be occurring on Gribbling Road near the Central Oregon Irrigation Canal. Traffic Information – Gribbling Road is closed to traffic at the Central Oregon Irrigation Canal for bridge replacement

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon receives $50,000 from Hayden Homes to fund mentorship programs

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon is thrilled to announce a generous donation of $50,000 from Hayden Homes, a leading regional homebuilder committed to making a positive impact in the communities it serves. This transformative contribution will significantly enhance the organization’s ability to continue its mission of empowering and igniting

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Oregon participation in summer children’s food assistance program advances; state lawmakers urged to act

PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ)  — Oregon is taking critical steps to ensure children have access to vital nutrition during the summer months by declaring its intention to operate the Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (Summer EBT) program in 2024, its first year as a permanent federal program, anti-hunger advocates said Thursday. Here’s their announcement, calling for state

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