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Bend’s newly remodeled S. Highway 97 Safeway (formerly Albertsons) celebrates, donates to local organizations

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend’s newly remodeled Safeway on South Highway 97 (formerly Albertsons) on Wednesday celebrated their beautiful, upgraded store – which includes a larger Produce Department with increased fresh product assortment, the addition of full-service Sushi, upgraded decor, increased dairy variety, an upgraded wine assortment, enhanced floral variety and more. Bend Mayor Melanie

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Christmas Tree Project of Bend delivers free trees to those in need, seeks donations and volunteers

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Local volunteer and community activist Lindsay Greco is passionate about the holiday season. Not only does she enjoy celebrating with a Christmas tree, but she wants others to have the same opportunity, which is why she founded The Christmas Tree Project of Bend. The organization is dedicated to providing free, decorated

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Oregon artist Kristy Kรบn to install large-scale fiber art in Sisters Library; public invited to reception

SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon artist Kristy Kรบn brings her dynamic textile art to the Sisters Library on Saturday as part of the Deschutes Public Library Districtโ€™s building renovations and new construction work.ย An artist reception from noon to 1:30 p.m. will give the public a chance to meet Kรบn, discuss her work and get a

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High Desert Food and Farm Alliance

High Desert Food & Farm Alliance invites Central Oregon farmers to apply for efficiency grants

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The High Desert Food & Farm Alliance is pleased to announce the launch of the 2024ย  On-Farm Efficiency Grant (hdffa.org/ofeg) which invites Central Oregon farmers to apply for up to $3,000 in grant funds for on-farm improvements and purchases. Applications are open from December 1st, 2023, toย  January 15th, 2024. HDFFA

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City of Redmond road and traffic report: Week of December 9-15

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the city of Redmond’s road and traffic report for the week of December 9-15. Wickiup Ave.,ย between 49th & 47thย St., 12/11 โ€“ 2/9, road closure, local access only, Please use detour, Capital Improvement Projectย 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 Dec. 10-16

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of Dec. 10-16. Skyline Ranch Road Crack Sealing (Bend Area) โ€“ Crack sealing work will be occurring along Skyline Ranch Road between Century Drive and Skyliners Road. Traffic Information โ€“ Single-lane closures facilitated by flaggers will be occurring. Road users should expect delays

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Central Electric Co-Op issues $3.5 million in capital credits – but $1 million not mailed due to lack of current address

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) โ€“ย Central Electric Cooperative announced Friday that 12,113 current and former members will receive capital credit payments totaling $2,481,482. CEC will mail members their checks next week.ย ย  Individual checks to current and former CEC members who purchased power in 1999 will average $204. The difference between the $3.5 million capital credits retirement and

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