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(Salem) – With the end of the COVID-19 federal public health emergency, the state is required to review eligibility for all 1.5 million Oregonians who have Oregon Health Plan and other Medicaid benefits. These medical renewals combined with the unprecedented levels of people applying for and receiving medical, food, cash, and child care benefits, have led

PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregon Community Foundation announced Thursday it’s awarding $4.7 million in new community grants to 203 nonprofit organizations throughout the state, including a dozen in Central Oregon. Communities in 33 Oregon counties will benefit from these grants, with nonprofit organizations providing arts, cultural, educational, equity, health, housing and human services support to

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is seeking members to inform policy and program decisions on a new Behavioral Health Crisis System Advisory Committee, which will begin meeting this winter.  Created through House Bill 2757 (2023), the committee will advise OHA on: Implementation and operation of the statewide coordinated crisis system, andFeedback and recommendations on the 988

SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sunriver Music Festival invites a Central Oregon artist to create the commemorative 47th season poster. “For over four decades, Sunriver Music Festival has featured some of the most accomplished painters and photographers in the region. The collaboration is a beautiful experience for all involved,” shares Executive Director Meagan Iverson. Maria Leistad,

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Camp Fire Central Oregon is kicking off its latest version of its Aspiring Engineers Program in Redmond next week with an exciting three-day camp offered the first part of Thanksgiving Break. In Aspiring Engineers: Balloons Over Broadway, kids in Grades 2-5 will use science and creativity to build their own hot

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Center Foundation is proud to welcome Umpqua Bank as our newest Varsity Partner, a significant milestone in our ongoing mission to care for the physical and mental health of local youth. Umpqua Bank’s commitment to community support and their shared belief in the positive impact of sports on young lives

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Discover Your Forest, the nonprofit partner of the Deschutes National Forest, and the Deschutes National Forest are hosting two fun opportunities for fourth-graders and their families to pick up their free Every Kid Outdoors pass and holiday tree permit. The events will be held Saturday, November 25, and Sunday, November 26, 10 a.m.

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Family Access Network is happy to announce that two new team members have joined the FAN Foundation: Sydney MacDonald as Development Specialist, and Kelsey Seymour in the newly-created position of Community Outreach Coordinator. The outreach position was a natural progression for FAN as their service area has expanded to Prineville, Madras and

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon’s beloved fundraiser and event, Festival of Trees, returns to the Deschutes County Fairgrounds in December. This year marks the fundraising event’s 40th year, and for the first time, will be hosted in two buildings to accommodate the additional trees and anticipated guests. The one-day event will be on Saturday,

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Christmas Parade Committee is pleased to announce the 2023 Grand Marshals for the Dec. 2 parade will be Trish Smith and her family, as they honor the legacy of Bill Smith and the countless contributions that Bill and Trish and their family have made to the city of Bend and

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mid Oregon Credit Union invites the community to participate in its 10th Annual annual Holiday Dough fundraiser, supporting local charities that provide food and other needed items to individuals and families experiencing financial challenges during the holiday season. Holiday Dough kicked off Tuesday, and continues through Friday, December 8. Members and

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Shepherd’s House Ministries, a dedicated nonprofit organization committed to addressing homelessness in Central Oregon, is reaching out to the community for support in ensuring a warm and hearty Thanksgiving for those in need. As Thanksgiving approaches, Shepherd’s House Ministries is appealing to the generosity of Central Oregonians to help meet the