State warns of risks for ‘buy now, pay later’
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Across the country, including Oregon, more retailers are offering options to purchase items now and pay later. This may sound…
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Midstate Electric Co-op welcomes back students for return of Career Day
Midstate Electric Cooperative hosted a combined 55 students from Gilchrist, La Pine and North Lake high schools for their Career Day on…
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Bend-La Pine Schools creates new Student Voice Council
At Tuesday night’s Bend-La Pine School Board meeting, Superintendent Steven Cook announced the creation of a new student leadership group: the…
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Sunriver Public Safety Building volunteers, Deschutes Public Library receive Special District Assn. honors
The Sunriver Public Safety Building Task Force was bestowed the Special Districts Association of Oregon Volunteers of the Year Award in front of a…
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Sunrise Birthdays – Thursday, February 16
Here are the Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, February 16. You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at:…
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Bend-La Pine Schools announces finalists for 3 elementary school principal positions
Students, staff and community members are invited to meet finalists for the principal positions at Silver Rail, Ponderosa and Pine Ridge elementary…
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Jefferson County landowners can apply for $500 defensible space grants
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council, in a collaborative effort with the Jefferson County Fire Chiefs, is offering…
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Oregon State opens applications for new polar science experience program for educators
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – The application period will open Feb. 20 for the first round of research experiences for educators through Polar STEAM, a…
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State Forests Trust of Oregon helps HS students experience, enhance unique state-managed forests
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — “I named this one Daisy and that one there Lucy,” said high school student Laura Hernandez, pointing to two Douglas-fir…
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Oregon Treasurer Read releases First Oregon Financial Wellness Scorecard
State Treasurer Tobias Read announced Tuesday the release of the first-ever Oregon Financial Wellness Scorecard, which assembles dozens of data…
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C.O. middle schools to compete in regional Oregon Battle of the Books Tournament
The 2023 regional Oregon Battle of the Books tournament will take place on Saturday, March 18th at Seven Peaks…
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ODFW offers free fishing over President’s Day Weekend
Make fishing part of your three-day weekend plans. Everyone can fish, clam and crab for free in Oregon on Saturday and Sunday of President’s Day…
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Happy 164th birthday, Oregon! Here’s the colorful cover of your new Oregon Blue Book
On Tuesday, the state of Oregon’s 164th birthday, the Oregon Secretary of State’s Office revealed the two vibrantly colorful cover images for the…
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Bend Chamber recognizes Mid Oregon Credit Union for community stewardship
The Bend Chamber has named Mid Oregon Credit Union recipient of the 2023 Business Excellence Award for Community Stewardship among large…
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Roundhouse Foundation awards $50,000 grant to Family Access Network for its work in rural communities
The Family Access Network (FAN) said Tuesday it received a $50,000 grant from Roundhouse Foundation to support their work in rural Central Oregon…
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BLM to close parking lot at public spot on Alfalfa Market Road for two days of maintenance
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Bureau of Land Management will close the Airport Allotment parking lot east of Bend to provide for public safety…
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Sign-ups now open for 2023 High Desert Food & Farm Directory
Calling all local farmers, ranchers, food businesses and everyone in between! The High Desert Food and Farm Alliance is seeking partners in the…
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Oregon Natural Desert Association opens registration for spring stewardship trips
The Oregon Natural Desert Association (ONDA) is opening registration for its spring 2023 stewardship trips on…
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‘Know Underwater’ this March with the Deschutes Public Library
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Tides ebb and flow, giving way to abundant life covering two-thirds of Earth’s surface. Discover a world of wonder as we go…
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Hundreds take a cold river splash in Bend’s Polar Plunge for Special Olympics, top fundraising goal
(Update with no. of participants, amount raised) Dozens of hardy souls ran into the ice-cold water of the Deschutes River at Riverbend Park on…
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