Jefferson County landowners can apply for $500 defensible space grants
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) โ 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) โ 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) — โI named this one Daisy and that one there Lucy,โ 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 Stateโs 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 receivedย 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) โย 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) โ Tides ebb and flow, giving way to abundant life covering two-thirds of Earthโs 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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Sunrise Birthdays – Monday, February 13
Here are the Sunrise Birthdays for Monday, February 13. You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at:…
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ODOT Region 4 construction update: Week of Feb. 10-17
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the ODOT Region 4 construction update for the week of Feb. 10-17. Here at ODOT, we are committed to providing a safe and…
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Webfoot Painting seeks nonprofit nominations for 15th annual Project Serious giveaway
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Webfoot Painting Company is looking for a local nonpro๏ฌt with a painting, carpentry, and/or deck need…
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Humane Society of C. Oregon offers ‘Will You Be Mine?’ $14 Valentine week adoption promotion
To ensure that your day is filled with a smooch from a pooch or a purr of contentment, the Humane Society of Central Oregon is reducing the adoption…
Continue ReadingCity of Bend launches dashboard to track transportation bond projects
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With work progressing on the 2020 Transportation General Obligation (GO) Bond, the City of Bend and the Transportation Bond…
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Deschutes County road construction update: Week of Feb. 12-18
Here is Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of Feb.…
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