Pacific Power grants support six C.O. education, STEAM learning programs
An early, solid foundation in education – including the STEAM fields of science, technology, engineering, the arts and math – can benefit…
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Soroptimist International of Bend to begin 40th annual holiday wreath, evergreen sale
Holidays are just around the corner. Make your holiday shopping easy, stress-free and donate to worthy cause at the same time. Soroptimist…
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Applications are now available online for the Soroptimist Live Your Dream Award®. LYDA are cash awards given to motivated women who are the primary…
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American Rescue Plan makes health coverage accessible; state says more Oregonians are eligible
In Oregon, 22,743 people enrolled in health coverage during the COVID-19 special enrollment period from April 1 to Aug.…
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New ‘Celebrate Oregon!’ license plate celebrates Cultural Trust’s 20th anniversary
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – A new license plate design that celebrates Oregon and the diversity of its culture will debut Oct. 1 in recognition of the…
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Clear the Shelters: Meet Lee!
Lee is a spunky young Lab who could use some training, waiting for a new home at the Humane Society of Central Oregon. He’d do best in a home without…
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Better Business Bureau announces Oregon Torch Awards for Ethics finalists
Better Business Bureau Great West + Pacific (BBBGWP), which serves more than 20 million consumers in Alaska, Central Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho,…
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EDCO announces 8 Bend Venture Conference Early Stage semi-finalist companies
Economic Development for Central Oregon announced Tuesday the eight finalist companies advancing in the Early Stage competition for the…
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Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday: Building a digital defense against sextortion crimes
This week, the Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday segment focuses on building a digital defense against sextortion…
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Hospice of Redmond again to present ‘Tour of Trees’ fundraising event, virtual auction
Hospice of Redmond’s annual fundraising event, Festival of Trees, will be transformed into a COVID-friendly event for the second year. The event will…
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Family Access Network receives $10,000 grant from Les Schwab Tires
The Family Access Network recently received a $10,000 grant from Les Schwab to support access to crucial basic-needs resources for low-income…
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Council on Aging inaugurates new meal transport van, with support from Robberson Ford
The Council on Aging of Central Oregon announced Monday that it has put into service its new Ford Transit van for meal deliveries to seniors around…
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COCC to recognize, celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Central Oregon Community College will recognize the second Monday of October each year as Indigenous Peoples’ Day, following a unanimous vote by…
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Oregon Dept. of Forestry’s C.O. District reduces fire prevention measures for industrial operations
Fire prevention restrictions on industrial forest operations within the Oregon Department of Forestry’s Central Oregon District will be reduced…
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City of Bend seeks to fill openings on Bend Economic Development Advisory Board
– The City of Bend is seeking interested residents to fill up to two one-year appointments for alternate positions on the Bend Economic Development…
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State agencies offer disaster resource guide to help Oregonians avoid being scammed
September is National Disaster Preparedness Month, and the Oregon Department of Justice, the Department of Consumer and Business Services and the…
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Cascade Canine Rescue East and West holding sneaker drive to raise funds for pet rescues
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Cascade Canine Rescue East and West (CCREW) www.ccrewdog.org is holding an athletic shoe drive fundraiser to raise money for…
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Vehicle access to top of Lava Butte temporarily closed during construction
Vehicle access to the top of Lava Butte is temporarily closed due to construction along the section of road between Lava Lands Visitor Center’s…
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ODOT Region 4 construction update: Week of Sept. 13-17
Here is the ODOT Region 4 construction update for the week of Sept. 13-17.…
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DCSO sets class to train volunteers to mentor children of incarcerated parents
– Central Oregon Partnerships for Youth (COPY), a program of the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, is offering a virtual class to prepare…
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