WorkSource Bend receives national award
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – At the National Association of State Workforce Agencies’ virtual 2020 Veterans Conference, the Oregon WorkSource Bend…
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City of Bend road and traffic report: Week of Aug. 31-Sept. 6
Here’s the city of Bend’s weekly road and traffic report for the week of August 31-Sept.…
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Deschutes County weekly road construction update: Week of August 30-Sept. 5
Here’s Deschutes County’s weekly road construction report for the week of August 30-Sept.…
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As school districts assess their back-to-school plans, athletic teams and after-school programs are looking at how fall sports and extra-curricular…
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Increased food benefits approved for September
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Human Services has received approval from Food and Nutrition Services to disburse increased food…
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Archery hunters advised to beware of fire danger, note closures, restrictions
As archery hunters head into the field, wildfires are burning — including the White River Fire, which as of Wednesday was less than a half-mile…
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ODOT material crushing, processing to begin at Sisters-area pit
A contractor with the Oregon Department of Transportation will begin crushing and processing materials in Zimmerman Cinder Pit on Friday, allowing…
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Central Oregonians urged to access mental health services during pandemic
In the midst of a global pandemic, tensions are high and many people are experiencing increased anxiety, depression and isolation. The Mind Your Mind…
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Clear the Shelters: Ranger, Olivia need loving homes
Ranger, the longest-term resident of the Humane Society of the Ohcocos, and Olivia are among the senior pets who need warm, loving…
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BPRD, Bend-La Pine Schools ‘Team Up’ to offer limited-space, all-day child care
The Bend Park and Recreation District, in partnership with Bend-La Pine Schools, will offer a limited-space, all-day child care program at Bend…
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Oregon’s Early Learning Division offers advice on safe child care options
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – With in-person public schooling delayed in many communities across Oregon, families need to know what options are available…
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BBB warns of fake auto dealer, escrow shipping scam
Better Business Bureau Northwest + Pacific alerted consumers Wednesday of a fraudulent auto sales and shipping website claiming to have BBB…
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Council on Aging of C.O. begins improvements on new Senior Services Center
The Council on Aging of Central Oregon announced Wednesday that they are underway with the first phase of their new Senior Services Center building…
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Family Access Network receives $25K from Mt. Bachelor’s Play It Forward Fund
Mt. Bachelor’s Play It Forward Fund recently granted the Family Access Network (FAN) $25,000 to connect children and families to basic-need…
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Bend-Redmond Habitat seeks applicants for NW Bend cottages
Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity is excited to announce that their housing application period is now open for the organization’s NW Cottages site…
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Hospice of Redmond revamps Festival of Trees amid COVID-19
Hospice of Redmond’s annual fundraising event, Festival of Trees, is being transformed into a COVID-friendly event for the first time in 36 years.…
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Oregon Dept. of Revenue reminder: Unemployment benefits are taxable
Thousands of Oregonians are now receiving unemployment benefits, many for the first time. The Oregon Department of Revenue on Tuesday reminded…
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For troubled Army veteran, Bend retreat leads to a new path — and new home
A group of veterans are in Bend this week on a crucial, personal mission, getting help with fighting one of the toughest battles they will ever face…
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City of Bend seeks to fill community advisory committee positions
Community committees are a great way to get involved with city government. The city of Bend has a number of boards, committees, commissions and…
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Downtown Bend Biz Assn. appoints cultural awareness, diversity coordinator
The Downtown Bend Business Association (DBBA), a small nonprofit dedicated to increasing the vitality of Downtown Bend, announced today that it has…
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