OSU Extension food preservation hotline opens for the season
As the Oregon State University Extension Service Master Food Preserver program turns 40, its hotline is once again ready to take…
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COCC’s 25th annual ‘Jungle Run’ enters uncharted territory, virtually
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The 25th annual “Jungle Run” at Central Oregon Community College, typically a four-mile fun run staged on the muddied-up…
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ODOT Region 4 weekly construction update: July 20-26
Here is the Oregon Department of Transportation’s Region 4 weekly construction update for the week of July…
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Nonprofits, insurance agents get grants to help with health care coverage enrollment
Figuring out health insurance was complicated, even before facing a global pandemic. To help Oregonians sort through health insurance plans and…
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Humane Society of Central Oregon offers reminders to keep pets safe on hot days
The Humane Society of Central Oregon on Monday offered tips on keeping your pets safe as temperatures rise above 90 degrees on the High Desert.…
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Bend weekly road and traffic report: Week of July 20-26
For the Week of July 20 – 26: NE Bear Creek Road between SE Benaiah Circle and NE Telima Lane for infrastructure installation, final overnight…
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Bend-La Pine Schools choose 3 finalists for instruction, curriculum leader
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-La Pine Schools are inviting community members to attend an online public forum with three finalists for the Executive…
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OSU-Cascades to offer diversity, equity and inclusion workshop
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State University – Cascades will host a three-day diversity, equity and inclusion workshop for business leaders and…
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Oregon Lottery helps retailers grapple with COVID-19-related challenges
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — As Video Lottery retailers across Oregon work to strike an appropriate balance between business operations and public health,…
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Bend teen wins Alzheimer’s Foundation essay contest, $5,000 scholarship
NEW YORK (KTVZ) — The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America has named Pilar Elaine Carson of Bend, Oregon, the first-place winner of its national 2020…
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Deschutes County weekly road construction update: July 19-25
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is Deschutes County’s weekly road construction update for the week of July 19-25: Sisemore Road Bridge Rehabilitation…
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Virtual Pacific Crest Endurance Fest raises $400K
SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — Most can agree that a virtual event is not as good as a live event, but when faced with the decision to either cancel the…
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Grant to sustain Latino Community Association’s pandemic relief efforts
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Latino Community Association had to cancel a major fundraising event this year, its annual Gala de Oro, because of the…
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Bend planning organization seeks citizen technical advisors
The city of Bend is seeking applicants to fill two citizen positions on the Bend Metropolitan Planning Organization’s Technical Advisory…
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Oregon boaters urged to plan ‘a-head’ due to COVID-19 service reductions
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — If nature calls while on the water, it helps to plan “a-head” — now more than ever, the Oregon Marine Board says. Given…
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Race Across Oregon ultra-cyclist raising funds to fight human trafficking
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — From Friday through Monday, ultra-cyclist Rob DeCou will be biking the 1,000-kilometer route, over 625 miles in the Race Across…
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NeighborImpact celebrates Census Day
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — To help ensure an accurate count and the availability of resources in the region, NeighborImpact is celebrating Census Day…
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Sisters Folk Festival offers music, creativity summer camps
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sisters Folk Festival will offer two outdoor summer camps for middle school-aged students this summer: August 10-14 and…
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Bend Venture Conference company application period opens
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Economic Development for Central Oregon will again host the annual Bend Venture Conference on Thursday, October 15 – Friday,…
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ODOT road work reminder: ‘Move Over’ law applies to any vehicles in distress
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Construction season is in full swing, and most everyone knows that when you see orange barrels, cones or signs, you’re coming…
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