FireFree disposal days bring in record amount of yard debris
Deschutes County residents have been busy with defensible space preparation, and their effort shows in the results from this spring’s FireFree…
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100% graduation for C.O. HS seniors taking part in Big Brothers Big Sisters
All high school seniors participating in Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon are graduating this year. Some of these graduates have overcome…
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C.O. national forests extend free personal use permits through Sept. 30
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes and Ochoco national forests and Crooked River National Grassland on Tuesday extended a program that allows people…
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Burns-Hines VA clinic moving to new location
The Burns-Hines VA Clinic located at 271 North Egan Avenue in Burns will be changing its name and moving to a new location in July. The new…
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New group of volunteer court-appointed advocates sworn in virtually
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Local children in foster care now have 14 more CASA volunteers advocating for them. The community volunteers were the first…
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Credit union offers ways to protect your finances as country reopens
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As the country reopens one county at a time, individuals and businesses continue to face complex financial challenges—many…
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‘Wave Parade’ fun way to end unusual school year at Cascades Academy
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As students prepare to end a school year like no other, teachers at Cascades Academy have come up with a fun way for students…
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C.O. HS seniors with Big Brother or Big Sister all graduating on time
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This year, 100% of the high school seniors in Central Oregon with a Big Brother or Big Sister are graduating from high…
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Bend-Redmond Habitat ReStore reopens
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity reopened its Bend ReStore on Monday, with hours from 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. at 224 NE Thurston Ave.,…
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High Desert Food and Farm Alliance releasing 2020 Food and Farm Directory
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The High Desert Food and Farm Alliance is releasing its widely anticipated 2020 Food and Farm Directory this Friday. HDFFA’s…
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Travel Oregon directs more than $800,000 to support small businesses
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Tourism Commission, doing business as Travel Oregon, has awarded $800,225 to local Oregon businesses to support job…
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Partners in Care begins building new Hospice House
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Partners In Care, Central Oregon’s leading provider of end-of-life care, has begun construction on a much-needed, new…
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Deschutes County Bike, Pedestrian Committee seeks new members
Deschutes County residents who have an interest in cycling and pedestrian issues are encouraged to apply to serve on Deschutes County’s Bicycle and…
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Perkins announces run for Bend City Council seat
– Megan Perkins, local activist and co-founder of Embrace Bend, announced Monday her run for City Council in the November 2020 election for Position…
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PUC wants to hear from Oregonians
The Oregon Public Utility Commission is holding two public conference call events on Tuesday to hear from Oregonians and help inform decisions on…
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Bend City Council candidate filing period opens, with new option of filing fee
The filing period has begun for Bend residents interested in running for the City Council. There’s a new option this year of a $25 filing fee, rather…
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Mt. Bachelor launches ‘Play it Forward’ fund with $250K gift from foundation, resort
Mt. Bachelor announced Monday a new fundraising platform, “Play It Forward,” to support the community and help local nonprofits meet their needs,…
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First Story grant to support Rimrock Trails child, family counseling program
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Rimrock Trails Treatment Services is honored to receive $2,000 in grant funds from First Story on behalf of their building…
Continue Reading City of Bend road and traffic report: Week of June 8-14
For the Week of June 8–14: Slurry seal street preservation work is set to begin this week. Several residential roads will see one-day closures in…
Continue Reading High Desert Food & Farm Alliance pays $12K to farmer partners in donation program
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) —Â In response to COVID-19, the High Desert Food & Farm Alliance has raised $12,500 in emergency grant funds to pay farmer…
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