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…
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High Desert Food & Farm Alliance pays $12K to farmer partners in donation program
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — 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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City of Redmond street closures, delays: Week of June 7-13
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — City of Redmond road closures can be viewed on the Redmond Area Street Closures, Events and Delays Map and ODOT TripCheck.…
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NeighborImpact HomeSource offers free financial resilience videos
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As a part of the program’s response to coronavirus, NeighborImpact’s HomeSource program has launched a series of free…
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Deschutes County Health gets grant for behavioral health clinic expansion
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County Health Services has received a $4 million grant to continue activities as a Certified Community Behavioral…
Continue ReadingCentral Oregon students honored with scholarships for health care careers
St. Charles Health System and the Cascades East Area Health Education Center have awarded scholarships to several high school seniors and college…
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Family Access Network receives $5K grant from Medline
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Family Access Network has received $5,000 from Medline to connect local families affected by the coronavirus pandemic…
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Oregon’s Free Fishing Weekend still on tap, despite no events
Fish for free in Oregon the first weekend in June, Saturday and Sunday, June…
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Oregon hospitals urge patients not to delay care
The Oregon Association of Hospitals and Health Systems on Wednesday launched its “Your Care Continues” campaign to encourage Oregonians to…
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Health council seeks public input on Medicaid care benefits
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Health care leaders in Central Oregon have been listening to Medicaid patients since 2011, and they want to add more voices. …
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C. Oregon Locavore assembles volunteers to help storm-hit farmers
The severe storm that tore through Central Oregon on Saturday has left many local farmers with severe property and crop damage, and the nonprofit…
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Oregon FBI Tech Tuesday: Watching for signs of trouble
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week, the Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday segment focuses on building a digital defense by recognizing signs of trouble. …
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