Gov. Brown orders flags lowered to half-staff in honor of Memorial Day
Governor Kate Brown on Friday ordered flags be lowered to half-staff in honor of Memorial Day on Monday until…
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Masks, sanitizer to be distributed to Oregon farmworkers, ag producers
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Kate Brown has directed approximately 1 million KN95 masks and 5,000 gallons of hand sanitizer for farmworkers and…
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20 La Pine HS students are district’s first AVID graduating class
Bend-La Pine Schools’ Class of 2020 includes a notable group: the district’s first-ever graduates from the Advancement Via Individual…
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One Central Oregonian set to replace another on state land-use commission
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Land Conservation and Development Commission on Friday thanked departing commissioner Catherine Morrow for her eight…
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Sharing Oregon waterways when boating: Improving safety, reducing conflict begins with you
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon State Marine Board offers a different message this year heading into Memorial Day weekend, and it’s not just about…
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Madras HS updates info on non-traditional graduation ceremony
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ_ — Made up of 200 seniors, the Madras High School and Bridges High School graduating classes will take the stage in a…
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C.O. Youth Conservation Corps seeks summer job applications
The Central Oregon Youth Conservation Corps is accepting applications for summer employment right now through the end of May. Both students and crew…
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Cascades East Transit to add summer La Pine-Sunriver route, expand Bend schedule
Starting June 1, Cascades East Transit will launch Route 31—an employee-focused summer transit service between La Pine and Sunriver—and begin…
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United Way distributes $135K to 29 nonprofits from COVID-19 Response Fund
Since the local Central Oregon COVID-19 Response Fund’s inception in March of this year, our local United Way in Central Oregon awarded $135,000 to…
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Dutch Bros, customers raise $1.39 million for Muscular Dystrophy Association
Dutch Bros Coffee and its customers joined together to raise $1.39 million for the Muscular Dystrophy Association on the company’s 14th annual…
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KIDS Center prepares for expected surge in abuse cases
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ_ — The risk for child abuse is at an unprecedented high. Children are at increased risk for abuse due to the emotional and…
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Generous donor brightens up downtown Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Downtown Bend Business Association is a small nonprofit dedicated to increasing the vitality of Downtown Bend. They keep…
Continue ReadingBend insurance agents secure $1,500 grant for C.O. Veterans Outreach
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As communities across the country continue to face unprecedented circumstances in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Farmers…
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OPRD: Prineville Reservoir State Park campground, camping remain closed
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department reminds visitors that Prineville Reservoir State Park remains closed to all camping.…
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Deschutes County hearing set on Community Development work plan
The public is invited to comment on the Deschutes County Community Development Department’s proposed work plan for 2020-21 at an upcoming county…
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City Club of C. Oregon seeks nominations for ‘Conversation of the Year’
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ — The City Club of Central Oregon has opened nominations to the public for its Conversation of the Year Award. The award will be…
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COCC’s ‘Storm the Stairs’ fun run goes remote due to COVID-19
Due to the coronavirus, the annual “Storm the Stairs” fun run at Central Oregon Community College will take a remote path this year, moving the…
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Bend-Redmond Habitat reopens to community
Bend, Redmond ReStores to reopen, consolidate in Bend until new Redmond store is built BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity has…
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High Desert Museum offers passes, memberships to support front-line workers
In support of front-line workers throughout the community, the High Desert Museum is offering ways to gift museum memberships and passes to those…
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Central Oregon Childcare effort launches resource website
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Childcare Steering Committee is pleased to announce the launch of a new website,…
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