Sunriver to test emergency siren system
Sunriver Fire, Sunriver Police and the Sunriver Owners Association will be conducting a test of the resort community’s emergency siren system next…
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State offers solution for Oregonians who lost health insurance
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Job loss due to COVID-19 has also caused many Oregonians to lose their health insurance. The Oregon Health Insurance…
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Cascade Lakes Highway, Paulina Lake Road opening dates set
The Deschutes County Road Department said Thursday it will open Paulina Lake Road on Friday, May 8, at 6 a.m. and Cascade Lakes Highway on Tuesday,…
Continue ReadingPGE’s parks may reopen on May 22
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Portland General Electric announced Wednesday tentative plans to reopen the 14 parks and recreation areas it operates at…
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Financial aid offered to Latino, immigrant businesses
Small Latino and immigrant-owned businesses in Central Oregon can now apply for financial help to stay afloat during the COVID-19 emergency. …
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United Way creates C.O. COVID-19 Recovery and Resilience Fund
United Way has created a Central Oregon COVID-19 Recovery and Resilience Fund to address ongoing community needs resulting from COVID-19 – now and…
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Foundation awards nearly $1.3 million to C.O. nonprofits amid COVID-19
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Oregon Community Foundation had awarded $13.3 million in grants to nonprofits, including nearly $1.3…
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Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday: Digital defense against teleworking scams
This week, the Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday segment discusses building a digital defense against teleworking scams.…
Continue ReadingUSFS: Warmer weather can bring algae blooms to C.O. lakes, reservoirs
The Deschutes and Ochoco National Forests and Crooked River National Grassland encourage people recreating on national forest and grasslands to be…
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ODFW: Controlled hunt deadline remains May 15
Guidance offered for hunters during the pandemic SALEM, Ore.—(KTVZ) — Controlled hunt applications are still due May 15, but the Oregon Department…
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Bend-La Pine Education Foundation offers K-12 Art & Writing Contest
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Education Foundation for Bend-La Pine Schools announces an Art & Writing Contest for all K-12 Bend, La Pine and Sunriver…
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Mid Oregon Credit Union building new Sisters branch location
Mid Oregon Credit Union, the only financial institution currently headquartered in Central Oregon, recently began construction of a new full-service…
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C.O. LandWatch chooses new executive director
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Central Oregon LandWatch’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce the selection of Ben Gordon as the non-profit’s new…
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EDCO names new Bend area director
Economic Development for Central Oregon (EDCO) is pleased to welcome the addition of Don Myll as Bend Area Director, effective immediately. …
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Bend City Council to hold another online virtual meeting
The Bend City Council will meet at 6 p.m. on Wednesday in an online virtual meeting to ensure physical distancing and safety for the community due to…
Continue Reading United Way aids three more C.O. nonprofits for COVID-19 emergency response
Our local United Way in Central Oregon has funded three more agencies that are providing essential services and meeting emergency needs for members…
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NeighborImpact launches new ‘Baby Promise’ child care program
NeighborImpact is one of three organizations receiving funding from the state to launch the Baby Promise child care program through several licensed…
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Wildfire Awareness Month focuses on making homes safe
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — May is Wildfire Awareness Month in Oregon, and federal, state and firefighting agencies are encouraging Oregonians to make sure…
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Deschutes County urges celebrating Historic Preservation Month virtually
During the month of May, take time to celebrate Deschutes County’s heritage through virtual Historic Preservation Month activities. The county’s…
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A Smile for Kids enters new chapter, launches survey
Redmond-based nonprofit A Smile for Kids announced Monday it is launching a messaging survey to better guide the organization’s work.…
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