State providing $8 million in help to Oregon Food Bank
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Gov. Kate Brown announced Monday that Oregon will provide $8 million to the Oregon Food Bank, filling an urgent need for Oregon…
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Central Oregon Locavore seeks members to support local farmers, ranchers
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — In the strange times of today, when we have all been asked to stay home and socially isolate, there is a silver lining. More…
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Child care expands for Crook County essential workers
The Crook County Kid’s Club, in partnership with NeighborImpact Child Care Resources and the Crook County School District, is now offering child…
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‘Mind Your Mind C.O.’ effort promotes everyday mental health in difficult times
Deschutes County Health Services and Central Oregon Health Council have created a mental health awareness campaign called Mind Your Mind Central…
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Redmond Proficiency Academy, community to launch ‘Redmond Cares’
Redmond Proficiency Academy, along with members of the Redmond community, including staff members from Camp Tamarack, are launching Redmond Cares on…
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High Desert Chamber Music postpones season’s final events
High Desert Chamber Music has been closely monitoring developments related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and has made the decision to postpone…
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Expect Hwy. 20 delays for striping work this week near Santiam Pass
Starting on Tuesday at 9 a.m. and continuing through Friday, crews will be striping U.S. Highway 20 from the Santiam Junction to just east of Santiam…
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Sisters co. launches T-shirt effort to help businesses stay ‘Here For Good’
A Sisters promotions company has launched a new project to help people support struggling local businesses by buying a T-shirt with the slogan,…
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OSU College of Forestry begins weekly online lecture series
The Oregon State University College of Forestry invites everyone to a new, weekly Stay at Home Lecture Series that started April 9 and features a…
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Boaters still required to stop at aquatic invasive species inspection stations
Free inspection takes 5-10 minutes; protective measures in place SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — While the state is currently not recommending out-of-state…
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ODFW outdoor education programs canceled through May 31
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is cancelling its outdoor education events through May 31—including hunter…
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Planning spring projects? Before you dig, call 811, to be safe
 KENNEWICK, Wash. (KTVZ) — In observance of National Safe Digging Month in April, Cascade Natural Gas has announced results from a recent…
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Bend Park & Rec cancels spring recreation programs
The Bend Park and Recreation District has canceled spring recreation programs but will open summer recreation program registration on April…
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Forests to allow free personal use permits for mushrooms, transplants
Beginning Monday and through the month of May, the Deschutes and Ochoco National Forests and Crooked River National Grassland will allow people to…
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Bend-La Pine Schools add 2 Grab and Go meal sites
Bend-La Pine Schools is adding two new school sites – for a total of 10 school locations – to its free Grab and Go meal locations beginning Monday.…
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Subscribe to city of Bend weekly road and traffic alerts
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend will be releasing a weekly road and traffic report each Friday during peak construction season to help members…
Continue Reading NeighborImpact helps Crook County schools with emergency child care
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ)– School districts across the state scrambled to put plans in place after Governor Kate Brown’s March 23 order. The order…
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend closed in wake of school deicision
Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend will be closed for the remainder of the 2019-2020 After School Program. BGCB will continue to monitor public health…
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City Club of C.O., League of Women Voters move candidate forums online
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — City Club of Central Oregon and the League of Women Voters of Deschutes County have partnered to bring you a series of five…
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Sparrow Clubs USA still helping Sparrow families, students connect with compassion
 BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — We have great news! Compassion is alive and well! Yes, COVID-19 has changed our entire world and way of life. It continues to…
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