OSU Extension offers safe home canning tips in times of COVID-19
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — How can home preservers pressure can vegetables, meat, fish, poultry and wild game safely when OSU Extension offices, closed…
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Central Oregon leaders launch month-long COVID-19 awareness campaign
Central Oregonians play a key role in the campaign to help slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus and can help keep our friends and neighbors safe,…
Continue ReadingDutch Bros donating all April profits to first responders
Dutch Bros is supporting medical first responders all April, dedicating 100 percent of profits through…
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Jericho Road receives foundation funding
Washington Federal Foundation has awarded Jericho Road $2,500 to help with the provision of food and emergency supplies in the Redmond area.…
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C.O. Scouts to hold ‘Community Action’ Day’
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Saturday is Scout Community Action Day! Central Oregon Scouts BSA troops are teaming up with local agencies and their local…
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Visit Bend puts arts-granting program on hold
Bend’s not-for-profit tourism bureau, Visit Bend, announced Thursday that the organization is placing a temporary hold on the 2020-2021 granting…
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Pacific Power crews practice social distancing, seek public’s cooperation
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As an essential service provider, Pacific Power said its employees are practicing social distancing while continuing to…
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IRS: Don’t fall victim to a COVID-19 scam
SEATT;E (KTVZ) — The Internal Revenue Service will begin to distribute COVID-19 Economic Impact Payments in a matter of weeks. For most Americans,…
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Shepherd’s House still serving all in need, with your help
Thursday marks the 11th day of feeding hungry people at Shepherd’s House. “We have been overwhelmed by the need, but daily provisions keep coming…
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Murdock Trust makes $5.4 million in emergency COVID-19 grants to NW nonprofits
The M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust announced its first round of $5.4 million in grants to 49 nonprofits for emergency support related to the COVID-19…
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Stay-home order prompts big boost for OSU Extension’s vegetable gardening course
More than 17,600 people – at a growing clip of about 1,000 more each day – have signed up for a vegetable gardening course offered by the Oregon…
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SOLVE shifts 50th Earth Day celebration to online ‘virtual tour,’ neighborhood action
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Wednesday, April 22nd marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. To celebrate, thousands of Oregonians across the state were…
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Facebook grant to put Wi-Fi on more Crook County school buses
n the heels of a $50,000 grant that supplied new Chromebooks for elementary students in the Crook County School District, Facebook is making it…
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Crook County Sheriff’s Office to ramp up distracted driving enforcement
April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and the Crook County Sheriff’s Office is joining law enforcement agencies across the nation…
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Oregon FBI: School closures can bring increased risk of child exploitation
Due to school closings as a result of COVID-19, children will potentially have an increased online presence and/or be in a position that puts them at…
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C.O. cattle non-profit boosts beef donations to food banks, shelters
The Ten Seventeen Project announced Wednesday an immediate 166% increase in their cattle donations to food banks, shelters and churches throughout…
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Deschutes County seeks Planning Commission applicants
South County and Bend-area residents are invited to apply for two open seats on the Deschutes County Planning…
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C.O. COVID-19 info update: How to report violations, clean reusable grocery bags
Here is Tuesday’s roundup of information from the Central Oregon Emergency Information…
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City of Sisters provides COVID-19 update
The City of Sisters is taking steps to limit exposure to and spread of COVID-19 and limit economic impact to its…
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KIDS Center’s COVID-19 concern: Abuse risk soars in times of high stress
While KIDS Center remains open during the COVID-19 pandemic to provide critical intervention, therapy and community services to children and families…
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