SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon has received approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Services to extend the 10-day deadline for households to report food losses and request replacement benefits from the February 24, 2025, storm. The waiver allows 30 days to report food losses for households affected by the storm. New
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Tuesday, March 11th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/. It’s under the Contests tab on KTVZ.COM.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Eight high school students from the Bend Science Station made an impressive mark at the COCC Regional Science Expo on Friday, March 7, earning top awards and securing spots at both the Northwest Science Expo and the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair — the world’s largest pre-college STEM competition. In
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-based Street Dog Hero announced Monday the successful completion of a record-breaking spay/neuter clinic in Chetumal, Mexico, where 948 dogs and cats received essential sterilization surgeries. “This monumental achievement marks the highest number of animals spayed and neutered in a single clinic event in the organization’s history,” the organization said in
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Cynthia Engel, a leader with nearly 25 years of experience in higher education, has rejoined Oregon State University-Cascades as director of career services. Engel will oversee the Career Development Center at OSU-Cascades and lead Cascades Edge — a program that provides all undergraduate students personalized access to career development tools and
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Monday, March 10th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/. It’s under the Contests tab on KTVZ.COM.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Northwest Power and Conservation Council will welcome two new Oregon members at its March 11-12 meeting: Margaret (Margi) Hoffmann of Bend and Chuck Sams of Pendleton. Gov. Tina Kotek appointed Hoffmann and Sams, and the Oregon Senate has confirmed their appointments to the Council. They replace Council Members Louie Pitt
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It seems to be a back-and-forth game for ODOT crews and the homeless, one that costs $440,000 a year.
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The co-chairs of the Joint Committee on Ways and Means announced Friday the dates and locations of the 2025 community budget hearings – including one in Warm Springs – and encouraged Oregonians to sign up to testify about which projects and programs the state should prioritize this budget cycle. Members of
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — It’s no secret that Central Oregon is a haven for snow-sport enthusiasts. With Mount Bachelor right in our backyard, you’ll find many live here for that sense of community. KTVZ News is introducing a new segment called ‘Small Business Spotlight’, and what better way to kick it off than by highlighting
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Matthew Draxton explains several of the events happening here on the High Desert this weekend! Bend Winter PrideFest returns–and there’s a Winter Carnival at Hoodoo! For many more and to submit your own events, visit https://events.ktvz.com.
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, March 7th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/. It’s under the Contests tab on KTVZ.COM.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Planning Commission invites property owners to attend a public hearing on Thursday, March 13 as it reviews proposed changes to the requirements for temporary hardship dwellings. Under Deschutes County Code (DCC), Title 18, property owners may obtain a temporary use permit for secondary dwellings on their property if
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, March 6th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/. It’s under the Contests tab on KTVZ.COM.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Council on Aging of Central Oregon is starting the year strong with $56,000 in new grant funding to bolster its senior nutrition programs, including Meals on Wheels and Community Dining. These funds will help meet the growing demand for nutritious meals and meaningful connections among older adults in Central Oregon.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Bethlehem Inn announced Wednesday the upcoming retirement of Executive Director Gwenn Wysling, effective June 30, after 15 years of dedicated service to the organization and the Central Oregon community. Board President Kevin Link stated, “Gwenn has been an extraordinary leader throughout her remarkable tenure, guiding Bethlehem Inn with vision and commitment
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Wednesday, March 5th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/. It’s under the Contests tab on KTVZ.COM.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The America 250 Oregon Commission recently announced the launch of Oregon’s official U.S. Semiquincentennial website, oregon250.org. In this digital space, the public can browse a community events calendar, explore online exhibitions, and access resources for getting involved in this nationwide commemoration. The site also includes links to all nine of Oregon’s federally recognized tribes,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Partners In Care, the leading and most trusted provider of hospice, home health, and palliative care services in Central Oregon, will be introducing an official end-of-life doula program in partnership with The Peaceful Presence Project. Based in the Partners In Care volunteer department, the end-of-life doulas will be trained Partners In
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Mid Oregon Credit Union and KTVZ News had a fun surprise for Deborah Harrington’s band class at Redmond’s Elton Gregory Middle School: a $1,000 One Class at a Time gift to go toward things like instrument repair and other helpful support. Congratulations!
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