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Revamping recess: Camp Fire pilots Playworks program at Three Rivers School

BEND, Ore., (KTVZ) – Ask elementary school kids what they love about school, and you’ll likely hear a number of them enthusiastically shout, “Recess!” But even with a much-welcomed break from the rigors of class, sometimes recess and playground experiences aren’t all fun and games. Playgrounds can be breeding grounds for problematic behaviors, according to

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DCSO seeks volunteers to mentor children with incarcerated parent; training session coming up

Central Oregon Partnerships for Youth (COPY), a program of the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, is offering an upcoming class to prepare volunteers to become mentors for children with an incarcerated parent.After initial training and comprehensive background checks, volunteers are matched with a child in Bend, Redmond, Sisters or La Pine that share similar interests and

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Saving Grace notes January is Stalking Awareness Month, raises awareness of often misunderstood crime

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — At Saving Grace, staff and volunteers work tirelessly to create a world where everyone can imagine life without violence. For over 48  years, they’ve provided support, advocacy and safety to survivors of intimate partner violence, sexual assault, and stalking in Central Oregon. This January, they’re raising awareness of an often-misunderstood crime,

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Housing Works to open 2025 Housing Choice Voucher Program waiting list next week

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — – Housing Works, a premier housing organization dedicated to fostering stability and affordability in Central Oregon, is pleased to announce the opening of the 2025 Housing Choice Voucher Program waiting list. This essential program, formerly known as the HUD Section 8 program, provides rental assistance to eligible low-income residents of Deschutes,

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Family Access Network

Family Access Network receives $100,000 from Central Oregon Health Council

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Family Access Network (FAN) has received a two-year grant totaling $100,000 from the Central Oregon Health Council. In rural communities like Tumalo and Terrebonne, local families face significant barriers like the increased cost of transportation, limited access to nearby social supports, and further commutes for employment opportunities. This grant ensures rural families

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No regular mail delivery, post offices closed on Thursday’s National Day of Mourning for Jimmy Carter

WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — In observance of the National Day of Mourning for former President Jimmy Carter, the Postal Service will suspend regular mail delivery and retail service on Thursday. USPS will provide limited package delivery service on that day. Normal retail, delivery and collection schedules will resume Friday. Stamps are available at most grocery, pharmacy,

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Cozy up with page-turning stories: Join the Deschutes Public Library’s Winter Reading Challenge

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Make the most of winter’s long days by joining Deschutes Public Library’s Winter Reading Challenge. The Winter Reading Challenge (January 1 – March 20) is your opportunity to explore new genres, read diverse authors, and participate in fun activities for the chance to win great prizes from the library. Beginning January

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