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Make fire safety part of your holiday menu

November 19, 2019 11:52 pm KTVZ

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and State Fire Marshal Jim Walker wants to remind Oregonians to add fire safety to their cooking and holiday…

Redmond Proficiency Academy HS to pay grant forward

November 19, 2019 11:23 pm Barney Lerten

The student-led Community 101 class at Redmond Proficiency Academy High School has received $5,000 from the Oregon Community Foundation to grant to…

Bend woman who lost son to suicide gives back

November 19, 2019 6:40 pm KTVZ

On average, two people die every day by suicide in Oregon, which is among the 10 states with highest number of reported cases, according to the…

Coping with mental health issues during the holidays

November 19, 2019 6:10 pm KTVZ

The holiday season is right around the corner, which is usually associated with good memories and cheer. However, this time of year can also spark…

St. Charles Bend to hold ‘active weapon threat’ drill

November 19, 2019 12:29 pm KTVZ

In partnership with local law enforcement, fire and emergency services departments, St. Charles Bend is planning to host a full-scale active weapon…

DCSO Shop with a Cop preparations underway

November 19, 2019 10:09 am KTVZ

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Planning and preparations are underway for the 2019 Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Shop with a Cop program. Shop with a Cop…

C.O. Suicide Prevention Alliance hosting event

November 19, 2019 10:04 am Barney Lerten

On Saturday, Nov. 23, the Central Oregon Suicide Prevention Alliance is hosting an event for anyone who has lost a loved one to suicide. The event…

Sen. Knopp sets three town halls next Monday

November 18, 2019 3:14 pm KTVZ

State Senator Tim Knopp, R-Bend, plans three in-district town halls around Senate District 27 next…

Madras one of 10 communities to get generators

November 18, 2019 11:39 am KTVZ

Ten Oregon communities, including Madras, received an early holiday gift recently when 30kW and 56kW generators were delivered to their county or…

Facebook offering Crook County community grants

November 18, 2019 11:24 am Barney Lerten

Facebook recently announced the new cycle of its Community Action Grants program.…

VFW post in Redmond helping veterans in need

November 15, 2019 9:57 pm KTVZ

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4108 in Redmond is helping a local charity help veterans in need of assistance during the region’s challenging…

Forest Road 370 closes Monday for the season

November 15, 2019 2:36 pm KTVZ

On Monday, the Deschutes National Forest says it will close Forest Road 4600-370 for the season.…

Holiday meal events to provide food, fun for C.O. seniors

November 15, 2019 2:20 pm KTVZ

The Council on Aging of Central Oregon and local senior centers are hosting a series of six seasonal celebrations for older adults to enjoy a festive…

Applicants sought for Project Wildfire, noxious weed panels

November 15, 2019 1:09 pm KTVZ

Deschutes County is seeking applicants to fill openings on the Project Wildfire Steering Committee and Noxious Weed Advisory Board. Applications are…

Sisters Folk Festival in home stretch of capital campaign

November 15, 2019 1:05 pm KTVZ

Sisters Folk Festival has targeted Dec. 15 to wrap up its $1.4 million capital campaign to purchase the Sisters Art Works building property and…

First Interstate Bank partners with C. Oregon Locavore

November 15, 2019 1:01 pm KTVZ

Central Oregon Locavore Non Profit is proud to announce its newest partner and Corporate Sponsor, First Interstate Bank.…

Bend Fire & Rescue holding warm clothing drive

November 15, 2019 10:50 am KTVZ

Bend Fire & Rescue is in the middle of its annual Warm Clothing Drive, where fire stations act as collection points for community members to drop off…