ODFW seeks input on possible E. Oregon archery, Cascade Elk season changes
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is in the third year of a review of its big game regulations meant to improve regulations and align them…
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Forest Service urges: Keep fireworks off public lands
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) —Â Forest Service officials are reminding all those headed out to public lands this Fourth of July weekend to leave fireworks…
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Drinking and boating not just dangerous, but penalties are stiffer now
The Oregon Marine Board, law enforcement Coast Guard taking part in Operation Dry Water over the Fourth holiday to reduce the number of fatalities…
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NeighborImpact offers COVID-19 rent relief program
NeighborImpact’s COVID Rent Relief program is supporting Central Oregonians who cannot afford rent to due to circumstances related to COVID-19.…
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Deschutes County residents urged to prep for wildfire season
Deschutes County Health Services encourages residents to prepare for wildfire season. With a fire-adapted landscape, it is important to prepare for…
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‘Summer with the Library’ keeps readers of all ages engaged with new platform
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Times have changed, but what hasn’t changed is Deschutes Public Library’s commitment to a fun summer reading program. During…
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Nick Lelack appointed to state Land Conservation and Development Commission
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Senate on Wednesday confirmed Kaety Jacobson and Nick Lelack as new commissioners on the Land Conservation and…
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Kôr Land Trust receives grant for ‘equitable board service’ program
Kôr Community Land Trust has received a $5,000 grant to fund a program that reimburses expenses that could keep some from otherwise serving on its…
Continue ReadingResearch work puts COCC educator on the map
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — An international cartographic award has put a Central Oregon Community College educator on the map. The British Cartographic…
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Cascades Academy to hold live commencement ceremony
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Cascades Academy will hold a live commencement ceremony this Friday at 5 p.m. on the school’s athletic field for the class of…
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Redmond awards $151,000 in COVID emergency funds to 3 organizations
The Redmond City Council Tuesday evening approved four grants to three community organizations, totaling $151,013 in federal CARES Act emergency…
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Prineville Police join statewide DUII high-visibility enforcement over the Fourth
The Prineville Police Department will be participating in a statewide high-visibility DUII enforcement around the 4th of July holiday. …
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Sisters Folk Festival plans small concerts instead
The Sisters Folk Festival plans to offer smaller concerts this summer, in place of the canceled fall…
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Deschutes Historical Museum sets Phase 2 reopening
The Deschutes Historical Museum in downtown Bend announced Wednesday it will reopen under Phase 2 guidelines, beginning next…
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St. Charles distributes some PPE to area businesses in need
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – When St. Charles Health System put out an urgent call for personal protective equipment donations in March, communities…
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Deschutes Natl. Forest raising industrial fire precaution level Friday
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Due to drying fuels and increasing potential for fire starts, beginning this Friday, at 12:01 a.m. Â the Deschutes National…
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RPA’s ‘Redmond Cares’ program receives $10K foundation grant
Redmond Cares, a food and household item distribution program created by Redmond Proficiency Academy, was recently granted $10,000 through a Safeway…
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4 COCC students honored at online commencement
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Four Central Oregon Community College students were honored as part of the college’s 2020 commencement celebration, which took…
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Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday: Digital defense against COVID-19 shipping, insurance scams
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week, the Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday feature offers a warning about frauds involving COVID-19 shipping and insurance…
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Bend Fire Operations Chief Bob Madden set to retire
Operations Chief Bob Madden will be retiring from Bend Fire & Rescue on Friday after 33 years of dedicated and impactful service, the agency said…
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