City of Bend weekly road-traffic report: week of May 4-10
Here’s the city of Bend’s weekly road and traffic report for the week of May 4-10: For the Week of May 4–10: Newport Avenue between NW College Way…
Continue ReadingCommunity Billboard
Rimrock Trails receives $10,000 grant
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Rimrock Trails Treatment Services is grateful to receive $10,000 in grant funds from the Oregon Community Foundation’s…
Continue Reading
Downtown Bend celebrates new beginnings with May Pole
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — May Day has been observed by individuals and communities for centuries as a Springtime celebration. It is a fun way to pay…
Continue Reading
Oregon Latinx leaders urge govt. to address disparities in COVID-19 response
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A network comprised of more than 70 Latinx-led and allied organizations and leaders in Oregon has called upon elected…
Continue Reading
Real estate brokers plan expanded Giving Plate food drive on Saturday
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Brokers from Harcourts The Garner Group have arranged for an expanded food drive Saturday afternoon at 10 locations around the…
Continue Reading
Lifeline program can help stay connected during pandemic
The Oregon Public Utility Commission is encouraging residents to learn about the Oregon Lifeline program, which provides a discount of up to $12.75…
Continue Reading
Applicants sought for Deschutes Co. Planning Commission vacancy
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — South Deschutes County residents are invited to apply for one open seat on the Deschutes County Planning Commission. The…
Continue ReadingOregon Dept. of Revenue: Some need to file tax return to get stimulus payment
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Revenue is alerting taxpayers that while most eligible taxpayers don’t need to take any action to…
Continue Reading Bend seeks to fill three positions on accessibility advisory committee
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The city of Bend is seeking applications to fill three open positions on the City of Bend Accessibility Advisory Committee…
Continue Reading
City of Bend urges period pipe flushing in closed businesses, vacation rentals
Owners of closed businesses or vacation rentals should consider periodically flushing the water pipes in their vacant buildings during the “Stay…
Continue Reading
New OSU Extension Fire Program to host fire preparedness webinars
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregon State University’s new Forestry & Natural Resources Extension Fire Program will host a series of three…
Continue Reading
Shepherd’s House Ministries adds shower truck to food distribution
Shepherd’s House has served over 17,000 meals and hundreds of families and the homeless because of the generosity of the Central Oregon…
Continue Reading
ODOT improving Hwy. 97 signal timing on Bend’s north end
With changes underway to improve signal timing on U.S. Highway 97 on Bend’s north end, motorists can expect to see short-term flashing red lights one…
Continue ReadingLa Pine insurance agent secures $1,500 grant for La Pine Senior Center
La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — As communities across the country continue to face unprecedented circumstances in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Farmers…
Continue Reading
Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday: Avoiding COVID-19 extortion scams
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week, the Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday segment focuses on building a digital defense against COVID-19 extortion…
Continue Reading
Primary election ballots set to go out — and no longer require a stamp
On Wednesday, about 177,000 ballots for the May 19 primary election will be mailed to voters in Deschutes, Crook and Jefferson counties. And for the…
Continue Reading
Most Oregon DMV offices remain closed until further notice
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Under the governor’s “Stay Home, Save Lives” executive order, most Oregon DMV offices will remain closed to the public…
Continue Reading
OSU-Cascades offers virtual admissions events for prospective students, parents
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — High school juniors and seniors engaged in college searches can meet with Oregon State University–Cascades faculty and staff…
Continue Reading
Mt. Bachelor partners with Ikon Pass, announces ‘Passholder Promise’
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mt. Bachelor, a year-round POWDR mountain resort located at the heart of Bend, Oregon culture, announced Tuesday Ikon Pass…
Continue Reading
Republic Services initiative helps front line workers, families, local businesses
– Republic Services has launched “Committed to Serve,” an initiative to recognize its front line employees in the field, their families, and…
Continue Reading