Bend Elks Lodge donates $12,000 to two local charities
The Bend Elks Lodge #1371 has presented two local charities with $6,000 donations. A total of $12,000 ($10,000 from the Lodge and $2,000 from the…
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Christmas Tree Project of Bend returns, offering free trees for those in need
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Local volunteer and community activist Lindsay Greco is passionate about the holiday season. Not only does she enjoy celebrating…
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Guardian Group taking part in Giving Tuesday with ‘Fight for the ONE’ campaign
GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement, unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and their world.…
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Dutch Bros, customers raise more than $16,000 for Honor Flight of Central Oregon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Dutch Bros Central Oregon joined customers on Veterans Day to raise $16,570 for Honor Flight of Central Oregon. Proceeds from…
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Shepherd’s House offering Thanksgiving food boxes, seeking donations
Shepherd’s House Ministries is seeking the public’s help through donations of Thanksgiving food boxes it can distribute to those in need this…
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Redmond Police, Crook County SO seat belt enforcement: Click It or Ticket — day or night
The Redmond Police Department has teamed up with law enforcement agencies nationwide for a Border to Border (B2B) law enforcement event to kick off…
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Home Instead’s ‘Be a Santa to a Senior’ program adapts with the times
At a time when it may be more important than ever, Home Instead’s® seasonal favorite Be A Santa to a Senior returns stronger than ever, with new…
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Deschutes County to limit public access during 2-week ‘freeze’
Beginning Wednesday, Deschutes County will limit public access to most county buildings. The county will continue providing services virtually and by…
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Bend Fire & Rescue kicks off winter clothing drive
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Fire & Rescue is kicking off its winter coat drive. We are collecting winter coats, gloves, scarves, and socks of all…
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OregonSaves retirement program expands to personal support workers
The Oregon Retirement Savings Board and State Treasurer Tobias Read announced Tuesday that the OregonSaves retirement program is now available for…
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Redmond School District seeks bond oversight panel members
The Redmond School District is seeking engaged members of the Redmond community who would like to serve on its Bond Oversight…
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Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday: Digital defense against dangers of EXIF data
This week, the Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday feature focuses on building a digital defense against the dangers of EXIF data.…
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Family Access Network receives $5,000 grant from Les Schwab
The Family Access Network has received a $5,000 grant from Les Schwab Tire Centers for FAN advocate services in Crook and Deschutes counties.…
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Oregon VA to host women veterans town hall on Friday
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Kelly Fitzpatrick, director of the Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs, will host a live virtual town hall meeting this…
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Deschutes National Forest begins winter wildlife area closures on Dec. 1
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Four winter wildlife area closures will take effect across the Deschutes National Forest on Tuesday, Dec. 1, to protect winter…
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Bend boosts business fine for COVID-19 violations; mask complaint hotline available
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — At a special meeting related to rising COVID-19 cases last week, the Bend City Council agreed to increase fines for businesses…
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Tower Theater calls on community on #GivingTuesday
On Tuesday, Dec. 1st, the nonprofit Tower Theatre Foundation joins the #GivingTuesday movement – a global day of unity to unleash grassroots…
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Kôr Community Land Trust salutes Bend project’s generous business partner
Affordable housing remains a challenge for the Bend community, but a powerful partnership between a local nonprofit organization and an exceptionally…
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Applicants sought for Deschutes Public Library board vacancy
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes Public Library Board is seeking applicants for a vacancy in the Zone 2 position, which represents Sisters, Tumalo,…
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C.O. curbside drop-off sites open for ‘Operation Christmas Child’
As Thanksgiving Day approaches, many families are already thinking about Christmas. For those who are including Operation Christmas Child shoebox…
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