Virtual training being offered to help mentor child with incarcerated parent
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Partnerships for Youth (COPY), a program of the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, is offering a virtual class…
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Bend seeks community input related to policing policies
The city of Bend said Monday it wants to hear how local government can be more responsive and accountable to the community when it comes to law…
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CET Bend fixed-route services won’t operate Monday due to air quality
Cascades East Transit’s Bend fixed-route services will not operate on Monday due to hazardous air quality.…
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LWV offers ballot info for those displaced by fires, other circumstances
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — If you have been displaced due to fires or other circumstances, here is the information you need to make sure you get a ballot…
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OSHA, OHA urge employers to protect workers amid harmful air quality
State workplace and public health officials are urging employers to stop or delay outdoor work activity where they can and take other reasonable…
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EDCO names Bend Venture Conference growth, impact competition semifinalists
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Economic Development for Central Oregon announces the semi-finalists advancing in the Growth Stage and Impact Competitions for…
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City of Sisters seeks applicants for advisory boards
The city of Sisters is accepting applications for volunteers for its boards, commissions and…
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City of Bend road and traffic report: Week of Sept. 14-20
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here’s the city of Bend’s weekly road and traffic report for the week of Sept. 14-20. Ongoing Closures: Intersection of SE…
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Deschutes County road construction update: Week of Sept. 13-19
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is Deschutes County’s weekly road construction update for the week of Sept. 13-19: Old Bend Redmond Highway/Tumalo Road…
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Credit union to accept applications for creative learning grants
SELCO Community Credit Union will begin taking applications on Tuesday Sept. 15 for its annual SPARK! Creative Learning Grants with an aim to help…
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Deschutes County begins planning for Comprehensive Plan update
The Deschutes County Community Development Department anticipates initiating a Deschutes County Comprehensive Plan (Comp Plan) Update in the fall of…
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C.O. Emergency Info Network: County alerts, on-demand shuttle, fire resources
BE INFORMED, SIGN UP NOW FOR COUNTY ALERTS Central Oregon’s county alert systems are valuable resources, giving you critical information about…
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Deschutes, other NW national forests expand area closures due to wildfires
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Sisters Ranger District of the Deschutes National Forest on Friday expanded a forest closure to large portions of the…
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Humane Society of C. Oregon offers wildfire smoke and animals safety precautions
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Humane Society of Central Oregon wants to remind people that unhealthy air quality also applies to animals. If you are…
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Oregon Employment Dept. prepares to provide Lost Wages Assistance benefits
The Oregon Employment Department launched online self-certification Friday for the Lost Wages Assistance program, a temporary emergency measure that…
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Deschutes County seeks ‘Big Chainring Award’ nominees
Do you know someone who helps enhance Deschutes County communities by improving bicycling and walking conditions or by encouraging people to commute…
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NeighborImpact offers COVID-19 relief mortgage assistance
NeighborImpact said Thursday it is now offering COVID-19 relief mortgage assistance for homeowners who have been financially impacted by the…
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Online gear check-in now underway for Skyliners Ski Swap
The Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation is excited to announce that the Annual Skyliners Ski Swap will be held on Friday and Saturday, October…
Continue ReadingFire Alert: Bend, Redmond ban recreational fires; other government notices
The Bend and Redmond fire departments joined other agencies Wednesday in banning all recreational fires. We have that and other fire-related notices…
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Time for back-to-school immunizations, Deschutes County advises
Back-to-school may be different with COVID-19, but the importance of staying up-to-date on immunizations remains steady. Central Oregon public health…
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