Bend seeks proposals for affordable housing, social services funding
The City of Bend’s Economic Development Department is soliciting requests for proposals for two annual funding programs that would provide over $1…
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NW credit unions urge: Be smart with your stimulus check
SEATAC, Wash. (KTVZ) —Â Millions of Americans will receive Economic Impact Payments from the U.S. Government as early as this week. For eligible…
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With spring activities scrubbed, BPRD looks to summer
Softball registration now; youth softball, lacrosse may happen, too BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This spring is far from typical, but some summer activities…
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Central Oregon’s Earth Day celebration adapts to the times
Virtual activities, fun-at-home learning opportunities BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Environmental Center’s annual Earth Day celebration has been…
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State providing $8 million in help to Oregon Food Bank
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Gov. Kate Brown announced Monday that Oregon will provide $8 million to the Oregon Food Bank, filling an urgent need for Oregon…
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Central Oregon Locavore seeks members to support local farmers, ranchers
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — In the strange times of today, when we have all been asked to stay home and socially isolate, there is a silver lining. More…
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Child care expands for Crook County essential workers
The Crook County Kid’s Club, in partnership with NeighborImpact Child Care Resources and the Crook County School District, is now offering child…
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‘Mind Your Mind C.O.’ effort promotes everyday mental health in difficult times
Deschutes County Health Services and Central Oregon Health Council have created a mental health awareness campaign called Mind Your Mind Central…
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Redmond Proficiency Academy, community to launch ‘Redmond Cares’
Redmond Proficiency Academy, along with members of the Redmond community, including staff members from Camp Tamarack, are launching Redmond Cares on…
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High Desert Chamber Music postpones season’s final events
High Desert Chamber Music has been closely monitoring developments related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and has made the decision to postpone…
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Expect Hwy. 20 delays for striping work this week near Santiam Pass
Starting on Tuesday at 9 a.m. and continuing through Friday, crews will be striping U.S. Highway 20 from the Santiam Junction to just east of Santiam…
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Sisters co. launches T-shirt effort to help businesses stay ‘Here For Good’
A Sisters promotions company has launched a new project to help people support struggling local businesses by buying a T-shirt with the slogan,…
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OSU College of Forestry begins weekly online lecture series
The Oregon State University College of Forestry invites everyone to a new, weekly Stay at Home Lecture Series that started April 9 and features a…
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Boaters still required to stop at aquatic invasive species inspection stations
Free inspection takes 5-10 minutes; protective measures in place SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — While the state is currently not recommending out-of-state…
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ODFW outdoor education programs canceled through May 31
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is cancelling its outdoor education events through May 31—including hunter…
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Planning spring projects? Before you dig, call 811, to be safe
 KENNEWICK, Wash. (KTVZ) — In observance of National Safe Digging Month in April, Cascade Natural Gas has announced results from a recent…
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Bend Park & Rec cancels spring recreation programs
The Bend Park and Recreation District has canceled spring recreation programs but will open summer recreation program registration on April…
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Forests to allow free personal use permits for mushrooms, transplants
Beginning Monday and through the month of May, the Deschutes and Ochoco National Forests and Crooked River National Grassland will allow people to…
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Bend-La Pine Schools add 2 Grab and Go meal sites
Bend-La Pine Schools is adding two new school sites – for a total of 10 school locations – to its free Grab and Go meal locations beginning Monday.…
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Subscribe to city of Bend weekly road and traffic alerts
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend will be releasing a weekly road and traffic report each Friday during peak construction season to help members…
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