DCSO class prepares volunteers to mentor children with incarcerated parents
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Partnerships for Youth (COPY), a program of the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, is offering an upcoming…
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Oregon agency, AARP, others partner for ‘Scam Jam’ events this week in Bend, Sisters
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation and Oregon AARP are hosting back-to-back Scam Jam seminars in Bend on Thursday at…
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High Desert Museum’s 35th annual High Desert Rendezvous sets new fundraising record, honors The Bend Foundation
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The 35th annual High Desert Rendezvous—one of Central Oregon’s longest-running charitable events—set a new fundraising…
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Sept. 11 Patriot Day ceremony planned at Bend Heroes Memorial
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sept. 11 is the 23rd anniversary of the Terrorist attacks on our nation in New York City, the Pentagon, and Pennsylvania, Almost…
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High Desert Chamber Music receives matching challenge from Starseed Foundation for eighth straight year
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — High Desert Chamber Music is pleased to announce that it has received a matching challenge from the Starseed Foundation for the…
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Bend-La Pine Schools to hold info session Thursday evening for potential school board applicants
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Community members are invited to learn what it’s like to serve on the Board of Directors for Bend-La Pine Schools at a…
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Oregon conference seeks nominees of those who go above and beyond to help keep workplaces safe and healthy
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Much of the work to build and maintain safe and healthy workplaces happens behind the scenes, with unsung heroes dedicating…
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EDCO announces eight Growth Stage semifinalists for upcoming Bend Venture Conference
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Economic Development for Central Oregon is excited to announce the eight semifinalist companies advancing in the Growth Stage…
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Redmond’s AccuAir Heating and Cooling a finalist for 2024 Better Business Bureau Torch Awards for Ethics
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Better Business Bureau Great West + Pacific announced Thursday the finalists of its 2024 Torch Awards for Ethics. The Torch…
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Fall reminder: School safety tip line SafeOregon is available to report possible threats against students, schools
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – SafeOregon and the Oregon State Police remind students, parents, school staff and community members that everyone plays a…
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Mid Oregon Credit Union installs RightHear system to improve access for visitors who are blind, low-vision
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mid Oregon Credit Union, the only locally headquartered financial institution in Central Oregon, has announced a pioneering step…
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Deschutes County offering grants for community projects that reduce wildfire risk
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County is encouraging local communities to apply for County Fuel Reduction grants by Monday, Sept. 30. Fuel reduction…
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‘Rick Bartow: Animal Kinship’ opens Sept. 20 at High Desert Museum, explores work of celebrated indigenous artist
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Rick Bartow: Animal Kinship, an exhibition from the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation by one of…
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Pacific Power Foundation awards $2,000 to Family Access Network
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Family Access Network said it has received $2,000 from the Pacific Power Foundation to provide the support Central Oregon…
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Oregon’s Summer EBT deadline extended to Sept. 30
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The application deadline for the new Summer EBT program has been extended to midnight on Monday, Sept. 30. The program offers…
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Gov. Kotek proclaims September Preparedness Month; Oregon OEM launches ‘Be 2 Weeks Ready’ Toolkit
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Governor Tina Kotek has officially proclaimed September Preparedness Month in Oregon. “I want to call out the…
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Deschutes County commissioners proclaim Suicide Prevention Awareness Month; several events planned around area
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — In concurrence with National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners on Wednesday…
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Bend Realtor Howard Friedman named 2024 Good Neighbor Awards finalist
CHICAGO (KTVZ) – The National Association of Realtors® has selected Howard Friedman, a Realtor® from Bend, among 10 finalists for its 2024 Good…
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Red Cross urges preparing your household now for more extreme weather events, natural disasters
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The American Red Cross Cascades Region is encouraging everyone to take critical action during National Preparedness Month…
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Forest Service hiring firefighters across NW; in-person, entry-level recruitment event Sept. 12 in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Forest Service is hiring wildland firefighters into permanent seasonal positions on hand crews, engine crews, hotshot crews,…
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