ODF: Recreational users play key role to prevent fires in state forests
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The heat of summer makes shade-covered state forest an appealing destination for many. “July and August see the most…
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ODOT, Commute Options partner on free Oregon Friendly Driver Course, aiming to reduce crashes
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Friendly Driver Course is a collaborative effort funded by the Oregon Department of Transportation and administered…
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Leath Tonino chosen as winner of 10th annual Waterston Desert Writing Prize by guest judge Sam Waterston
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Leath Tonino has been officially selected as the winner of the 10th annual Waterston Desert Writing Prize by guest judge and…
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COCC youth program getting ready to stage ‘Wizard of Oz’ in Madras
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The yellow brick road is arriving in Madras the first weekend of August, as Central Oregon Community College’s community…
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Mid Oregon Credit Union surpasses 48,000 members
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Mid Oregon Credit Union, the only financial institution headquartered in Central Oregon, has announced that it has grown to…
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Hayden Homes VP Deborah Flagan appointed to governor’s Regional Solutions Advisory Committee
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Hayden Homes Vice President of Community Engagement and Giving Deborah Flagan is grateful to be selected to join Governor…
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KFC Foundation gives Bend’s Treehouse Therapies $10,000 for ‘Kentucky Fried Wish’ — an outdoor play space
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The KFC Foundation is giving back to Bend-based nonprofit Treehouse Therapies, which provides pediatric physical, occupational…
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After thousands of lightning strikes across the state, Oregon Dept. of Forestry reminds all to be informed and prepared
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Between Wednesday and Sunday, Oregon experienced two separate lightning events that resulted in over 2,000 strikes across the…
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‘Know Migrations’ this August with the Deschutes Public Library at a variety of programs
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — To Antarctica and back, the tiny Arctic tern makes the world’s longest migration of any animal. Delve into this phenomenon and…
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The Museum at Warm Springs kicks off annual membership drive
WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Museum at Warm Springs kicks off its annual Membership Drive Monday. It will run through August 31. This year The…
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‘Operation Ship Shape’ returns: Sheriff’s offices, OSP looking for expired motorboat registrations, required equipment
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon State Marine Board, in partnership with 31 county sheriff’s offices and the Oregon State Police, will be looking…
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Summer EBT, available for 1,000s of Oregon families if they sign up, pays for groceries when school is out
(Salem) – Having enough to eat is crucial for good health and well-being. Yet hunger is a persistent problem across the country and here in…
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NeighborImpact seeks Central Oregon artisans to support this year’s Empty Bowls event
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — NeighborImpact is calling on local potters and artists to support its annual Empty Bowls event by donating handcrafted bowls.…
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Temporary closure slated for Rimrock Trailhead during parking lot maintenance
 BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Rimrock Trailhead and parking area will be closed to all traffic, including vehicles, bicycles and pedestrians August 1-2…
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St. Charles announces over $100,000 in grants to support 16 Central Oregon organizations
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — St. Charles Health System announced Thursday recipients of a variety of Community Benefit grants, awarding more than $106,000 to…
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City of Bend seeks applicants to serve on Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
The City of Bend is seeking applicants to fill one partial-term position on the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC). This committee…
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New Crook County School District Superintendent Dr. Melissa Skinner details plans for her first 100 days
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County School District is excited to welcome Dr. Melissa Skinner as the new superintendent, effective this week. Dr.…
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Overland Expo Pacific NW at Redmond Fairgrounds draws over 16,000 attendees from 45 states, 10 countries
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Overland Expo Pacific Northwest, the second in the series of premier U.S. consumer events, continued its momentum with the…
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ODFW’s Forest Accord Mitigation Advisory Committee seeks two new members
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is seeking two new members to join the Private Forest Accord Mitigation Advisory…
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Knott Landfill and Recycling Center to be closed Sunday, July 28th for chip-sealing of roads
 BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Knott Landfill and Recycling Center will be closed for road maintenance on Sunday, July 28, Deschutes County officials said…
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