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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City of Bend and Oregon Community Foundation announce Welcoming Week 2024
The City of Bend, in partnership with the Oregon Community Foundation, are thrilled to announce the eighth annual celebration of Welcoming Week in…
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Webfoot Home Improvements launches 16th annual Project Serious, giving $20K in services to deserving C.O. coach
(Update: Adding video, comments by Gavin Hepp) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Webfoot Home Improvements is proud to announce the kickoff of its 16th annual…
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Deschutes Public Library to host inaugural Festival of Voices Sept. 21 at Redmond’s Centennial Park
The Deschutes Public Library hosts the Festival of Voices, an inclusive celebration aiming to bring forth the diverse experiences and stories of the…
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Bend Young Professionals program rebrands as Bend Emerging Talent
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) The Bend Young Professionals program announced Tuesday it has rebranded to Bend Emerging Talent. The change reflects the…
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Oregon WIC Program marks 50 years of bringing nutrition services to families
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program turns 50 this year and is celebrating by highlighting its work…
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Honor Flight of Central Oregon hosting final meeting for 26 veterans’ trip to Washington, D.C.
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Honor Flight of Central Oregon is gearing up for its final meeting in preparation for the upcoming Honor Flight trip to…
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Beaver Coach Sales hosts Boys & Girls Club of Bend for #WorkforceWednesday program
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) —Â Beaver Coach Sales, locally owned and operated RV dealership, proudly welcomed a group of children from the Boys & Girls…
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Oregon Division of Financial Regulation recovers more than $5.6 million for consumers in first half of 2024
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation, through its consumer advocacy, compliance and enforcement teams, recovered…
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EDCO announces new Bend Venture Conference partnership, 8 New Economy Track semifinalists
BEND, Ore (KTVZ) – Economic Development for Central Oregon is excited to announce the eight semifinalist companies advancing in the New Economy…
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Redmond Senior Center plans September wellness series focused on home safety, fall prevention
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Redmond Senior Center is excited to announce a special series of wellness events taking place throughout September in…
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Wishes & Dishes hits the road in September to support C.O. life-changing wishes
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The beloved community event, Wishes & Dishes, is back this September with an exciting new twist. Originally launched in 2023…
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