Jefferson County Community Wildfire Protection Plan draft out for public review
The Jefferson County Community Wildfire Protection Plan Steering Committee has released their draft plan update and is inviting public review and…
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Oregon State Marine Board to meet in Bend April 6-7, tour boating access facilities
– The Oregon State Marine Board, meeting in Bend April 6-7, will hold a work session on April 6 beginning at 2 pm, preceded by a local boating access…
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Art in Public Places issues call to artists for works to be placed in 2 Bend roundabouts
Art in Public Places issued a call to artists Wednesday, saying it seeks to commission two permanent, large-scale works of art for the Butler Market…
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Mid Oregon Credit Union reaches milestone: $600 million in assets
Mid Oregon Credit Union announced Wednesday their assets have exceeded $600 million. MOCU credits the growing population in the area, expanding…
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Endicott to give State of the City address at Central Oregon Business Expo and Job Fair luncheon
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond Mayor George Endicott will present his 2022 State of the City address at the US Bank Central Oregon Business Expo and…
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Jersey Mike’s annual ‘Day of Giving’ to donate all sales proceeds to Special Olympics
MANASQUAN, N.J. (KTVZ) — Next Wednesday, March 30, Jersey Mike’s Subs is giving a full day’s sales — expected to be over $10 million — to…
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FIXbend partners with Petco Love for free pet vaccine event
FIXbend is partnering with national nonprofit Petco Love to give pets their best shot for a healthy life by hosting a free pet vaccine event on…
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Increased emergency SNAP benefits continue in April
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Most Oregonians who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will receive emergency allotments in…
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Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday: Building a digital defense against hacked email accounts
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week, the Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday segment focuses on building a digital defense against hacked email accounts. …
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Oregon suicide rates decline, but still remain above national average
Oregon had the nation’s 13th highest suicide rate across all ages in 2020 — an improvement from the year before, when the state was ninth in…
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Mustangs to the Rescue to mark 10th birthday with first open house in over 2 years
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — For the first time in more than two years, Mustangs To The Rescue is officially opening its doors to the public. MTTR will be…
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Pay it Forward: Honor Flight of Central Oregon takes veterans on special journeys
This month, the organization receiving the $500 and salute from NewsChannel 21 and Mid Oregon Credit Union is Honor Flight of Central Oregon, which…
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ODOT Region 4 construction update: week of March 21-25
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is ODOT’s Region 4 construction update for the week of March 21-25. The Oregon Department of Transportation is committed to…
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Oregon OSHA invites employers, workers to take a ‘safety break’ on May 11
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Committing to workplace health and safety is no small task. New hazards and challenges arise – sometimes unexpectedly.…
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Think Wild to offer ‘Wild Wonders’ summer camps featuring outdoor, hands-on learning
This summer, Think Wild’s education program is expanding to host a series of summer camps for elementary-aged students in Central Oregon. These new…
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BottleDrop begins fundraising campaign to support Mercy Corps’ efforts in Ukraine
CLACKAMAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Beverage Recycling Cooperative, which operates the BottleDrop network, announced Monday that it is engaging its…
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New High Desert Museum exhibit marvels at region’s dark skies, explores conservation efforts
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The High Desert boasts some of the darkest night skies in the continental United States. But with the region’s population…
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Guadalupe Garcia McCall headlines COCC’s Poetry Month celebration
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College’s celebration of National Poetry Month in April continues its tradition of bringing notable…
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