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11th annual Locavore Holiday Gift Faire now online

November 24, 2020 9:17 pm KTVZ News Partners

The 11th Annual Locavore Holiday Gift Faire (2020 online version) is now live for shopping. Over 100 local farmers, ranchers, crafters and artisans…

Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday: Digital defense when using photo-sharing sites

November 24, 2020 8:58 pm KTVZ News Partners

This week, the Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday segment focuses on building a digital defense when sharing photos online — a topic of particular…

‘Holiday Tails’ Arts & Crafts Fair goes virtual, benefits Humane Society of C. Oregon

November 24, 2020 4:17 pm Barney Lerten

This holiday season, shop local, support artists and help homeless animals with online shopping during the Virtual Holiday Tails Arts & Crafts Fair…

As winter arrives, Deschutes, Ochoco forests urge steps to prepare, travel safely

November 23, 2020 4:54 pm KTVZ News Partners

As winter weather conditions bring snow to the high-country of the Deschutes and Ochoco national forests, forest managers encourage visitors to stay…

Redmond Kiwanis Club to open pop-up store for See’s Candy sales

November 23, 2020 2:36 pm Barney Lerten

After kicking off its See’s Candy sales campaign with online sales, the Kiwanis Club of Redmond is opening its pop-up store for sales in the old…

St. Vincent de Paul Redmond Food Bank expanding hours to meet need

November 23, 2020 2:22 pm KTVZ News Partners

Due to increased volume of clients seeking food assistance in Redmond and the surrounding area, the Redmond St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank is…

High Desert Chamber Music’s 13th annual Gala goes virtual; online auction

November 23, 2020 1:54 pm Barney Lerten

High Desert Chamber Music announced their Thirteenth Annual Gala will be going virtual and held on Saturday, December 12, at 7 p.m. This online event…

Oregon Safeway, Albertsons shoppers register support for schools, fight hunger

November 23, 2020 12:44 pm KTVZ News Partners

Generous Safeway and Albertsons shoppers in communities throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington are making a substantial impact for local schools…

ODOT Region 4 construction update: week of Nov. 23-27

November 23, 2020 10:53 am Barney Lerten

Here is the Oregon Department of Transportation’s Region 4 construction update for the week of Nov.…

Meyer Memorial Trust awards $21.3 million in grants, 6 in C. Oregon

November 21, 2020 11:02 pm Barney Lerten

Meyer Memorial has Trust announced 150 Annual Funding Opportunity grants, totaling $21.3 million, to organizations working to create a more equitable…

City of Madras seeks public input on two proposed park sites

November 21, 2020 10:17 pm Barney Lerten

The city of Madras is seeking the public’s input on parks being proposed for two different sites in the city.…

‘Artists Sunday’ movement promotes local art as holiday gifts

November 21, 2020 10:04 pm KTVZ News Partners

This year, the Sunday after Thanksgiving is all about shopping for art. The Oregon Arts Commission is proud to be one of 330 nationwide partners for…

Oregon state fire marshal urges: Add fire safety to your holiday to-do list

November 21, 2020 3:42 pm KTVZ News Partners

Though Thanksgiving may look different for many Oregonians this year, State Fire Marshal Mariana-Ruiz-Temple is asking residents to put cooking fire…

SNAP hot meals benefits extended through end of year

November 21, 2020 3:11 pm Barney Lerten

Oregon received approval Friday from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service to allow Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program…