U.S. Postal Service extends hold mail provisions
SEATTLE (KTVZ) — The U.S. Postal Service is extending Hold Mail provisions for businesses and customers who are temporarily displaced due to the…
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New nonprofit supports literacy efforts in Deschutes County
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new non-profit organization has formed in Bend. Introducing Supporters of Literacy in Deschutes County (SOLID). SOLID is…
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C.O. Realtors help cities mark Fair Housing Month
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Every April, Realtors® across the country celebrate the passage of The Fair Housing Act on April 11, 1968. In order…
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C.O. Assn. of Realtors gives $900 to Family Access Network
The Family Access Network received over $900 from the Central Oregon Association of Realtors to support basic-need services for children and families…
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Bend’s new warming shelter provided nearly 3,500 bed nights
While most winter warming shelters in the region closed their doors on March 15, NeighborImpact extended the season for the Bend shelter, keeping it…
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VA Portland offers safe mental health care amid COVID-19 outbreak
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Now more than ever, VA Portland Health Care System (VAPORHCS) is committed to providing high-quality mental…
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City of Bend weekly road-traffic report: week of May 4-10
Here’s the city of Bend’s weekly road and traffic report for the week of May 4-10: For the Week of May 4–10: Newport Avenue between NW College Way…
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Rimrock Trails receives $10,000 grant
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Rimrock Trails Treatment Services is grateful to receive $10,000 in grant funds from the Oregon Community Foundation’s…
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Downtown Bend celebrates new beginnings with May Pole
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — May Day has been observed by individuals and communities for centuries as a Springtime celebration. It is a fun way to pay…
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Oregon Latinx leaders urge govt. to address disparities in COVID-19 response
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A network comprised of more than 70 Latinx-led and allied organizations and leaders in Oregon has called upon elected…
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Real estate brokers plan expanded Giving Plate food drive on Saturday
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Brokers from Harcourts The Garner Group have arranged for an expanded food drive Saturday afternoon at 10 locations around the…
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Lifeline program can help stay connected during pandemic
The Oregon Public Utility Commission is encouraging residents to learn about the Oregon Lifeline program, which provides a discount of up to $12.75…
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Applicants sought for Deschutes Co. Planning Commission vacancy
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — South Deschutes County residents are invited to apply for one open seat on the Deschutes County Planning Commission. The…
Continue ReadingOregon Dept. of Revenue: Some need to file tax return to get stimulus payment
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Revenue is alerting taxpayers that while most eligible taxpayers don’t need to take any action to…
Continue Reading Bend seeks to fill three positions on accessibility advisory committee
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The city of Bend is seeking applications to fill three open positions on the City of Bend Accessibility Advisory Committee…
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City of Bend urges period pipe flushing in closed businesses, vacation rentals
Owners of closed businesses or vacation rentals should consider periodically flushing the water pipes in their vacant buildings during the “Stay…
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New OSU Extension Fire Program to host fire preparedness webinars
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregon State University’s new Forestry & Natural Resources Extension Fire Program will host a series of three…
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Shepherd’s House Ministries adds shower truck to food distribution
Shepherd’s House has served over 17,000 meals and hundreds of families and the homeless because of the generosity of the Central Oregon…
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ODOT improving Hwy. 97 signal timing on Bend’s north end
With changes underway to improve signal timing on U.S. Highway 97 on Bend’s north end, motorists can expect to see short-term flashing red lights one…
Continue ReadingLa Pine insurance agent secures $1,500 grant for La Pine Senior Center
La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) —Â As communities across the country continue to face unprecedented circumstances in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Farmers…
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