City of Bend weekly road and traffic report: April 27-May 3
Here is the city of Bend’s weekly road and traffic report for April 27-May…
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OSU’s annual day of service goes digital
The Oregon State University Alumni Association is responding to the COVID-19 pandemic by launching a worldwide two-week virtual gathering of…
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Hospice of Redmond honors volunteers during National Volunteer Week
 REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — National Volunteer Week provides the opportunity to recognize the millions of Americans who provide volunteer service in…
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Pacific Power crews, contractors continue essential work
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Practicing social distancing and wearing personal protective gear, Pacific Power field crews and contractors are at work…
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‘What If We Could’ connects nonprofits in need in new ways
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Launched last year by a marketing manager seeking to be of greater service, WhatIfWeCould is a cause multiplier, helping…
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Tower Theatre rallies community for #GivingTuesdayNow
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As an urgent response to the unprecedented need caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the nonprofit Tower Theatre Foundation is…
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Oregonians with Parkinson’s receive phone support amid COVID-19 outreach
In response to social isolation mandates, Parkinson’s Resources of Oregon (PRO), a local non-profit organization that delivers support to people…
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NeighborImpact sees boost in volunteer engagement
REDMOND, Ore, (KTVZ) — With the impacts of COVID-19, it is no surprise that nonprofit organizations like NeighborImpact have experienced an…
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Expanded FireFree yard debris recycling events coming up
Central Oregonians are staying home to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. This time at home provides a unique opportunity to prepare for fire…
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New C.O. wildlife hospital seeks support to open
Think Wild offers facility naming, sponsorship opportunities BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Think Wild, a new wildlife hospital in Central Oregon, is inviting…
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Heaven Can Wait goes virtual in 2020, with a different mission
St. Charles Foundation is changing its annual Heaven Can Wait 5K to a virtual event this year to raise funds for St. Charles Health System’s…
Continue ReadingOregon Dept. of Revenue expands tax filing, payment extensions
The Oregon Department of Revenue announced Tuesday an expansion of the types of tax returns for which filing and payment deadlines have been extended…
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C.O. youth activists plan digital climate change demonstration
On Wednesday the 50th anniversary of the first Earth Day, Deschutes Youth Climate Congress, with cosponsoring organizations, are joining worldwide…
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United Way of Deschutes County awards grants for COVID-19 response
On Tuesday, United Way of Deschutes County, a 21 Cares for Kids partner, said it’s given $97,000 to nonprofit agencies helping out people hardest hit…
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Relief funds help keep Heart of Oregon Corps going strong
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Amidst the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, Heart of Oregon Corps is keeping its commitment to its young people front and center —…
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NW Assn. for Blind Athletes launches online video resource library
VANCOUVER, Wash. (KTVZ) — The Northwest Association for Blind Athletes has announced the formal launch of their Sports Adaptations Video Resource…
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‘Transfer Tuesdays’: Sessions for adults seeking to finish degree at OSU-Cascades
Students interested in enrolling at Oregon State University–Cascades are invited to register for a personal online or phone appointment with a…
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Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday: Avoid becoming a ‘money mule’ amid COVID-19
Fraudsters are taking advantage of the uncertainty and fear surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic to steal your money, access your personal and financial…
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Patient gives back to Volunteers in Medicine Clinic
– Three years ago, Mariana found herself in a distressing situation. As an uninsured small business owner, her options for care seemed limited…
Continue ReadingThe Bend Foundation gives $100K to local organizations impacted by COVID-19
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Foundation is donating immediate grants totaling $100,000 to 10 key safety net and social service nonprofit…
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