Saving scenic Oregon focus of Wildfire Awareness Month campaign
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – May is Wildfire Awareness Month. Keep Oregon Green, in partnership with federal, state and local fire agencies and…
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Sunriver Music Festival cancels August concerts, retains others
Joining a growing list of summer concerts cancelled by COVID-19 concerns, the Sunriver Music Festival Board has suspended its August concert series…
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Gov. Kate Brown announces 2020 Governor’s Arts Awards
In celebration of the uplifting power of art and its value to Oregonians’ quality of life, Gov. Kate Brown on Friday announced a call for…
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You can still find local farm stands, CSAs with Oregon’s Bounty
But it’s important to call, email farms before visiting to learn opening date SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Among the heroes of these unprecedented times are…
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‘My Own Two Hands’ award recipients announced
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Sisters Folk Festival’s annual My Own Two Hands art auction and fundraiser will take place as a completely online…
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Bigfoot returns with wildfire prevention message: ‘Believe in Fire Safety’
The Oregon Office of State Fire Marshal’s Bigfoot: Believe in Fire Safety campaign is returning for the 2020 wildfire season, asking Oregonians to…
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Credit union approves $9.3 million in Paycheck Protection Program loans
Mid Oregon Credit Union, the only financial institution headquartered in Central Oregon, completed approval of 37 Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)…
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Be on the lookout for nesting birds: Springtime is hatching time
ODFW biologists have been responding to an increased number of calls about nesting birds. April through July is a critical time for most bird…
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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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