April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and calls are down, but experts are worried
Say cases could ‘skyrocket’ once stay-home orders are lifted BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Every April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and Central Oregon law…
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Bend-La Pine Schools open fall kindergarten registration
Bend-La Pine Schools families are invited to register kindergarten students for the coming 2020-21 school year, beginning Friday. Online registration…
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IRS: SSI recipients to receive automatic Economic Impact Payments
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — The Internal Revenue Service, working in partnership with the Treasury Department and the Social Security Administration,…
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Wyden to hold online town hall on Friday
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., announced Monday that he will have a live online town hall hosted by Town Hall Project, open to all Oregonians, beginning at…
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New In Our Backyard short film illustrates realities of human trafficking
Bend’s local human trafficking non-profit, IN OUR BACKYARD, has released a short film entitled: Hidden In Plain Sight. The film was created with…
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Purple Up! Day shows support for military youth
Purple Up! Day is a worldwide event in all communities and all military installations. Show your support for Military Youth (those that have a loved…
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FootZone’s 2020 Dirty Half Marathon is canceled
FootZone is sad to announce that the June 14, 2020 Dirty Half Marathon has been canceled due to the ongoing COVID-19…
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OSU Extension Service in Redmond answers food safety questions
Is fresh produce from the grocery store safe? Produce in the grocery stores or other markets (and the garden) needs the same care and cleaning as…
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United Way awards $28K in grants from COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — In this time of crisis, our United Way in Central Oregon continues to demonstrate its leadership in rapid fundraising and quick…
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Late-start classes extend spring term options at COCC
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — While Central Oregon Community College’s spring term is currently underway, the college is offering a lineup of late-start…
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OSU Extension Outdoor School provides resources for families during stay-home order
The statewide Oregon State University Extension Service Outdoor School program is offering resources to engage children in learning about nature…
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COVID-19 forces Tech Trek 2020 change of plans
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) —  Kathi Dew, Leadership Team Chair of the Tech Trek Central Oregon STEM camp project, announced Tuesday that due to the…
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Tower Theatre Foundation offers spring events, membership update
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The nonprofit Tower Theatre Foundation, which owns and operates the stage in downtown Bend, is following Oregon Gov. Kate…
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Forest Service to temporarily close road south of Phil’s Trailhead
Beginning Wednesday, the Deschutes National Forest will temporarily close the gate on Forest Road 4604 by Phil’s Trailhead to accomplish…
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Under-21 position open on Oregon bike-pedestrian panel
The Oregon Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, or OBPAC, is seeking a new youth/student member to advise the Oregon Department of…
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Oregon FBI Tech Tuesday: Avoiding business email compromise schemes
This week, the Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday segment focuses on building a digital defense when it comes to Business Email Compromise schemes related…
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Bend seeks proposals for affordable housing, social services funding
The City of Bend’s Economic Development Department is soliciting requests for proposals for two annual funding programs that would provide over $1…
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NW credit unions urge: Be smart with your stimulus check
SEATAC, Wash. (KTVZ) —Â Millions of Americans will receive Economic Impact Payments from the U.S. Government as early as this week. For eligible…
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With spring activities scrubbed, BPRD looks to summer
Softball registration now; youth softball, lacrosse may happen, too BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This spring is far from typical, but some summer activities…
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Central Oregon’s Earth Day celebration adapts to the times
Virtual activities, fun-at-home learning opportunities BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Environmental Center’s annual Earth Day celebration has been…
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