Deschutes Children’s Foundation cancels annual Ripples fundraiser due to COVID-19
The Deschutes Children’s Foundation has announced the cancellation of their Ripples auction scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 25, due to surging…
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Oregon VA director’s message to veterans amid challenging days: You are not alone
Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs Director Kelly Fitzpatrick made the following statement…
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New staff, board members join Latino Community Association
The Latino Community Association has welcomed a new staff member and three new members to its board of directors in…
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Rotary Club of Bend awards four music scholarships
The Rotary Club of Bend is honored to announce the winners of its annual Traxler and the Del Morris Scholarships for the 2021 year. The awards are…
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Jericho Table updates free meal schedule to better accommodate families, seniors
Jericho Table of Redmond, a free meal program, announced it has updated its serving schedule to better accommodate families with children, senior…
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Community asked to vote, help choose who gets first Bend Sustainability Fund grants
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Having a say in future trails is enticing enough, but Visit Bend is sweetening the pot with a chance to choose who gets an…
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‘Local Plastic’ recycles C.O. craft beer’s single-use plastics into new products
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With 22 breweries in Central Oregon, there’s no shortage of options when it comes to craft beer. But with all that beer comes…
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City of Bend: ‘Septic to Sewer’ conversion program on time, within budget
Several Bend neighborhoods have successfully connected to public sewer through the Septic to Sewer Conversion Program, which allows people to…
Continue ReadingOregon Dept. of Revenue office in Bend to close for improvement project
The Oregon Department of Revenue’s Bend district office at 951 SW Simpson Avenue will be closed from Monday, August 30 through Oct. 9 due to…
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On National Hydropower Day, BPA notes over half the region’s power comes from water
Hydropower generated in the Columbia River Basin provides about 55% of the energy needed to keep up with the demand for electricity in the Northwest.…
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Bend-La Pine Schools set 2 info sessions on expanded online learning program
Families can learn more about Bend-La Pine Schools Online program — including details about new supports, staffing and instruction options to…
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Oregon FBI Tech Tuesday: Building a digital defense against child tax credit scams
This week, the Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday segment focuses on building a digital defense against child tax credit…
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BBB report finds moving brokers fail to disclose crucial information to consumers
Better Business Bureau Great West + Pacific, which serves more than 20 million consumers in Alaska, Central Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Oregon,…
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Pay It Forward: Helping out on the Warm Springs Indian Reservation
A Warm Springs registered nurse gets the $500 this month. Marc Mason is part of a team on the front line of fighting COVID, answering questions and…
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Increased emergency SNAP benefits to continue in September
Most Oregonians who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will receive emergency allotments in…
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ODOT Region 4 construction report: Week of August 23-27
Here is the Oregon Department of Transportation Region 4 construction report for the week of August…
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Pacific Power completes new wind power projects, key transmission lines
A bold program, more than doubling PacifiCorp’s wind energy production by adding new wind resources, upgrading its existing wind turbine fleet and…
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Clear the Shelters returns: Brightside Animal Center gets new kennels
Brightside Animal Center got new kennels during the…
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Bend Park and Rec opens fall recreation programs registration on Tuesday
Anticipating the return to school, cooler weather and ice season, Bend Park and Recreation District is opening registration for fall recreation…
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City of Bend road and traffic report: Week of August 23-29
Here is the city of Bend’s road and traffic report for the week of August…
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