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Bend Fire & Rescue kicks off winter clothing drive

November 17, 2020 2:57 pm KTVZ News Partners

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Fire & Rescue is kicking off its winter coat drive. We are collecting winter coats, gloves, scarves, and socks of all…

OregonSaves retirement program expands to personal support workers

November 17, 2020 1:35 pm KTVZ News Partners

The Oregon Retirement Savings Board and State Treasurer Tobias Read announced Tuesday that the OregonSaves retirement program is now available for…

Redmond School District seeks bond oversight panel members

November 17, 2020 10:16 am KTVZ News Partners

The Redmond School District is seeking engaged members of the Redmond community who would like to serve on its Bond Oversight…

Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday: Digital defense against dangers of EXIF data

November 17, 2020 9:56 am KTVZ News Partners

This week, the Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday feature focuses on building a digital defense against the dangers of EXIF data.…

Family Access Network receives $5,000 grant from Les Schwab

November 17, 2020 9:46 am KTVZ News Partners

The Family Access Network has received a $5,000 grant from Les Schwab Tire Centers for FAN advocate services in Crook and Deschutes counties.…

One Class at a Time: Prineville art teacher Katie Kraus

November 16, 2020 7:34 pm KTVZ

Katie Kraus, an art teacher at Steins Pillar Elementary School in Prineville, is keeping kids interested during the pandemic, and she’s this month’s…

Assistance League of Bend handing out gloves, hats to kids

November 16, 2020 5:59 pm KTVZ

The Assistance League of Bend, a 21 Cares for Kids partner, has shifted its Operation School Bell program to provide clothing to children in need has…

Oregon VA to host women veterans town hall on Friday

November 16, 2020 3:58 pm KTVZ News Partners

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Kelly Fitzpatrick, director of the Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs, will host a live virtual town hall meeting this…

Deschutes National Forest begins winter wildlife area closures on Dec. 1

November 16, 2020 3:44 pm KTVZ News Partners

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Four winter wildlife area closures will take effect across the Deschutes National Forest on Tuesday, Dec. 1, to protect winter…

Bend boosts business fine for COVID-19 violations; mask complaint hotline available

November 16, 2020 2:37 pm KTVZ News Partners

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — At a special meeting related to rising COVID-19 cases last week, the Bend City Council agreed to increase fines for businesses…

Tower Theatre brings back "What Sweeter Music"

Tower Theater calls on community on #GivingTuesday

November 16, 2020 1:11 pm KTVZ News Partners

On Tuesday, Dec. 1st, the nonprofit Tower Theatre Foundation joins the #GivingTuesday movement – a global day of unity to unleash grassroots…

Kôr Community Land Trust salutes Bend project’s generous business partner

November 16, 2020 11:38 am KTVZ News Partners

Affordable housing remains a challenge for the Bend community, but a powerful partnership between a local nonprofit organization and an exceptionally…

Applicants sought for Deschutes Public Library board vacancy

November 16, 2020 10:49 am KTVZ News Partners

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes Public Library Board is seeking applicants for a vacancy in the Zone 2 position, which represents Sisters, Tumalo,…

C.O. curbside drop-off sites open for ‘Operation Christmas Child’

November 16, 2020 9:06 am KTVZ News Partners

As Thanksgiving Day approaches, many families are already thinking about Christmas. For those who are including Operation Christmas Child shoebox…

C.O. Locavore reminder: Use Oregon Farm Direct vouchers before they expire

November 15, 2020 11:30 am KTVZ News Partners

Oregon Farm Direct Vouchers will expire on Monday, Nov. 30. Central Oregon Locavore is sending out a reminder to all recipients to use their vouchers…