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Oregon’s Community Involvement Advisory Committee honors city of Bend for Climate Friendly Area project
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The state’s Community Involvement Advisory Committee, staffed by the Department of Land Conservation and Development, helps to ensure equitable community engagement in all phases of the planning process. The committee is pleased to recognize three Oregon land use planning projects with its 2024 Achievement...
Bend Park and Rec registration deadlines coming up for fall youth sports programs
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- While summer is just getting started, deadlines are coming up quickly for youth fall sports programs with the Bend Park and Recreation District. Programs include youth soccer, kindergarten soccer, flag football and middle school tennis. Parents and guardians are encouraged to sign up now to ensure their children can participate this fall.
Oregon LCDC, meeting in Bend, thanks departing Vice-Chair Nick Lelack of Deschutes County for four years of service
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – At its June 27-28 meeting in Bend, the Land Conservation and Development Commission thanked departing Commission Vice-Chair Nick Lelack for his four years of service to the commission. The commission also appointed Allan Lazo as the new vice-chair. Former Vice-Chair Lelack, commission representative for Eastern...
Bend’s Fourth of July Pet Parade is all about fun – but keeping your pet safe and healthy is important, too
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- While tradition calls for fun at the Fourth of July Pet Parade, with temperatures expected to rise over 90 degrees, precautions are necessary for pets and people. The Humane Society of Central Oregon wants pets participating in the parade to remain healthy and safe. Bring plenty of water and a pet bowl The post Bend’s Fourth of July Pet Parade is all about fun – but keeping your pet safe and healthy is important, too appeared first on KTVZ.
Bend Municipal Airport receiving $180,000 from FAA for new taxiway
BEND, Ore. — Bend Municipal Airport is set to receive over $180,000 in funding from the Federal Aviation Administration, announced Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., this week. The allocation is part of a larger distribution totaling $2.3 million among smaller airports across Oregon, facilitated by a bipartisan infrastructure law.
Oregon cities prepare for a very hot Fourth of July weekend
Weather forecasters are predicting a heat wave across much of Oregon starting Thursday, with temperatures potentially reaching triple-digits over the weekend. Highs could get up to 104 in Portland and Bend, and even hotter in Salem. “There is a 20 percent probability of temperatures hitting 110 degrees on the 5th...
Deschutes National Forest plans to allow Class 1 pedal-assist e-bikes on 161 miles of trails, paths near Bend, Sisters, Sunriver
The Deschutes National Forest announced Tuesday it is seeking input on the E-bikes on Select Trails project draft environmental assessment. The proposed project would allow Class 1 pedal-assist e-bikes on select existing natural surface trails and paved paths located near Bend, Sisters and Sunriver. The post Deschutes National Forest plans to allow Class 1 pedal-assist e-bikes on 161 miles of trails, paths near Bend, Sisters, Sunriver appeared first on KTVZ.
Deschutes Historical Museum 4th of July Free Day
The Deschutes Historical Museum offers free admission on 4th of July to celebrate the holiday as well as the 44th anniversary of the museum, which opened on July 4, 1980. In addition to free admission to the museum there will be free ice cream treats and popsicles (while supplies last) and games on the lawn. Venture into the air conditioned historic Reid School building to explore our high desert history. Temporary exhibits currently open include Klunkers and Stumpjumpers: Central Oregon’s Mountain Bike History and 150 Million Years in the Making: Oregon Geologic History.
First Friday Art Walk Festivities
(Artwork courtesy of Old Mill District) The Old Mill District art studios and shops celebrate not only the dawn of a new month, but a big holiday weekend during First Friday Art Walk this week! Join Tumalo Art Co., The Stacks Art Studios & Gallery, Lubbesmeyer Art Studio & Gallery, Amejko Artistry and a host of shops as they showcase works of art from regional artists. It’s a captivating journey through the expressions of local artists, each as expansive as the themes that inspire them.
Join Us for Commerce & Coffee on July 18
This upbeat, interactive orientation is designed to help new, current and prospective members learn how to utilize their membership for maximum effectiveness. Join us to learn how we support the business community through connections, advocacy, resources, workforce and leadership development. COMMERCE & COFFEE. @ J Bar J Youth Services. July...
‘We watch them like we watch our kids:’ Central Oregonians talk about how they calm their pets during Fourth fireworks
With fourth of July celebrations taking place across Central Oregon over the next few days, pet owners are gearing up for fireworks "freak-outs" by pets, some who will run away and need an assist to get back home. The post ‘We watch them like we watch our kids:’ Central Oregonians talk about how they calm their pets during Fourth fireworks appeared first on KTVZ.
Balloons Over Bend Takes Flight for Three Days in Late July
The skies over Bend will be filled with color and excitement from July 26 to July 28 as the annual RE/MAX Key Properties Balloons Over Bend takes flight. This three-day event will feature morning balloon launches that are free to attend, a paid night glow festival on Friday, July 26, and the Redmond Night Glow on Saturday, July 27.
Celebrity Wine & Spirits Festival Comes to Bend
The first-ever Celebrity Wine & Spirits Festival presented by Volvo Cars Bend, comes to Bend, Saturday, September 14, 1pm-4pm at Bendistillery Tasting Room, featuring wines, spirits and beers from the palates of renowned personalities and global experts, with special guests: globally celebrated bourbon authority Fred Minnick; Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame artist Neil Giraldo; and star of Vampire Diaries, Ian Somerhalder. Tickets on sale now.
Saving Grace Announces Administrative Office Relocation
Saving Grace announced that effective July 9, our administrative offices will be relocating. In an effort to operate more efficiently, we are consolidating office space and moving from our current location on Milwaukee Ave. to a new downtown address. Effective July 1, our new address will be:. 990 NW Brooks...
Redmond schools send renewal bond to Nov. ballot; Deschutes Soil and Water Conservation to decide on first measure
The Redmond School District has sent a $97.7 million bond measure to the Nov. 5 ballot to fund needed projects, Meanwhile, the Deschutes Water and Soil Conservation District may join them on the ballot in a first money measure by the organization. The post Redmond schools send renewal bond to Nov. ballot; Deschutes Soil and Water Conservation to decide on first measure appeared first on KTVZ.
Bend Police update: Michigan visitor, 75, who went for walk, failed to return has been found safe
Bend police turned to the public for a brief period Tuesday for help in finding a 75-year-old Michigan resident visiting the city who went for a walk and failed to return, but officers soon found him in good condition. The post Bend Police update: Michigan visitor, 75, who went for walk, failed to return has been found safe appeared first on KTVZ.
National Firefighting Aviation Training Begins July 2 West of Bend
Starting early July, you are likely to see more helicopters in the air. These are unrelated to the Darlene 3 Fire. The Deschutes National Forest is hosting a national firefighting aviation training west of Bend. The training is a way for firefighters to certify in rappelling, which adds to the...
Bend Mayor Pro Tem Megan Perkins to seek re-election to City Council
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Bend Mayor Pro Tem Megan Perkins announced her re-election campaign for Bend City Council Position 3 on Monday. Perkins has served on the Bend City Council since 2020. “I’m pleased with the progress we have made in adding 1000 new affordable homes, moving hundreds of people...
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