BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Right now, Bend-La Pine Schools is inviting you to its annual ‘Trunk or Treat’ celebration! Bus drivers will decorate their school buses, hand out treats, and offer a ride through a haunted school bus. The event runs from 1-3 p.m. Friday, October 30th, at two locations. Families can visit Bend Transportation on
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Today is National First Responders Day, a day to recognize the men and women who answer the call when our communities need them most. That includes firefighters, police officers, EMTs, paramedics, 9-1-1 dispatchers, and search and rescue personnel. These first responders often face dangerous and unpredictable situations, working around the clock to
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – An extraordinary show of community generosity at Kendall’s Catwalk for a Cause on Saturday, October 24th, resulted in a fundraising total of $356,000 for hope in our community, including more than $100,000 raised to support Silver Rail Elementary following the recent tragedy. During the event, guests exceeded the $50,000 fundraising goal
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La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The La Pine Moose Lodge is holding a special barbecue event on Friday, November 6th, with all proceeds going to the Silver Rail Elementary School victims and families. The gathering, open to the public, takes place at the Moose Lodge at 52510 Drafter Road in La Pine, from 4-8 p.m.
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(Update: adding comments from Les Schwab CEO) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As Silver Rail students, families, and educators face a long road to recovery, a longtime Central Oregon company is committing $100,000 to support their community. Les Schwab announced Tuesday morning it has created the Les Schwab Foundation, an initiative designed to support the communities
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-La Pine Schools plans to reopen Silver Rail Elementary School after a survey showed 86.2% of families prefer returning to the campus. The facility will remain closed for repairs through November 6th following damage to the building. District facilities crews and building partners are actively restoring the impacted areas of the
Continue Reading BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend business is offering free electric bike rentals to people affected by the Silver Rail Elementary School shooting. Pedego Electric Bikes Bend | Let It Ride Tours & Rentals are offering a free day of e-bike rentals through December 31st. The business says the goal is to give people a
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes Cultural Coalition is seeking applications for grant funding from all sectors within the culture field, including arts, heritage and humanities. Grant funding is sponsored by the Oregon Cultural Trust and Deschutes County. The partnership with the county, which began in 2022, will continue into 2027, to help cultural nonprofits
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JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Students with JCMS Discovery FFA spent nearly an hour cleaning up their school grounds. They pulled weeds around the campus as part of a fundraiser they called the JCMS Discovery FFA Weed-A-Thon. The event raised money for FFA trips, activities, supplies, and other student expenses. Organizers say the effort gave students
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CENTRAL OREGON — (KTVZ) With Election Day just one week away, ballot returns in Central Oregon are running ahead of the pace recorded during the 2022 midterm election.An early look at Oregon Secretary of State data shows more ballots have been returned in Deschutes, Crook and Jefferson counties compared with the same point in the
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(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon photographers and business owners are coming together to offer Silver Rail Elementary families an afternoon of connection, comfort, and moments of joy following the October 15th tragedy. The community event will begin at 2:00 p.m. November 7th at Alpenglow Park in Bend. It will feature complimentary
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, October 26th: Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/.
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Prineville is reminding families to stay safe while celebrating Halloween. As trick-or-treaters head out for a night of spooky fun, officials recommend carrying a flashlight or glow stick to help children stay visible to drivers. Walking with a friend and sticking together are also encouraged. Parents should check
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With Election Day just over a week away, more than 40,000 ballots have already been returned in Deschutes County.County Clerk Steve Dennison says voter turnout has surpassed 20% as election workers continue processing ballots ahead of the November 3 general election. Returned ballots are organized for processing at the Deschutes County
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond Fire & Rescue is partnering with the Kiwanis Club of Redmond to host a holiday food drive from Oct. 30 through Dec. 31, 2026. The community initiative aims to provide essential food items to local families in need. Donations will be collected at Redmond Fire & Rescue’s downtown station, located
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, October 26th: Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/.
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Students in Crook County’s Junior Deputy Academy got hands-on search and rescue training over the weekend. The Crook County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue team worked with students Sunday, teaching them how to track people, recover evidence, and use police radios. The program gives students a chance to learn directly from law
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WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A memorial cross now stands along Highway 26 near milepost 88 in Warm Springs, marking the place where tribal elder Mary Smith was killed in an unsolved hit-and-run earlier this year. Mary’s family shared a photo of the memorial with KTVZ News. They hope the cross will keep her story
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(Update: adding video) The 25-year-old special education teacher was remembered for her infectious laugh, devotion to children, and ability to make others feel loved BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — There were tears Saturday afternoon, but there was laughter, too. “That effing laugh,” one speaker said as those gathered to remember Megan Lambert began laughing. “She had
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Silver Rail Elementary School PTO says its two existing online fundraisers now show nearly $70,000 in contributions, but the organization has not yet developed a plan for how that money will be used. In an extensive update sent to Silver Rail families, the PTO outlined its response since the October
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