Skilled trades shortage addressed as welding tour visits Redmond High School
(Update: adding video). REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Western Welding Academy’s Blue Collar Tour visited Redmond High School on March 6th to provide…
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Deschutes County seeks new Planning Commission member from Redmond/Terrebonne area
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County is inviting residents in the Redmond/Terrebonne community to apply for a position on the county’s Planning…
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Donate a box, help a family: Cereal drive at Oregon Fred Meyer stores
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Nonprofit partners will be stationed at Fred Meyer store entrances across the state on Saturday, March 7th, for the National…
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Making a Difference: Sleep in Heavenly Peace aims to ensure no Central Oregon child sleeps on the floor
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — At KTVZ News, we focus our resources on bolstering the health and well-being of Central Oregon’s youth—through our 21 Cares…
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Save the Date: From the return of the Central Oregon Sportsmen’s Show to First Friday in Bend and Redmond, here’s some events happening this weekend
Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Matthew Draxton highlights three local events, from the return of the Central…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Friday, March 6th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, March 6th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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Pay It Forward: One mom fills Central Oregon’s baby supply gap, “step up to the plate”
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Baby Resources Program received a $500 donation this month through KTVZ’s Pay It Forward Program, to help…
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Central Oregon Submarine Veterans set to christen model sub in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Submarine Veterans will host a christening ceremony for its S.S. Redside model submarine on Saturday, March…
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Heidi Hagemeier takes on communications role at Oregon Arts Commission after 8 years with High Desert Museum
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Business Oregon has hired Heidi Hagemeier as the communications coordinator for the Oregon Arts Commission and Cultural Trust.…
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Making a difference, one pint at a time: Humane Society of Central Oregon’s 14th annual Pup Crawl starts this weekend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Humane Society of Central Oregon’s 14th Annual Pup Crawl kicks off on Friday at Cascade Lakes Brewing and The Abbey…
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Bend WinterFest gives back, donates $7,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The magic of winter and the power of community were on full display at the 2026 Bend WinterFest, raising $7,000 for Big Brothers…
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League of Women Voters hosts presentation on open primaries in Oregon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The League of Women Voters will host a public presentation in Bend on Thursday focused on the implementation of open primaries…
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11-year-old Make-A-Wish Oregon ambassador to host Ski-A-Thon at Mt. Bachelor
Update: KTVZ’s Claire Elmer spoke with Holden and his parents to learn more about the upcoming event. Above is the full report, also available on…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Wednesday, March 4th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Wednesday, March 4th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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Family-friendly Central Oregon Sportsmen’s Show offers outdoor recreation fun
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Sportsmen’s Show returns to the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center this week. Running from March 5…
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Central Oregon Trail Alliance completes 11.41 miles of new trails at Cline Buttes
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Trail Alliance (COTA) completed 11.41 miles of new trails at Cline Buttes, a project designed to expand the…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Tuesday, March 3rd
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Tuesday, March 3rd. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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High Desert Museum launches ‘250 in the West’ program to explore the regional legacy of America’s founding
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The High Desert Museum will launch a year-long program this spring called ‘250 in the West’ to examine the legacy of the…
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High Desert Museum launching “250 in the West” series; programs will explore the West’s place in our national story
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The High Desert Museum is launching a year-long program this spring to explore the intersection of regional history and American…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Monday, March 2nd
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Monday, March 2nd. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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