12 regional tourism projects awarded grants by Visit Central Oregon, totaling $300k
SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) Visit Central Oregon has awarded $300,000 in grant money to 12 regional tourism projects through its Central Oregon Future…
Continue ReadingCommunity
Bend Factory Stores announces rebrand, new farmers market
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Factory Stores is rebranding as Elevation Bend, with a grand unveiling and the launch of the Elevation Farmers Market…
Continue Reading
Sunrise Birthdays: Tuesday, April 28th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, April 24th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
Continue Reading
THERE’S GOOD NEWS: Jefferson County first responders raise money for ‘KIDS Center’ through a chilly event
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Local first responders from Jefferson County participated in the inaugural ‘Chilly Swim for Kids’ on April 18th. The…
Continue Reading
Sunriver Music Festival selects local artwork for 2026 season
SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Sunriver Music Festival has selected Bend artist Michele Michael’s acrylic painting “Strawberry Skies” as the…
Continue Reading
Save the Date: From a Redmond art show to the annual Earth Day Fair & Parade in Bend, here are some events happening this weekend
Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Matthew Draxton highlights three local events, from an art show and sale in…
Continue Reading
Sunrise Birthdays: Friday, April 24th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, April 24th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
Continue Reading
There’s Good News: Bend 5-year-old competing in ‘Jr. Ranger’ competition
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Right now, Harper, a 5-year-old from Bend, is trying to be the 2026 Jr. Ranger in a Ranger Rick Magazine competition. According…
Continue Reading
Hayden Homes launches ‘Give As You Go Fund,’ pledges $25 million to charitable causes by 2030
UPDATE: Adding video BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Northwest homebuilder Hayden Homes announced Wednesday a pledge to invest $25 million to…
Continue Reading
There’s Good News: A beaver birthday celebration at the Oregon Zoo!
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Zoo’s favorite “branch manager” celebrated a milestone this week, turning 15 years old. Despite his age,…
Continue Reading
Dispose of unwanted prescriptions at Bend Police DEA Drug Takeback
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening this weekend, the Bend Police Department will host a DEA Drug Takeback event. The department says it’s to give…
Continue Reading
Celebrate Earth Day this weekend in Bend at the annual Earth Day Fair & Parade
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — It’s Earth Day today! This year’s theme is “Our Power, Our Planet”, to emphasize how small, daily actions from average people…
Continue Reading
‘Lillian Pitt: Art, Memory, Home’ exhibition to open May 21 at The Museum at Warm Springs
WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ) — “Lillian Pitt: Art, Memory, Home” — a major exhibition featuring the art of celebrated artist Lillian…
Continue Reading
Roller season gets underway at The Pavilion in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Park and Recreation District said Tuesday it has completed its seasonal changeover at The Pavilion and is now open for…
Continue Reading
Weatherization workforce training in Oregon addresses energy affordability crisis
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — In recognition of Earth Day, Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) is highlighting its investment in a more sustainable…
Continue Reading
Sunrise Birthdays: Tuesday, April 21st
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Tuesday, April 21st. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
Continue Reading
Multi-platinum country artist Sara Evans to perform at Deschutes County Fair
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Multi-platinum country artist Sara Evans will join Kendall Toyota of Bend’s Free Summer Concert Series on Wednesday, July…
Continue Reading
There’s Good News: 100+ Women Who Care of Central Oregon donates to nonprofit that helps women in recovery
UPDATE: Adding video BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Members of 100+ Women Who Care of Central Oregon have collectively donated $19,500 as of…
Continue Reading
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon to host “The Big Draft” at Greg’s Grill
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon (BBBSCO) has launched “The Big Draft” recruitment campaign this week. It’s a…
Continue Reading
Local community’s generosity boosts scholarships for Sisters High School graduates
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sisters High School students will be awarded $385,250 in scholarships during Sisters GRO’s annual Senior Celebration this…
Continue Reading