Central Oregon Health Council holding region-wide listening sessions
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Health Council is hosting a series of 11 listening sessions throughout the region to hear from residents who…
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Deschutes Children’s Foundation names Brad Beckwith new executive director
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes Children’s Foundation Board of Directors announced Wednesday it has hired Brad Beckwith as its new Executive…
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Economic Development for Central Oregon welcomes three new team members
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Economic Development for Central Oregon is pleased to announce the addition of three team members.  Kelly Michel, Nicole…
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Central Oregon recognizes National Suicide Awareness Month with several programs, events
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — September marks National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. The Central Oregon Suicide Prevention Alliance and community…
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Fences for Fido conducting dog house drive for Warm Springs Reservation
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As bitterly cold autumn and winter weather approaches, Fences For Fido turns its attention to ensuring that dogs living…
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Learn to be a lifesaver: Bend Fire & Rescue again offering hands-only CPR, Stop the Bleed training
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After a pause due to COVID, Bend Fire & Rescue’s FREE hands-only CPR and Stop the Bleed courses are BACK! Classes will start…
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Kobold Brewing to host IPAs for MIAs, brews unique ‘Unforgotten IPA’ to honor America’s POWs, MIAs
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Kobold Brewing is partnering with Project Recover to launch IPAs for MIAs on Friday, September 16th, National POW/MIA…
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Road crew to conduct pavement patching on FS Road 4260 near Twin Lakes, Wickiup Reservoir
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes National Forest road crew will be repairing the pavement edges and patching potholes on Forest Service Road (FSR)…
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High Desert Chamber Music seeks new board members
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — High Desert Chamber Music is Central Oregon’s premier chamber music organization. We are currently seeking motivated and…
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Bend Police offer safety reminders as new school year begins
It’s that time of year again – beginning Wednesday, Bend-La Pine Schools is back in session for the 2022-23 school year! The Bend Police…
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‘Unhealthy’ smoke moves Springfield man’s 200-mile marathon, 2,000-pushup fundraiser indoors
Bethlehem Inn announces a unique and inspirational fundraiser in support of the Inn’s services for the region’s adults and children experiencing…
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ODOT Region 4 construction update: Week of Sept. 2-9
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the ODOT Region 4 construction update for the week of Sept. 2-9. Here at ODOT, we are committed to providing a safe and…
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Deschutes County road construction update: Week of Sept. 4-10
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here’s Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of Sept. 4-10. Paving of Alfalfa Market Rd: MP 4 to Johnson…
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City of Bend road and traffic report: Week of Sept. 5-11
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the city of Bend’s road and traffic report for the week of Sept. 5-11. Brosterhous Road at the BNSF railroad…
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Increased emergency SNAP benefits continue in September
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Most Oregonians who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will receive emergency allotments in…
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Commercial Matsutake mushroom harvest season opens Tuesday on four national forests
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The 2022 season for commercially harvesting Matsutake mushrooms will open on the Deschutes, Fremont-Winema, Umpqua and…
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City of Bend set to celebrate Welcoming Week Sept. 9-18
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) The City of Bend invites the community to join Welcoming Week, September 9-18. Each year, the city joins and supports numerous…
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‘Walking School Bus’ routes offered for students at Bear Creek, Ponderosa elementary schools
School is back in session next week, and it’s a great time to start thinking about the school commute! Families and students at Bear Creek Elementary…
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As National Preparedness Month arrives, officials urge Oregonians to prepare for disasters
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — People in Oregon continue to feel the impacts of a changing climate, through larger wildfires, hotter days, intense storms and…
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Deschutes Brewery’s Community Pints program to assist Jericho Road throughout September
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Every Tuesday during the month of September, the Deschutes Brewery’s Community Pints program will be celebrating Jericho Road…
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