CASA of Central Oregon urgently needs volunteer advocates for children in foster care
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — CASA of Central Oregon is sounding the alarm after a record-breaking number of children are waiting for an advocate. As of…
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Fred Meyer and Salvation Army kick off back-to-school donations drive
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Fred Meyer is teaming up with The Salvation Army to ensure thousands of children across the state return to school equipped…
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend receive nearly $18,000 community grant from Taco Bell Foundation
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend is proud to announce it has been selected as a recipient of a $17,700 2025 Community Grant from…
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‘Natural next step for our growing footprint’: Engel & Völkers announces new real estate shop in Sisters
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Engel & Völkers recently announced its newest shop in Sisters. Leading the venture are license partners Marcel Dolak and…
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Les Schwab donates tires to Latino Community Association to keep active seniors safe on the road
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Latino Community Association is thanking Les Schwab Tires of Madras for recently equipping its 12-passenger Savana van…
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The Museum at Warm Springs kicks off annual membership drive, extends through August
WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Museum at Warm Springs kicked off its annual Membership Drive on Friday, running through the end of August. Several…
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High Desert Education Service District receives Cow Creek grant to bring music enrichment to children with special needs
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The High Desert Education Service District announced this week that it has been awarded a $5,000 grant from the Cow Creek…
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A few spots are still left in Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend’s 2025-26 after-school program
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Back-to-school time is just around the corner, and so is the fun! Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend says it has a few spots left…
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Sisters Ranger District Station to close temporarily while new ranger station nears completion, staff relocate
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Beginning Monday, August 4, the Sisters Ranger District Station will be temporarily closed for public and employee safety…
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Mid Oregon Credit Union launches annual Supplies 4 Schools fundraiser
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mid Oregon Credit Union, in partnership with the Family Access Network (FAN), is excited to announce the kickoff of its annual…
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Bend Park and Rec opens fall recreation program registration August 4-5
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Park and Recreation District is opening registration for fall recreation programs and sports leagues on Monday, Aug. 4…
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Open Arts Center opens in Bend, bringing a welcoming and creative environment for Central Oregon artists
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– A new hub for creatives in Bend is opening its doors. This was the scene at the open house for the new Open Arts Center on…
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Fred Meyer offering ‘stress-free’ back-to-school immunizations – no appointment needed
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As families gear up for a new school year, Fred Meyer is making it easier than ever to check a major item off the…
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A ‘Super COW’ at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds will help handle the extra cellphone call load this busy season
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — There will be plenty of friendly animals on display at this week’s Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo, but only one “Super…
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Every Kid Fund highlights grant recipient Cale, skilled musician from Cascades School of Music.
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– A fund which pays for kids to get into after school programs is helping out Central Oregon again this summer. The 2025 Every Kid…
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Deschutes Children’s Foundation announces Every Kid Fund grant recipients
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes Children’s Foundation has proudly announced the 2025 Every Kid Fund recipients. Managed by DCF, this endowment fund…
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Habitat for Humanity La Pine Sunriver welcomes four new board members
La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Habitat for Humanity La Pine Sunriver is pleased to announce the addition of four new members to its Board of Directors.…
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Shepherd’s House Ministries issues urgent plea for bottled water donations amid more summer heat
With Central Oregon in the thick of summer and daytime temperatures consistently in the 90s, individuals experiencing homelessness are at heightened…
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Fresh chapter: Favorite Bend restaurant formerly known as Esta Bien is reborn under new owners as Simon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A familiar favorite in Bend’s culinary scene is turning the page to an exciting new chapter. “Formerly known as Esta Bien, the…
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100+ Women Who Care Central Oregon donates nearly $15,000 to Meals on Wheels, a lifeline for many seniors
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Â Meals on Wheels, a program of the Council on Aging of Central Oregon, is a lifeline for many older adults in the region,…
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