Painting by Central Oregon artist Dave Fox chosen for 2025 Sunriver Art Fair poster
SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — A painting by Central Oregon artist Dave Fox, The Destination, has been selected to feature as the Sunriver Art Fair’s…
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Big Ponderoo diverts 74% of waste away from landfill during festival weekend
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — SFF Presents is committed to reducing its environmental impact at their events, with a special focus on waste management.…
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Central Oregon Symphony Association announces Dr. Travis Allen as new executive director
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – On Monday the Central Oregon Symphony Association announced that Dr. Travis Allen would be stepping up as the program’s new…
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Registration opens for 2025 Redmond Police Citizen Academy
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Redmond Police Department began accepting applications for the 2025 Citizen Academy on Monday. This year, classes are…
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Deschutes County moves online dog licensing program to user-friendly platform, in bid to boost registration
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County is moving its online dog licensing program to DocuPet, simplifying the process for owners to license their…
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New affordable housing in SW Bend accepting applications, plans event for prospective residents
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — College View, a newly constructed multi-family apartment community, is now accepting applications and will host a special…
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Play safe, stay safe: Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office has some wildfire prevention, water safety reminders
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As Central Oregonians prepare to enjoy the 4th of July holiday, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is reminding residents…
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C.O. Health Council launches ‘Be Well Central Oregon’ campaign, unveils Regional Health Improvement Plan
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Health Council is pleased to introduce a bold new campaign — Be Well Central Oregon — to mark the launch…
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Habitat for Humanity breaks ground on 34-home affordable housing community in La Pine
(Update: Adding video) La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Habitat for Humanity of La Pine Sunriver officially broke ground last week on its largest…
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Furry Freight Shelter Transport to hold 8th annual benefit yard sale this weekend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The small but mighty team of volunteers at Furry Freight Shelter Transport are holding a fundraiser garage sale all weekend in…
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Five Bend-La Pine School Board members take oath of office
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Five community members elected in May to serve on the Board of Directors for Bend-La Pine Schools took the oath of office…
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Bend Chamber names Sara Odendahl as interim CEO
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) —The Bend Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce Sara Odendahl as the Interim CEO. Sara is the Chamber’s Director of…
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City of Redmond updating infrastructure plans to address projected 20-year growth
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Redmond is currently working to update two critical infrastructure master plans, the Wastewater Collection System…
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Forest Service offers new digital Northwest Forest Pass
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Beginning on Friday, June 20, the popular USDA Forest Service Annual Northwest Forest Pass will be available for online…
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Mid Oregon Credit Union ranks No. 1 in Oregon on Forbes List for third straight year
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mid Oregon Credit Union has once again been recognized as the #1 Credit Union in Oregon, earning this honor for the third…
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Student awards announced at COCC’s commencement
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College’s 2025 commencement ceremony, held on Saturday with more than 300 graduates in attendance,…
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‘Summer of Love’ update: Fourth-grader’s special drawing gets a dog named ‘Dave’ adopted
A dog at the Humane Society found his fur-ever home this week, thanks to a La Pine fourth-grader’s…
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Oregon’s Highway 20 Medal of Honor Highway signs going ‘National’ to reflect coast-to-coast designation
The Oregon Department of Transportation on Thursday converted the first two Oregon Medal of Honor Highway signs along US Highway 20 across the state…
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Forest Service offering fee-free access at most day-use sites to mark National Get Outdoors Day, Juneteenth
PORTLAND, Ore., (KTVZ) — The USDA Forest Service will waive recreation fees at most day-use sites across national forests in Oregon and Washington…
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Sunriver Art Fair returns this summer for 15th year
SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — The 15th Sunriver Art Fair returns to the scenic Village at Sunriver Aug. 8-10, with over 80 artists bringing original,…
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