Bend Parade of Flags marks 20 years, observes Victory in Europe (VE Day)
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Thursday, May 8 marks the 80th anniversary of VE-Day – Victory in Europe, when Nazi Germany surrendered to America and its the…
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Bend Park & Rec’s Kids Inc. after-school care opens application process for 2025-26 school year
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Bend Park and Recreation District is opening the application process for the Kids Inc. after-school care program. BPRD’s Kids…
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30th Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs Tribal Council sworn in
(Update: Adding video) WARM SPRINGS (KTVZ) — The 30th Tribal Council of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs was sworn in Monday. Following…
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Deschutes County urges residents to make use of free disposal of yard debris at FireFiree disposal events
Deschutes County is encouraging residents to prepare their homes for wildfire season and will be offering FREE disposal of yard debris at…
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Caldera High teacher Bekki Tucker receives Oregon Financial Empowerment Award
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — State Treasurer Elizabeth Steiner announced Wednesday the 2025 Oregon Financial Empowerment Award recipients, recognizing…
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Family Access Network raises over $126,000 at 19th annual FANraiser in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Friday, April 18th, the Family Access Network hosted its 19th annual FANraiser at Pilot Butte Middle School, drawing over 200…
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Hayden Homes celebrates fifth anniversary of Bend amphitheater’s naming with concert package giveaways
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Hayden Homes is thrilled to celebrate the fifth anniversary of the Hayden Homes Amphitheater’s naming rights partnership with a…
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend CEO Bess Goggins stepping down; lauded for strategic growth, stability
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend is proud to continue its 30+ year legacy of providing safe, supportive spaces where youth thrive.…
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Oregon Parks holding series of focus groups, seek feedback from trail users for future statewide plan
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department and Oregon Trails Coalition are asking for input from those who frequent trails…
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St. Charles awards more than $100,000 in commuunity grants
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — St. Charles Health System announced recently the recipients of a variety of Community Benefit grants, awarding more than…
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Newport Ave. Market, Kendall Central Oregon partner for 2025 Peanut Butter Drive to benefit NeighborImpact food bank
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This May, Newport Ave. Market is excited to partner with Kendall Central Oregon for the highly anticipated Peanut Butter Drive…
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Soroptimist International of Bend seeks donations during 19th annual Community Baby Shower throughout May
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Soroptimist International of Bend is holding the 19th Annual “Community Baby Shower” donation event, from May 1-31. The club…
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Wildfire Prepardness Fairs planned around the region in coming days
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Fire Prevention Cooperative is beginning the second half of their second annual free Wildfire Preparedness…
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Mosaic Community Health receives $25,000 gift from Les Schwab Tire Centers to support Street Medicine program
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mosaic Community Health, a nonprofit community health center providing quality care for all in Central Oregon, has received a…
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The Power of Place: Deschutes Historical Museum celebrates National Preservation Month with several May events
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This May, for National Preservation Month, we’re celebrating the power of place—and the countless ways, big and small, that…
Continue Reading Family Access Network receives $20,000 grant from Ronald W. Naito MD Foundation
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Family Access Network has received a generous $20,000 grant for general operating expenses from the Ronald W. Naito MD…
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Friends of Scouting holds annual luncheon in Bend to celebrate and invest in local youth
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Community leaders, elected officials, uniformed first responders, family and friends of Scouting gathered at the Bend Armory…
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‘Know Magic’ this May with Deschutes Public Library
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Enchantment is all around us at Deschutes Public Library as we invite you to explore “Know Magic” this May. Dabble in…
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Webfoot Home Improvements to assist historic Petersen Rock Garden with Project Serious: Nonprofit Edition
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Webfoot Home Improvements is pleased to announce the winner of its annual community initiative, Project Serious: Nonprofit…
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Street Dog Hero donates 500 pounds of dog food to support pets in need across Central Oregon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A total of 500 pounds of dog food have been donated throughout Central Oregon this week, thanks to local animal rescue Street…
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