BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Terranaut Brewery is marking its first anniversary in Bend this weekend with an all-day celebration, highlighting both its success and the challenges facing local businesses. The milestone comes as many restaurants across Central Oregon grapple with rising costs and higher rents. The anniversary event runs from noon to 10 p.m. on
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Every October, communities across the nation come together to raise awareness about domestic violence and support those affected by it. This year, Saving Grace invites Central Oregon to take part in a month-long campaign of events and community action as part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM)—to honor survivors, bring visibility
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening this Friday through Sunday, the Bend Fall Festival returns! It’s taking place in Downtown Bend–you can enjoy live music, great food and drinks, and plenty of fall family fun. You can also plan to sip, shop, and mingle–with plenty of booths for you to explore–from the Oregon Lifestyle Marketplace to a harvest market
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Matthew Draxton highlights three local events, from the return of the Bend Fall Festival to a free costume swap. For many more and to submit your own events, visit https://events.ktvz.com.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening this Saturday at the Downtown Bend Library, just in time for spooky season–there’s a free costume swap! Do you have a gently used costume you’d like to pass on? Or, are you on the search for a new, free costume? Well–this is the perfect opportunity for you. This event is
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Community committees, boards and commissions are a great way to get involved with local government. The City of Bend has openings on several Council-appointed advisory groups that make recommendations to City Council or City administrative staff. Applications are being accepted for the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee, Budget Committee, Core Area Advisory
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crisp air, colorful leaves, and plenty of community spirit can only mean one thing: It’s almost time for Camp Fire Central Oregon’s 4th Annual Autumn Family Faire! The annual celebration takes place Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Troy Field in Bend—and it’s completely free for
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — “Stayin’ Alive: One Night of the Bee Gees” is returning to the Tower Theatre on October 19th. This ultimate tribute to The Brothers Gibb captures the magic of the bee gees with spot-on vocal harmonies, dazzling visuals, and big-screen video that takes you back to the golden era of the ’70s.
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Human Services is announcing federally required changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in Oregon. These changes are required under House Resolution (H.R. 1), a federal law passed on July 4, 2025. More than 740,000 people in Oregon currently receive SNAP benefits, and ODHS expects more
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – From September 20 through September 28, families, community organizations, and individuals across Oregon and Southwest Washington came together for the annual Beach & Riverside Cleanup, in partnership with OnPoint Community Credit Union. The statewide effort, and centerpiece of Fall with SOLVE, aligned with three significant environmental dates: International Coastal Cleanup Day (September 20), National Public Lands
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening Wednesday, October 1st, the Redmond Senior Center is hosting it’s 2025 Wellbeing Fair–a day dedicated to health, wellness, and community connection. The event will feature up to 20 local and regional vendors offering services focused on aging well, staying active, and maintaining emotional, physical, and social health The Wellness Fair will give
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Calling all Bingo lovers! This Thursday marks Think Wild’s last ‘Bingo on the Brew Deck’ fundraising event at the Cascade Lakes Brewing Co. Pub on Reed Market Road. From 5 to 7 p.m., support the nonprofit’s wildlife patients, enjoy food and drink, and win cash prizes!
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Tuesday, October 14th, join the Humane Society of Central Oregon, CAMP, Fences for Fido and more at Silver Moon Brewing for the first-ever Central Oregon Animal Welfare Summit. It’s a collaborative event focused on expanding access to veterinary care, essential pet services, and the connections that keep people and pets
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ)– The new Redmond Recreation Center is starting to take shape, with nearly all of the outer walls now complete. Construction crews are hard at work both inside and outside the facility, pushing to finish the project. Earlier reports highlighted a problem with a roof paint coating that caused delays, but crews were
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(Update: Adding video) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The 26th annual Heaven Can Wait 5K returns to Redmond High School on Sunday, Oct. 5 at 10:30 a.m. The St. Charles Foundation reminded the community Monday that there is still time to register for the family-friendly walk and run. The event raises funds for Sara’s Project, which provides
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Building a Better Bend, a local nonproft, announced the second lecture in its annual lecture series, with the theme ‘Retrofitting Bend for a Resilient Future’. It says Oregon residents will be increasingly threatened by wildfires, heat, drought, and other natural disasters in the coming years, and now is the time to
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Wednesday, October 1st, the Bend Police Department invites you to chat with officers over a cup of joe. From 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Backporch Coffee Roasters on NE Greenwood Avenue in Bend, sit down with the department, ask your questions, and hear what officers are doing to protect
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MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Jefferson County and the City of Madras announced this week that they are partnering to create a shared vision for the future through the development of a five-year strategic plan. The strategic plan will serve as a roadmap for the next five years, guiding decisions about priorities such as economic growth,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– The world’s last remaining Blockbuster is about to celebrate a major milestone and it’s inviting the community to join the fun. The iconic video rental brand began back in 1985, and while the Bend, Oregon store hasn’t been around that long, it now stands as the final Blockbuster on Earth. To mark
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — As 2025 deer and elk hunting seasons begin, ODFW is ramping up its Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) surveillance statewide. Hunters are encouraged to take advantage of streamlined testing options and reminded that CWD check stations are mandatory to stop at when transporting harvested deer or elk. Here’s the full ODFW news
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