Bend U.S. Airman Gerrit Spatz honored as Kirtland Air Force Base ‘Tiger of the Week’
ALBEQUERQUE, New Mexico (KTVZ) — Gerrit Spatz, a United States Airman from Bend, Oregon, recently was honored as Kirtland Air Force Base’s Tiger…
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Oregon gains federal approval to waive 10-day reporting rule for SNAP replacement benefits in wake of floods
SALEM, Ore. — Oregon has received approval from the U.S Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) to waive the 10-Day Timely…
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Peaceful Presence Project announces Connection Cafés, a welcoming space to talk about illness, death and grief
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Peaceful Presence Project, a nonprofit that reimagines and transforms the way communities talk about, plan for, and…
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Looking forward: COCC’s Preview Day to host hundreds of high schoolers
(update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Hundreds of high schoolers from across the state are expected at Central Oregon Community College’s…
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Governor Kotek proclaims April as Oregon Arbor Month
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Governor Tina Kotek has proclaimed April to be Oregon Arbor Month throughout the state. This year’s proclamation recognizes…
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The Giving Plate hosts Easter Basket Drive: You can help spread joy to local children
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Giving Plate, a community-centered nonprofit dedicated to compassionate food relief, is calling on the Bend community to…
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Redmond residents invited to vote in 2025 People’s Choice Art Contest
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Redmond Commission for Art in Public Places invites residents to vote for their favorite sculpture in the 2025 People’s…
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Webfoot Home Improvements launches annual Project Serious: Nonprofit Edition, offering $20,000 in services
BEND, Ore.. (KTVZ) — Webfoot Home Improvements is excited to announce the return of its annual community initiative, Project Serious: Nonprofit…
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Deschutes County seeks public input on East and West County Community Wildfire Protection Plan
Deschutes County is encouraging the public to review the draft East and West County Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) and provide…
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Community invited to tri-county summit on ways to improve biking, walking in Central Oregon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Community members passionate about sustainable transportation are invited to attend the 2025 Tri-County Bicycle and Pedestrian…
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Deschutes County Farm Bureau expands scholarship program with new Lance Hill Memorial Scholarsip
 BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Farm Bureau is proud to announce the establishment of the Lance Hill Memorial Scholarship, honoring the…
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KPOV High Desert Community Radio celebrates 20th anniversary, sets spring membership drive
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — KPOV is celebrating its 20th anniversary! Since its founding in 2005, KPOV has been a trusted and vibrant voice for Central…
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Veteran, Project Recover leader Derek Abbey to speak at OSU-Cascades’ 24th commencement ceremony
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Derek Abbey, a retired military veteran and president and CEO of a nonprofit that helps repatriate the remains of U.S. service…
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Bend WinterFest donates $10,300 from this year’s event to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The magic of winter and the power of community came together once again at 2025 Bend WinterFest, raising an…
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon honored with national organization’s ‘Platinum Award’
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon, a program of J Bar J Youth Services, has been recognized as a Big Brothers Big…
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SELCO Community Credit Union teams up with SMART Reading to host community book drive
Bend, Ore. — Children’s literacy nonprofit SMART Reading and SELCO Community Credit Union are partnering to support SMART Reading…
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Special ‘Sky Hunters’ program takes flight for busy spring break week at Bend’s High Desert Museum
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Spring break kicks off Saturday at the High Desert Museum with special programs, new exhibitions and summer hours, 9:00 am –…
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High Desert ESD names Jihan Nelson executive director of Special Programs
The High Desert Education Service District is pleased to announce the appointment of Jihan Nelson as the new Executive Director of Special Programs.…
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Redmond Municipal Airport to host TSA Pre-Check enrollment event
 REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond Municipal Airport will be hosting a TSA Pre✓® enrollment event in collaboration with IDEMIA, a TSA PreCheck…
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Family Access Network hosts service partners at first Prineville Meet & Greet to discuss youth priorities
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Family Access Network hosted its first Prineville Meet & Greet for service partners at the Crook County Public…
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