SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon has received approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service to extend the 10-day time period allowed to request replacement of food purchased with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits that were lost or destroyed due to the Flat Fire that started Aug. 21 in Deschutes and
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(Update: Adding video) The Jefferson County Event Complex is hosting the 56th Annual Cowdeo presented by NextEra Energy & Bright Wood Saturday, September 27, 2025 inside the Corwin Arena. Cowdeo Mission Statement-Providing an opportunity for kids ages 5 – 14 to experience friendly rodeo competition in a family atmosphere, while contributing to community non-profit organizations.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The U.S. Postal Service is looking for candidates to provide delivery services along designated routes in suburban and rural areas on weekdays, weekends, and holidays, indoors and outdoors to families across their communities. Here’s the full USPS announcement: Those who attend these hiring events will find a wealth of information on USPS employment
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Destination Rehab said Tuesday it’s thrilled to announce the launch of its newest community program, Trailblazers Adventure Group, which began this month. This inclusive program invites individuals with neurologic conditions and mobility limitations to experience recreational adventures—such as kayaking and recumbent biking—under the guidance of licensed physical therapists. The goal is
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Deschutes Historical Museum has just announced an escape room experience based on real local history. Your team of up to six players works together to find clues, solve puzzles and escape The Curse of the Curate’s Collection. Playing the part of Research Interns, participants assist historian A.R. Chive in locating
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening Wednesday, September 17th, the Central Oregon Veterans Ranch will host a ribbon cutting and open house in collaboration with the Bend Chamber. Featuring bites from Executive Chef Bryant Kryck of ROAM at the Oxford Hotel and drinks from Oregon Spirit Distillers. Kryck began his career ten years ago and is a US
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Get ready Central Oregon, Bend’s first pickleball-taphouse is set to open its doors this Sunday, September 21st! Ballers & Brews is welcoming patrons to its taphouse from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. this Sunday and the courts will be open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. It says it’s mission is to
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– A Bend man successfully avoided getting scammed last week by recognizing some key signs. Kevin Davie reached out to KTVZ News after being contacted by someone claiming to be Publisher’s Clearing House. They told Davie he’d won their $850,000 and even a car. However, Davie remembered reading an article about Publishers Clearing
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend said Monday it is requesting proposals from qualified parties to analyze permitting processes and recommend best practices. This work is intended to improve housing permit review times in Bend. The Request for Proposals (RFP) opened Monday and closes on Oct. 13 at 4 p.m., according to the
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TEMPE, Ariz., (KTVZ) — Dutch Bros and the Dutch Bros Foundation are banding together with customers on Friday, Sept. 19 to support local youth organizations. The Dutch Bros Foundation will donate $1 for every drink sold to organizations in the communities Dutch Bros serves, geared towards uplifting local youth initiatives. In Central Oregon, the Dutch Bros Foundation will donate $1
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Volunteers from Columbia Bank branches from all over Oregon came to Bend to help the Assistance League. They spent a few hours yesterday helping to package and mail these handmade thank you cards. The cards are going to be gifts for people who participate in the upcoming ‘Raise a Glass’ fundraiser. Meant
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(Update: Adding video) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Hayden Homes just received a major national honor. It ranked #3 on Fortune Magazine’s 2025 Best Workplaces in Construction list. It made that list for the 2nd time. The company also ranked #21 on Fortune’s 2025 Best Medium Workplaces list. And, in this year’s Hayden Homes’ Great Place to Work
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Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Matthew Draxton highlights three local events, from the return of Bend’s SURFEST to the Festival of Books happening in Sisters! For many more and to submit your own events, visit https://events.ktvz.com.
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ)– On Tuesday, gold shovels broke ground for the new campus of a youth workforce program. The Heart of Oregon Corps is an alternative education program focused on trade skills. Youth Corps members receive job training in areas like construction by completing volunteer projects in the community. Now it’s building a 6,000-square-foot campus,
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Premiere Aesthetics Institute has announced its 10th Anniversary Celebration, Ten Years of Glam! A dazzling evening of beauty and community spirit. Set for Friday, October 3, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at 1133 Northwest Wall St,. Suite 102, Bend, OR 97703. The for-profit college offers programs for those looking to become an aesthetics
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Established in Prineville, Oregon in 1990 as a nonprofit adolescent residential substance use treatment program, Rimrock Trails has grown to become one of the longest-standing behavioral healthcare providers in the region. Now celebrating 35 years of service, Rimrock Trails is proud to offer life-changing mental health and substance use counseling to individuals of all ages
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. {KTVZ} – Volunteers in Prineville are preparing a powerful remembrance memorial to honor the victims of the September 11th attacks. The display, which includes canvases recounting the events of that day along with other memorabilia, is a centerpiece of the tribute. Photos from last year’s memorial will show the emotional impact the display
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Redmond Kiwanis are hosting annual R’oktoberfest in Redmond at Wild Ride brewing this Saturday, September 13th. Below are the details. You may not hear the expected oom-pah-pahs, but beer, ciders andfood will be plentiful for the 17th annual Redmond Kiwanis Oktoberfest atWild Ride Brewing in Downtown Redmond on Saturday, Sept. 13, from 2
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REDMOND, Ore. {KTVZ} — The public is invited to a meeting on transportation. The Central Oregon Area Commission on Transportation (COACT) will meet Thursday afternoon, at Redmond City Hall’s Civic Room from 3PM to 5PM. The public can participate via zoom or in-person. The commission will discuss all updates concerning ODOT including House Bill 3991, ODOT’S
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BEND, Ore. {KTVZ} — Happening Monday, the Natural History Pub presents – The Sagebrush in Prisons Project. Hosted by the High Desert Museum, the sagebrush plant is a keystone species that grows throughout the great basin. In fact, prison inmates have been taught how to grow this plant and have grown 3.7 million sagebrush at
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