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Deschutes Historical Society celebrates local business with ‘Legacy Business Reception’

September 4, 2025 10:59 pm Triton Notary

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)–The Deschutes Historical Society is celebrating Bend businesses with a ‘Legacy Business Reception’. Read the full press release below. Legacy Business Reception at theDeschutes Historical Museum Celebrates Local Businesses (Bend) – Join the Deschutes County Historical Society on Saturday, September 6 from 2 to 4 pm for a Legacy Business Reception to celebrate Deschutes County

Lava City Cirque celebrates National Championship and being featured in Soul Cirque Movie

September 4, 2025 2:44 pm KTVZ - News Team

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) Lava City Cirque (LCC) has announced that the studio will perform in an upcoming movie, Soul Cirque, featuring athletes who recently medaled and won a National Championship for their aerial arts performances. Opened just a year ago, this regional circus and aerial arts studio supports a nationally lauded competition team, one of

OSU-Cascades to host First Peoples Celebration with Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs on Oct. 11

September 3, 2025 11:10 am KTVZ - News Team

(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. – Oregon State University – Cascades will host a First Peoples Celebration on Oct. 11, an event that explores and celebrates the history and culture of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. Event activities are free to the public and will take place from 1 to 5 p.m. in Bruckner

ThinkWild releases rehabilitated Flying Squirrel

September 2, 2025 11:10 pm Triton Notary

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Think Wild is pleased to announce the successful release of the Northern flying squirrel patient admitted on July 20, 2025. She was released Friday night at dusk at the exact location where she was found in Virginia Meissner Sno-Park. Check out her release video here: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DOHECRWkgOj/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Upon release, the young squirrel explored a

Saving Grace launches ‘Not Alone’ campaign to support survivors of intimate partner violence, sexual assault and stalking

August 22, 2025 6:34 pm KTVZ - News Team

BEND, Ore. (KITVZ) – Saving Grace has announced the launch of Not Alone – It Happens Here — a powerful awareness and fundraising campaign that invites the Central Oregon community to stand together in support of survivors of intimate partner violence, sexual assault, and stalking. “The campaign centers on a simple but essential truth: no

Volunteers in Medicine Clinic of the Cascades dental services

Volunteers in Medicine Clinic expands ‘Health Within Reach’ access with new dental hygiene suite

August 22, 2025 6:24 pm KTVZ - News Team

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Volunteers in Medicine, Clinic of the Cascades (VIM Cascades) says it is proud to announce the expansion of its Health Within Reach initiative, thanks to generous support from the Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation, the Papé Family Foundation, and SunLife U.S. “These grants will bolster VIM Cascades’ innovative program pairing medical care with

St. Charles Health System to open a Community Pharmacy in Prineville

August 22, 2025 6:15 pm Barney Lerten

PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — St. Charles Health System has announced it plans to open a Community Pharmacy in Prineville to help preserve access to local pharmacy services in Crook County. St. Charles said it is acquiring the current Clinic Pharmacy operating near St. Charles Prineville, with the transition slated to take place later this fall.

Crook County Veteran Services offer a place for Central Oregon veterans to find necessary services

August 20, 2025 11:16 pm Triton Notary

CROOK COUNTY, ORE. (KTVZ)– The Crook County Veteran Services office has a message for local vets tonight. It encourages veterans to reach out and connect with its team. Not only does it give help navigating the VA system, but it also provides numerous other benefits. Some of the available benefits include service connected disability compensation,

NeighborImpact holding listening sessions across Central Oregon

August 20, 2025 10:48 pm Triton Notary

BEND, ORE. (KTVZ)– Neighbor Impact wants to hear about your needs. For years, the charity’s been a source of support in Central Oregon with things like its food bank. Now it’s having listening sessions where workers invite you to tell them your needs. These meetings are happening in town halls all across Central Oregon and

Learn how it works: Crook County seeks applicants for its first-ever County College program

August 18, 2025 7:32 pm KTVZ - News Team

PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County is excited to launch its first-ever County College program and is now accepting applications from community members interested in gaining an in-depth understanding of county government operations. County College is a free, multi-week educational program designed to offer participants a behind-the-scenes look at the inner workings of Crook County.

Heather Quinn wins 2025 Waterston Desert Prize; High Desert Museum event to feature award-winning author Dan Flores

August 15, 2025 5:26 pm Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Heather Quinn, a Minnesota-based writer, photographer and filmmaker, has been officially selected as the winner of the 11th annual Waterston Desert Writing Prize by guest judge and author Beth Piatote, Ph.D. The Waterston Desert Writing Prize, established in 2014 by author and Oregon Poet Laureate Ellen Waterston, honors and fosters literary

‘Know Secrets’ this September with the Deschutes Public Library at a variety of events

August 15, 2025 2:39 pm KTVZ - News Team

— Psst! The cat’s out of the bag this September as the Deschutes Public Library reveals “Know Secrets.” Plan the trip of a lifetime driving 1,800 miles along the Alaska-Canada Highway. Try real-world treasure hunting with geocaching and learn to set healthy, sustainable boundaries with confidence. Hear secrets revealed of the Communist era’s Red Spy

Central Oregon Open Programming to host interview with Interim Sheriff Ty Rupert, invites questions from public

August 15, 2025 2:23 pm Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Open Programming, a program of Connect Central Oregon, will host an in-depth interview with newly appointed Deschutes County Sheriff Ty Rupert. The interview will be recorded on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, and published on COOP’s YouTube channel, @CentralOregonOpenProgramming, the same evening. Moderated by Jim Fister, Co-Founder of Connect Central

City of Bend hosting community meeting on plans to expand Outback water filtration, wells and reservoirs site

August 14, 2025 6:33 pm Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend is hosting a community meeting about the future of the “Outback” site from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 27, at City Hall, 710 NW Wall Street. Staff will give a brief presentation at 5:15 p.m. Outback is home to the City’s surface water filtration facility,

SMART Reading program children select books

A new chapter for Central Oregon: SMART Reading accepting book donations to start a local Book Bank

August 13, 2025 6:17 pm KTVZ - News Team

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Children’s literacy nonprofit SMART Reading is now open for donations of new and gently used children’s books on an ongoing basis. The organization, which pairs volunteers with students for one-on-one reading sessions and gives participants two new books to keep each month, is in the early phases of opening a Book

Local nonprofits collaborate to launch ‘Marked for Love’ Diaper Bank in Central Oregon – and you can help

August 13, 2025 7:14 pm KTVZ - News Team

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Local nonprofit Every Child Central Oregon is expanding its programming to address a critical but often overlooked need in our community — diapers. The organization, a 21 Cares for Kids partner, announced Wednesday the launch of the Marked for Love Diaper Bank, to ensure that families in Central Oregon have consistent

City of Bend hosting pre-construction open house for Butler Market and Wells Acres roundabout, key route project

August 13, 2025 7:02 pm Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City Council recently approved the construction contract for the Butler Market & Wells Acres Roundabout & Butler Market Key Route Project. Construction is expected to begin in early-mid September. To reduce traffic impacts, eastbound traﬃc on Butler Market Road will remain open throughout construction. Westbound Butler Market Road will be

BottleDrop to support nonprofits providing wildfire relief by matching $20,000

August 13, 2025 6:43 pm KTVZ - News Team

CLACKAMAS, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Beverage Recycling Cooperative, operator of the BottleDrop network, announced Wednesday that it is activating its Emergency Fund to aid with wildfire relief in Oregon and is inviting Oregonians to support the effort through container donations. OBRC’s Emergency Fund will match up to $20,000 in total donations made via BottleDrop

Bend-La Pine Education Foundation receives $5,000 grant from to support classroom enrichments

August 12, 2025 6:46 pm Barney Lerten

July 2025 – The Bend-LaPine Education Foundation is proud to announce a recent award from the Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation. The $5,000 award will help to fund the foundation’s Classroom Enrichment projects. “We are grateful for these generous grants that will support teaching and learning in our schools,” said Michele Emery, Education Foundation board

City of Bend and St. Charles Health Systems announce plans for Bend’s Welcoming Week 2025

August 12, 2025 6:38 pm Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend and St. Charles Health Systems said Tuesday they are thrilled to announce the eighth annual celebration of Welcoming Week in Bend, from September 12-21. The City of Bend proudly supports Welcoming Week alongside numerous community partners in the shared commitment to foster a welcoming environment for all

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