BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The first day of school is Wednesday, September 3, and the Bend-La Pine Transportation Department is preparing families and students for bus ridership with two different programs. Winnie the Pooh School Bus Safety The first is the return of the Winnie the Pooh School Bus Safety program. New bus riders, kindergarten
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new community resource is coming to Central Oregon: the Central Oregon Tool Library (COTool), a nonprofit lending library for tools and DIY resources, will soon open its doors in the parking lot of the Bend ReStore. The launch date is set for Friday, September 5th. The Central Oregon Tool Library
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Park and Recreation District is seeking community members to help name future park, facility and trail projects. Applications are being accepted for five positions on the board of directors’ appointed Naming Committee. Applications are being accepted through Friday, Aug. 29. The applicant questionnaire is online. “Serving on the naming committee is
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(Adding video from Monday’s broadcast) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – World-class shows at Hayden Homes Amphitheater, walking along the river trail, patio happy hours, and retail therapy are highlights of the Bend Summer season. Commute Options said Thursday it’s thrilled to announce a new partnership with the Hayden Homes Amphitheater and the Old Mill District for
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation said Monday it’s proud to announce that this spring, they were awarded Silver Certification from the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Association, marking a significant milestone in the organization’s commitment to excellence. This prestigious certification acknowledges that MBSEF has established the systems, structures, and quality of
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EUGENE, Ore.) — SELCO Community Credit Union will once again support educators with up to $125,000 through its two flagship educator programs, each designed to help teachers who too often pay out of pocket for classroom-related expenses. Back for a second year, the Regional Classroom Makeovers will fund three projects for up to $15,000 each.
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Heart of Oregon Corps announced Wednesday a $100,000 gift from The Tykeson Family Foundation in support of the Legacy 25 campaign to raise the remaining dollars for a new $7.3 million Heart of Oregon Corps centralized campus in Redmond. The 3.4-acre site will be Central Oregon’s first youth workforce development campus.
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Do you have what it takes to represent the western way of life, lead with poise and grit, and carry the rodeo tradition into the next generation? The Sisters Rodeo Association is now accepting applications for its 2026 Rodeo Queen Contest and invites young women from across the state of Oregon
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– The Deschutes Children’s Foundation has it’s first ever pickleball tournament, it’s called The Big Dill. It’s happening at Widgi Creek Golf Club in Bend on September 11th. The event runs from 5 to 9 p.m. and registration is $75 per person. You get to participate in a raffle, a silent auction, and
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The NeighborImpact Board of Directors is excited to announce a series of listening sessions taking place throughout August to gather valuable input for the organization’s upcoming two-year strategic plan. These sessions are open to all community members and stakeholders who want to share their perspectives, ideas, and suggestions about how NeighborImpact
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Crook County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce a generous donation from Country Financial in the amount of $8,064 to support the purchase of 16 complete sets of Nomex wildland fire Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the Crook County Search and Rescue team. This critical donation ensures that SAR volunteers
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WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A lucky guest from Portland hit it big recently at Indian Head Casino, taking home a Wide Area Progressive Jackpot of $52,172.54 while playing The Dollar Storm Pirate Machine. Eldar M., visiting from Portland, won the jackpot on Tuesday, July 29, with a $2 bet at $20 a spin. The
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On Friday, August 8, the Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District on the Deschutes National Forest will open the gate at Todd Lake to Forest Service Road (FSR) 370, which provides driving access to the Broken Top and Crater Ditch Trailheads. Forest Service Road 370 is a very rough road, with sections through which low-clearance vehicles cannot
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — An upcoming two-day event in Bend will offer employers and workers a comprehensive set of learning opportunities designed to upgrade their skills in creating and maintaining safe and healthy workplaces. The Central Oregon Occupational Safety & Health Conference – scheduled Sept. 15-16 at the Riverhouse Lodge – will address everything from
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Farm Bureau Federation is now accepting photo submissions for the Oregon’s Bounty Calendar Contest. Oregon’s Bounty is an award-winning program consisting of an annual Farm Stand Guide, highlighting Farm Bureau members that serve the public through direct-to-consumer products or agritourism activities, and our Oregon’s Bounty Calendar, which showcases the
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — CASA of Central Oregon is sounding the alarm after a record-breaking number of children are waiting for an advocate. As of today, more than 90 children across Deschutes, Jefferson, and Crook counties are waiting for a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) to be their voice in court and the community. “These
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Fred Meyer is teaming up with The Salvation Army to ensure thousands of children across the state return to school equipped with the essential supplies they need to learn and succeed. Throughout the month of August, every Fred Meyer store will host a school supply collection box at the Customer Service
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend is proud to announce it has been selected as a recipient of a $17,700 2025 Community Grant from the Taco Bell Foundation. The funding will support the Family Plus Program, which includes mentorship and wrap-around services, helping youth in Central Oregon access essential resources to
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Engel & Völkers recently announced its newest shop in Sisters. Leading the venture are license partners Marcel Dolak and Michelle Rea, who also co-own Engel & Völkers Bend, and collectively bring more than four decades of real estate experience in Central Oregon and reciprocal markets. Dolak also independently owns and leads
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MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Latino Community Association is thanking Les Schwab Tires of Madras for recently equipping its 12-passenger Savana van with all-weather tires through its Tires for Purpose program. LCA uses the van to transport more than eight older adults, along with some of their children with disabilities, to the locations where the
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