BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Dive into the diverse worlds of printmaking and inclusion as the Deschutes Public Library investigates “Know Ink/Inc” in August. Explore traditional American maritime tattoos and learn to decode meaning in Western paintings. Design and carve your own rubber stamp and satisfy your tastebuds with fresh squid ink pasta. Get an inside
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The High Desert Food and Farm Alliance was recently selected through a competitive grant process to receive funding from Travel Oregon. Travel Oregon awarded nearly $6.2 million in grants to 65 organizations across the state, including $120,385 to the High Desert Food and Farm Alliance. HDFFA said Tuesday it will use this funding
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — United Way of Central Oregon and the Local Emergency Food & Shelter Board have awarded $58,800 in funds to 10 organizations delivering essential food and shelter services across Deschutes County. This year, the Local Board made food access a top funding priority, with a particular emphasis on organizations serving children —
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A portion of Forest Service Road 22 on the Ochoco National Forest is temporarily closed as of Monday to allow for road maintenance activities. The closure is expected to remain in effect through the end of the month. The closure affects the portion of FSR 22 between its junction with FSR
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — CASA of Central Oregon is calling on compassionate community members to step up and make a life-changing difference for children in foster care. The nonprofit organization is launching a new accelerated volunteer training program starting Tuesday, July 15 in Redmond, offering a condensed four-week course to prepare advocates more quickly to
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PORTLAND, Ore. (July 10, 2025) — The Pacific Power Foundation is proud to provide grant funds and support to 89 nonprofits and community organizations that are expanding access to quality STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education and strengthening learning opportunities in the communities that Pacific Power serves. “The foundation is delighted to support local
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Thistle & Nest announced this week that it has been awarded $540,000 to help veteran households purchase a home. These funds, provided by the Oregon Housing and Community Services’ HOAP (Homeless Outreach and Advocacy Project) program, will offer critical down payment assistance, allowing first-time and first-generation veterans to build wealth and
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Applications are now open for companies looking to compete in the 2025 Bend Venture Conference (BVC). The event will take place on October 16–17, 2025, in downtown Bend, bringing together top startups, investors and business leaders for two days of live pitches, networking and learning. Presented by Economic Development for Central
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SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — A painting by Central Oregon artist Dave Fox, The Destination, has been selected to feature as the Sunriver Art Fair’s 2025 commemorative poster. The poster, printed on archival paper and suitable for framing, is available for purchase at www.sunriverartfair.org or at the fair on Aug. 8-10 in The Village at Sunriver.
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — SFF Presents is committed to reducing its environmental impact at their events, with a special focus on waste management. After receiving considerable grants from The Environmental Center in Bend and Can’d Aid’s Crush-It Campaign, as well as support from Republic Services, the organization has extended its initiative into new areas for
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – On Monday the Central Oregon Symphony Association announced that Dr. Travis Allen would be stepping up as the program’s new executive director. He will be replacing Tanya Elia, who previously occupied the role and serves on COSA’s executive board. “I am honored and excited to serve in this capacity, and I
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Redmond Police Department began accepting applications for the 2025 Citizen Academy on Monday. This year, classes are three hours in length, which will allow for more time for attendees to interact with police department officers and staff and learn more about their police department. We will be discussing all types
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County is moving its online dog licensing program to DocuPet, simplifying the process for owners to license their dogs, comply with state regulations, and ensure a quick reunion if their dogs go missing. Under Oregon law, all dog owners are required to vaccinate their pets against rabies and obtain
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — College View, a newly constructed multi-family apartment community, is now accepting applications and will host a special Application Event on Friday and Saturday, July 11th and 12th. Offering spacious 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom apartment homes, College View is conveniently located next to the OSU Cascades campus and features upscale amenities designed
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As Central Oregonians prepare to enjoy the 4th of July holiday, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is reminding residents and visitors to keep safety top of mind — especially when it comes to wildfire prevention and water recreation. “The 4th of July is a great time to get outside with family
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Health Council is pleased to introduce a bold new campaign — Be Well Central Oregon — to mark the launch of the 2025–2029 Regional Health Improvement Plan. This initiative represents a transformative shift in how partners work together to build a healthier, more connected region. “Be Well Central
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(Update: Adding video) La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Habitat for Humanity of La Pine Sunriver officially broke ground last week on its largest affordable housing development to date: Park View, a 34-home neighborhood located in north La Pine, at the corner of Barron Road and Crescent Creek Drive. The event marked a major milestone for the
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The small but mighty team of volunteers at Furry Freight Shelter Transport are holding a fundraiser garage sale all weekend in Bend, to support their efforts to transport pets to areas where they will not be euthanized. To date the nonprofit has saved over 2,000 dogs from being put down, and
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Five community members elected in May to serve on the Board of Directors for Bend-La Pine Schools took the oath of office Tuesday evening at the board’s monthly business meeting. They include Jenn Lynch, newly elected to represent Zone 1, and Ross Tomlin, who was appointed to the Zone 6 at-large
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) —The Bend Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce Sara Odendahl as the Interim CEO. Sara is the Chamber’s Director of Government Relations and Strategic Initiatives and will shift her role to take the helm of the Chamber after Katy Brooks leaves for a new position with the City of Bend on June 30. A seasoned
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