BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) —RootedHomes announced Wednesday an extension of the housing lottery for their first community in Redmond, Rooted at 19th. The extension provides income-qualified homebuyers more time to secure a sustainable home at well below-market rates. The lottery for Phase 2 homes will now close on Monday, June 30th at 5:00 PM. To further
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Just in time for its 25th anniversary, the Latino Community Association signed a deal to buy its headquarters at 2680 NE Twin Knolls Drive in Bend, leading to a recent ribbon-cutting celebration. The growing nonprofit moved into the building off 27th Street in the fall of 2021 and shared the space
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — St. Charles Foundation invites the community to register for the 26th annual Heaven Can Wait 5K, which will take place on Sunday, Oct. 5 at 10:30 a.m. at Redmond High School. Heaven Can Wait is a family-friendly walk and run that raises funds for Sara’s Project, which provides education, early detection and
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SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sixteen accomplished young musicians aged 10-20 have been awarded scholarships from the Sunriver Music Festival. Young Artists Scholarship awards are for private music lessons, summer music camps/conservatories, or for college tuition up through one master’s degree. This year’s intense audition process welcomed 4 string players, 2 oboists, 4 vocalists, 3 pianists,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Eight nurses from St. Charles Health System recently earned DAISY Awards for Extraordinary Nurses, recognizing the outstanding, compassionate nursing care they provide patients and families every day. The nurses, who represent all four St. Charles hospitals in Bend, Redmond, Madras and Prineville, were recognized with a ceremony on their respective units
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DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. –(KTVZ)– The Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) and BuildUp Oregon have committed $7.4 million in grants and loans to 9 projects across the state. These are innovative projects that bring early care and education together with affordable housing. Out of the 9 projects, one is in Deschutes County. Below is the
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Education Association and its members have awarded $10,000 in scholarships to 14 graduating students of Bend-La Pine Schools to support their post-secondary education and training. Each year, BEA awards scholarships to students who demonstrate educational goals beyond high school and meaningful engagement in extracurricular and community activities. This year’s
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TERREBONNE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Faith Hope & Charity Vineyards is holding a Salute to Veterans Celebration on Saturday, June 7th, with a car show and a special concert. The annual Wine N’ Shine Car Show will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The free event features classic and modified cars and trucks, along
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State University – Cascades’ community tour program will continue throughout 2025, in response to community interest in developments underway at the growing campus. The free tours are for groups of 12 to 24 participants and will be offered monthly, generally on fourth Fridays, and take place from 10:30 a.m. to
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As spring ushers in the warmer weather, now is an ideal time to clean out the garage and safely dispose of items that are considered household hazardous waste. This June, Deschutes County Solid Waste will be hosting HHW collection events for the communities of Redmond, Sisters and La Pine, giving community members an opportunity to
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Road Department is actively seeking community input to enhance transportation safety on rural county roadways. As the department works to update its 2019 Transportation Safety Action Plan (TSAP), it is hosting a virtual open house where community members can provide their feedback and insights. Deschutes County has
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ)– If you are wondering what musical acts will be making their way to Central Oregon for this year’s Deschutes County fair, wait no longer. Below is a full list of the 2025 headliners. 2025 Headliner Lineup Wednesday, July 30 – Brothers OsborneGrammy-winning country duo Brothers Osborne will kick off the series with
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Central Oregon Community College’s (COCC) five-day, college-exposure summer symposiums, June 22-26, offered free for regional high school Latinx, Native American, Afrocentric students and their allies, are now accepting applications. Visit cocc.edu/multicultural to learn more, see deadline information and fill out an application for this unique college prep opportunity, though space is limited. Open to current high schoolers,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Longer, warmer days are here—and so is Summer with the Library! Starting June 1, readers and adventurers of all ages can join the free Summer with the Library program and dive into a season of stories, activities, and fun. Participants can earn a free book at summer’s end. All reading counts—whether
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Mt. Bachelor has announced that Memorial Day weekend will mark the last chance to get out on the slopes for the 2024/2025 season. Bachelor will be hosting several events Memorial Day weekend including the Annual North American Pond Skimming Championships on Sunday. On Monday, Bachelor will host the the Last Chairs
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — St. Charles Health System’s Trauma Program will honor and recognize former trauma patients on Wednesday, May 21 at St. Charles Bend. The event will include a visit from therapy dogs, a free barbecue lunch and the chance to connect with St. Charles caregivers, first responders and fellow medical trauma survivors. “Every
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — MountainStar Family Relief Nursery recently received a $25,000 gift from First Interstate Bank and the First Interstate BancSystem Foundation as part of their fourth annual Believe in Local grant campaign In Oregon, the threshold for “high stress” is set at six stressors, yet families seeking help from MountainStar face an average
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(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. — As families across Central Oregon prepare to honor those who gave their lives in service to the nation, one Bend-based nonprofit is working year-round to bring missing heroes home. Project Recover, a national leader in the search for and recovery of Americans Missing in Action (MIA), is using Memorial Day
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(Update: adding video, comments from KPOV) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – KPOV 88.9 FM, High Desert Community Radio, celebrating its 20th anniversary, is excited to announce it was awarded a generous $35,000 grant from the Fred W. Fields Fund of the Oregon Community Foundation. This incredible support will help KPOV renovate and modernize our studio environment,
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Every year, Oregon State Parks begins the busier season with a small thank you to its visitors — free camping and day-use parking on State Parks Day. State Parks Day has been a tradition since 1998 to thank Oregonians for their long-standing support of the state park system. It falls on
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