BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Webfoot Home Improvements is pleased to announce the winner of its annual community initiative, Project Serious: Nonprofit Edition. Petersen Rock Garden, a cherished local landmark between Bend and Redmond, has been selected to receive $20,000 in essential renovation services as part of this year’s initiative. Founded in 1935 by Danish immigrant
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A total of 500 pounds of dog food have been donated throughout Central Oregon this week, thanks to local animal rescue Street Dog Hero. That’s half a ton of food that will be distributed to pets in Central Oregon whose families are facing financial difficulties. The Humane Society of the Ochocos
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend’s 2025 street preservation plans were confirmed this month when City Council approved paving, chipseal and slurry seal contracts. The City of Bend says it is preparing to do about $4.85 million worth of street preservation contract work this year that will improve approximately 67 lane miles in
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What: USPS Job Fairs Where Bend, OR Post Office (2300 NE 4th ST Bend, OR 97701) When Thursday, April 17, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Thursday, April 24, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Thursday, May 1, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Thursday, May 8, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Thursday, May 15, 11 a.m. – 2
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College said Tuesday it’s proud to announce that students Emma Bloss, ErinRae McKellar Cook and Taylor Taliesin and have been selected to represent the college on the Oregon Community College Association’s 2025 All-Oregon Academic Team, which honors high achievement from Oregon’s 17 community colleges. The students will be
Continue ReadingBEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Community committees, boards and commissions are a great way to get involved with local government. The City of Bend has several Council-appointed advisory groups that make recommendations to City Council or City administrative staff. Applications are being accepted for the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee, Environment and Climate Committee, Landmarks Commission, and
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Families in the Bend-La Pine School District with children entering kindergarten this fall can register at a neighborhood park on Saturday, April 19. The mobile registration event will also provide details for the 2025-26 school year, including school boundary information, required enrollment documents and more. Families can find the yellow school
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(Update: Adding video and comments from Shepherd’s House) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Shepherd’s House Ministries said Monday it is urgently seeking donations from the Central Oregon community for its annual Good Friday Easter Dinner. The dinner will be held on Friday, April 18th, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Redmond Center, 1350 S Hwy
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La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Human Services in La Pine is holding an open house Wednesday, April 16 starting at 1 p.m. to re-welcome the community to its completely renovated and redecorated office. The La Pine office is located at 16493 Bluewood Place in Bluewood Plaza. The renovation work started March
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Saturday, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office will be providing voluntary boat safety inspections on Saturday at three locations around the county. DCSO Marine Deputies will be present to conduct the inspections. Upon successful completion of the inspection, boat operators will recieve an inspection sticker indicating the boat has passed safety
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Five Central Oregon schools have achieved a distinguished milestone in school counseling, earning the coveted Recognized ASCA Model Program certification from the American School Counselor Association . This national recognition underscores their commitment to comprehensive, data-driven counseling programs that support student success. The honored schools include Redmond School Districts’ Sage Elementary
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Prineville Crook County Chamber of Commerce and Visitor’s Center is excited to unveil a stunning remodel of its main office in Prineville. Funded through the Travel Oregon Competitive Grants Program, the remodel enhances the facility to enhance the Chamber’s ability to serve residents, visitors, and tourists exploring the area. The
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mid Oregon Credit Union’s Spring 2025 fundraiser began on Monday, and will benefit SMART Reading™. Mid Oregon members and the community are invited to donate online or at any one of Mid Oregon’s branches. One hundred percent of the funds will stay in the community where they are collected and be
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners recently sent a letter to the Deschutes Civic Assembly on Youth Homelessness, pledging its support for several of the recommendations the group made to address the problem. Last fall, a diverse group of 30 community members gathered in a civic assembly to explore ways to
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Hoodoo Ski Area will offer free lift tickets to all guests who donate four or more non-perishable food items on Wednesday, April 9. Donations will be collected at Hoodoo Ski Area. This event is sponsored by Team Kia of Bend.The free lift ticket is valid 9 am – 4 pm on Wednesday,
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ALBEQUERQUE, New Mexico (KTVZ) — Gerrit Spatz, a United States Airman from Bend, Oregon, recently was honored as Kirtland Air Force Base’s Tiger of the Week for his critical role in keeping KAFB networks secure and mission-ready! Tiger of the Week is an award that recognizes Airmen for their stellar performance done within their units’
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SALEM, Ore. — Oregon has received approval from the U.S Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) to waive the 10-Day Timely Reporting requirement to request replacement of food purchased with SNAP benefits that was lost or destroyed during the March 16, 2025, floods, mudslides, and power outages. New deadline for SNAP replacement benefits Households in
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Peaceful Presence Project, a nonprofit that reimagines and transforms the way communities talk about, plan for, and experience serious and terminal illness, is pleased to announce their Spring series of community-based Connection Cafés throughout Central Oregon. From April 2 – June 18, community members can drop in to one or
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(update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Hundreds of high schoolers from across the state are expected at Central Oregon Community College’s annual “Preview Day” event from 9:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, April 11, at the Bend campus. Students will learn about educational pathways at COCC by taking class samplers with staff and
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Governor Tina Kotek has proclaimed April to be Oregon Arbor Month throughout the state. This year’s proclamation recognizes the importance to neighborhoods of urban trees as cities add housing and rapidly densify. The proclamation states that “Trees play an integral role in fostering healthy communities,” adding that urban development and the
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