Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon celebrates National Mentoring Month
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — January marks National Mentoring Month, a time to recognize the transformative impact that mentors have on the lives of young…
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Cozy up with page-turning stories: Join the Deschutes Public Library’s Winter Reading Challenge
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Make the most of winter’s long days by joining Deschutes Public Library’s Winter Reading Challenge. The Winter Reading…
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Deschutes County seeks volunteers to serve on Fair Board
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County is accepting applications from residents who are interested in serving as a volunteer on the County Fair Board.…
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Bethlehem Inn provides safety, hope and holiday cheer for families, individuals experiencing homelessness
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This holiday season, Bethlehem Inn is ensuring that individuals and families experiencing homelessness are surrounded by…
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‘Know Change’ this January with Deschutes Public Library
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This January, Deschutes Public Library invites you to embrace transformation with “Know Change” and rethink the status quo.…
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$1.5M federal grant fuels Heart of Oregon Corps’ mission to transform young lives in Central Oregon
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The U.S. Department of Labor has awarded Heart of Oregon Corps’ YouthBuild program a $1.5 million grant, one of just 71…
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New Deschutes County Sheriff Kent van der Kamp, returning Commissioner Phil Chang to be sworn in Jan. 6
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Two recently elected Deschutes County officials will be formally sworn into office at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 6. County…
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Bend Chamber receives $20,000 grant from Wells Fargo to support Workforce Housing Initiative
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Chamber is proud to announce a recent grant from Wells Fargo to support planning efforts for the Workforce Housing…
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Bend’s Hayden Homes Amphitheater earns 2024 Live Nation awards for sustainability, green practices
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Hayden Homes Amphitheater in Bend continues to be recognized as one of the country’s most sustainable live entertainment…
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Redmond Fire & Rescue plans ‘live fire’ training on acquired structure Friday
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Friday, Dec. 20 at 8 a.m., Redmond Fire & Rescue will be conducting a live fire training on an acquired structure…
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Bend Park & Rec offers winter break opportunities to skate and swim
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As schools wind down for the upcoming winter break and visitors arrive, Bend Park and Recreation District has activities to…
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‘Snowshoe with a Ranger’: Discover your Forest, Deschutes National Forest and Mt. Bachelor offer fun winter outings
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes National Forest, Discover Your Forest and Mt. Bachelor invite you to discover your national…
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Young Women’s Wildland Fire Career Camp to debut in Central Oregon next Spring Break
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Discover Your Forest, in partnership with the Deschutes National Forest, is thrilled to announce the inaugural Young Women’s…
Continue ReadingTaking simple steps now can ease 2025 tax-filing stress, Oregon Dept. of Revenue advises
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — For those who dread tax season every year, the Oregon Department of Revenue says there’s no reason to let filing taxes cause…
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Bend Realtor Howard Friedman, honored by NAR, donates $2,500 to Bethlehem Inn
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Howard Friedman, CCIM, recently presented a $2,500.00 check from the National Association of Realtors to Gwenn Wysling,…
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Council on Accreditation once again recognizes J Bar J Youth Services for exceptional work
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — J Bar J Youth Services is proud to announce its reaccreditation by the Council on Accreditation (COA), an esteemed international…
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Holiday cheer for animals, families: HSCO hosting open house, free pet food and bed giveaway
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Humane Society of Central Oregon invites the community to celebrate the season of giving while making a difference for local…
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Sweeter holidays: Mid Oregon’s Holiday Dough raises $4,300 for Central Oregon food banks
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Though the generosity of its members and community, Mid Oregon Credit Union’s 2024 Holiday Dough fundraising effort collected…
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MBSEF, SELCO Community Credit Union seek 2025 Pole Pedal Paddle design contest entries
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation and SELCO Community Credit Union began accepting submissions on Monday for the…
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Dreams came true as C.O. children join Santa and Mrs. Claus for breakfast at the Pine Tavern
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Deschutes County foster children and their foster families were hosted by Pine Tavern and Assistance League® of Bend at their…
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