Sunriver Art Fair issues call for artists
Artist applications for the 2025 Sunriver Art Fair open December 1, 2024 and close on March 9, 2025. The art fair is a nationally recognized, juried…
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‘Tis the season to cut your own Christmas tree from your C.O. national forest; permits go on sale
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes and Ochoco National Forests are selling permits to cut Christmas trees from local national forest lands. Beginning…
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Museum at Warm Springs announces awards for 31st annual Warm Springs Tribal Member and Youth Exhibit
WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Museum at Warm Springs has announced the awards for the “31st Annual Warm Springs Tribal Member and Youth…
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Prineville BLM opens public comment period on Redmond’s proposed wastewater treatment facility, wetland complex
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bureau of Land Management’s Prineville District is seeking input on an environmental assessment that shares the…
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Bend Fire’s Santa Express, Coat Drive are back for 2024 holiday season, seeking your donations for those in need
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Santa and the Bend Fire Department’s Santa Express are back spreading holiday cheer! We will be driving through neighborhoods…
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Shepherd’s House Ministries’ Redmond Center to mark one-year anniversary, providing stability and support
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Shepherd’s House Ministries’ Redmond Center, an essential resource for individuals facing homelessness and hardship, will…
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Extra caution urged in preparing your Thanksgiving feast: It’s the leading day for U.S. home cooking fires
QUINCY, Mass. (KTVZ) — The National Fire Protection Association® urges added caution when cooking on Thanksgiving Day, by far the leading day of…
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Giving back on Giving Tuesday at KIDS Center can help end child abuse
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Giving Tuesday is coming up Tuesday, December 3, and Central Oregonians have a special opportunity to give back to their…
Continue ReadingOregon Dept. of Revenue’s Bend office to close Tuesday, Nov. 19 for day of staff training
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Revenue’s Bend regional office at 951 SW Simpson Avenue will be closed on Tuesday, November 19 for…
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Abilitree names three new board members
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Board of Directors of Abilitree has announced that Heather Cain, Lisa Rose and Rachael Gass have joined the board. Heather…
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Commute Options urges community participation in Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day honors the courageous steps taken by Ruby Bridges as the first Black student to attend an…
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Mt. Bachelor announces 2024/25 partners, Play Forever grant beneficiaries
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mt. Bachelor is thrilled to announce Play Forever grant beneficiaries for 2024/25. Play Forever is Mt. Bachelor’s commitment…
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St. Charles Madras to host Native Market, Warm Springs land acknowledgment presentation
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Community members throughout Central Oregon are invited to a day of celebration in recognition of Native American, American…
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Taking part in KIDS Center’s Gift Card Drive can speed healing for area children
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregonians can give a child and family much-needed support by taking part in KIDS Center’s Gift Card Drive. Gift cards…
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Honor and respect: Bend Heroes Foundation, Boy Scouts and volunteers to install about 275 flags on Veterans Day
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — To honor Bend’s members of our nation’s Armed Forces on Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11, the Bend Heroes Foundation, Boy Scout…
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Madras, Corvallis, Lakeview DMV offices closed Thursday due to staffing issues
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Due to staffing issue, the Madras, Corvallis and Lakeview DMV offices will be closed Thursday, November 7. Much of the Oregon…
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OSU-Cascades hosts national First-Generation College Celebration events
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — To mark the national First-Generation College Celebration, Oregon State University – Cascades will host two events that…
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Triple your impact: Pacific Power is matching Oregon Energy Fund contributions 2-for-1
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Pacific Power is making it simple to make a difference in communities by helping struggling neighbors stay warm this…
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Redmond’s BrightSide Animal Center celebrates National Shelter Appreciation Week with $75 adoption fee special
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — In honor of National Shelter Appreciation Week, BrightSide Animal Center in Redmond is celebrating by offering a special…
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The 2024 Central Oregon Gives campaign launches Wednesday
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon’s annual year-end giving initiative is gearing up to accept contributions at centraloregongives.com, rallying…
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