St. Charles awards $190K in grants to 35 Central Oregon community organizations
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — St. Charles Health System announced Monday the recipients of a variety of Community Benefit grants, awarding more than $190,000…
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Fred Meyer/QFC donates 1.6 million meals in 2023 through Zero Hunger – Zero Waste initiative
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) —As part of Fred Meyer and QFC’s efforts aimed at ending hunger in the communities it serves, the grocer has donated…
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Sunriver Resort to plant more than 400 trees on Arbor Day in community restoration effort
SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) – Sunriver Resort, the Pacific Northwest’s treasured resort destination managed by CoralTree Hospitality, will plant more…
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If you have a medical condition or hardship, you can have your mail delivered to your door, Postal Service says
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – You and many others may not be aware, but people with medical conditions or similar hardships can have the U.S. Postal Service…
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Oregon State Marine Board urges river boaters to scout ahead, keep a sharp lookout for obstructions
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Heavy wind and rain from winter storms cause trees to plunge into Oregon rivers. Trees become obstructions, a risk for all…
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Downtown Bend Farmers Market set to begin its 2024 season on May 1; here’s who shoppers can choose from this year
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — – On Wednesday, May 1, the Downtown Bend Farmers Market kicks off its 2024 season in Brooks Street Alley between Franklin and…
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Race prompts temporary closure of portions of Cline Buttes/Buckhorn Motorized Recreation Area
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Portions of the Cline Buttes/Buckhorn Motorized Recreation Area will be closed Saturday for the Technical Endurance…
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COCC marks AANHPI Heritage Month with talent showcase, film, book groups
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College is celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a…
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Midstate Electric Co-Op hosts Career Day event for nearly 40 La Pine High, North Lake students
La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Â Midstate Electric Cooperative proudly hosted a Career Day event at their headquarters on Thursday, welcoming 39 students…
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COCC’s Clothing Connection Fashion Show puts sustainability in the Earth Day spotlight
Students and staff of Central Oregon Community College and Oregon State University-Cascades are taking to the runway in honor of Earth Day during the…
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This weekend’s Sleep in Heavenly Peace bed-build in Bend to honor fallen airman; bedding donations sought
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Home Depot store may be busier than usual this Saturday, when hundreds of volunteers gather to…
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Former Crook County schools superintendent Sara Johnson named next leader of High Desert Education Service District
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The High Desert Education Service District board of directors announced Thursday that former Crook County school…
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‘Art+Life+Grief+Joy’ gallery opening, coffee talk event to honor late artist Kaycee Anseth, support C.O. artists
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Kaycee Anseth Legacy Foundation is pleased to announce our upcoming monthlong gallery exhibit celebrating the life, work,…
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First Interstate Bank, Iowa partner give surprise $10,000 donations to Sisters Kiwanis Foundation, Seed to Table
 SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Two Sisters nonprofits received a surprise donation of $10,000 each Thursday from First Interstate Bank and the First…
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Oregon’s largest community read program, ‘A Novel Idea,’ marks 21 years
 BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After a milestone 20th anniversary in 2023, Deschutes Public Library is ready to launch the annual celebration of building…
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Mosaic receives $10,000 PacificSource donation for inaugural fundraising luncheon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mosaic Community Health, a nonprofit community health center providing quality care for all in Bend, Redmond, Prineville,…
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Heart of Oregon Corps’ Youth Conservation Corps now hiring 16- to 18-year-olds for summer jobs
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Long summer days are ahead, and Heart of Oregon Corps’ Central Oregon Youth Conservation Corps program has summer jobs for…
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Community invited to Earth Day Fair and Parade in downtown Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Environmental Center is thrilled to host their family-friendly Earth Day Fair and Parade on Saturday, April 20th, from 11:30…
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Deschutes County DA to host informational drop-in on becoming a Veterans Intervention Strategy mentor
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County District Attorney’s Office is hosting a drop-in event for those interested in becoming mentors for the…
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New exhibition brings works from four acclaimed artists to the High Desert Museum
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Step into a world where art, nature and humanity intersect in the captivating new exhibition Near, Far, Gone: From the…
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