BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A community wildfire preparedness event will be held Wednesday, May 27, at Discovery Corner in Bend, with several westside neighborhoods in attendance. The event will provide important information on home hardening and evacuation preparedness. From 5:00 to 5:30 p.m., attendees can visit with members from Bend Emergency Management, Bend Police, Bend
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Cascades East Transit (CET) is inviting the community to explore public transportation during “Try Transit Week,” occurring June 1st–5th across Central Oregon. The initiative offers free rides on Bend fixed routes and Redmond Flex Routes A and B during commute hours to encourage new riders and highlight public transit benefits. Throughout
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OREGON (KTVZ) — The Bureau of Land Management will host three public events across Oregon to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence and recognize the BLM’s 80th anniversary of public land stewardship. The events aim to foster a deeper appreciation of the nation’s past, the beauty and value of public lands, and the work
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Just announced, Banda Carnaval is coming to the 2026 Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo! Banda Carnaval will bring the unmistakable sound of Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico, to Central Oregon on Sunday, August 2nd. Read the full press release from the Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo below: “The Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The High Desert Museum will open the annual ‘Art in the West’ exhibition and online auction on Saturday, July 18th, 2026, showcasing a variety of traditional and contemporary art. The exhibition celebrates the people, wildlife, landscapes, cultures, and history of the region, which extends from the eastern slope of the Cascades
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sisters Habitat for Humanity will dedicate the final five homes at Woodlands, a 10-cottage affordable housing community in Sisters, on Friday, May 29th, 2026–and the community is invited to come out and celebrate with the new homeowners and learn more about local efforts to expand affordable housing opportunities. The Woodlands development
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is seeking two volunteers to serve on its Recreational Trails Program Grants Advisory Committee, with applications due by June 30th, 2026. The department aims to fill the roles of Biking Representative and Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Representative. Selected volunteers will serve three-year terms beginning in January
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening next, a unique event is coming to Bend on Tuesday, May 19th: ‘The Butcher & The Brewer’. Get ready for an unforgettable evening at Hawkeye and Huckleberry Lounge, as two local powerhouses collaborate on a multi-course experience. Join Chef Carlos Anthony at Hawkeye and Huckleberry and UPP Liquids for a beer dinner, celebrating
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Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Kelsey Merison highlights three local events, from the free Children’s Fish Fair in Redmond to the ‘Crush Cancer’ fundraiser in Terrebonne. For many more and to submit your own events, visit https://events.ktvz.com.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Think Wild Central Oregon is gearing up for it’s Beaver Works habitat restoration projects in the Malheur and Ochoco National Forests–and you have the chance to help out. The nonprofit is looking for volunteers from June 23rd-26th and again from July 9th-12th, to help restore and protect beaver habitat across central and eastern Oregon. The
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LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening this month, one of the most important pillars of southern Deschutes County is holding a fundraiser. On Saturday, May 30th, from 5-10 p.m., the La Pine Community Kitchen is holding ‘Together for Tomorrow’ luau and auction fundraiser. You can enjoy Hawaiian food and help feed people who need a hand up
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SALEM, Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management is seeking an Artist-in-Residence at the Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area in Newport, Oregon. The selected artist will help capture and share the area’s natural beauty and cultural stories during the nation’s 250th anniversary and the BLM’s 80th birthday. Applications for the residency are open through June
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — There’s Good News today, and it has to do with being proactive. Right now, it’s Melanoma Awareness Month. Throughout May, Project Happy Face is once again bringing its mobile dermatology clinic to the Bend Farmers Market, to offer free skin cancer screenings, biopsies if needed, and treatment for precancerous lesions to farmers
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes Historical Museum is hosting the History Bricks 2026 LEGO Contest, inviting community members to recreate historic Deschutes County landmarks using LEGO bricks. The event celebrates America’s 250th anniversary by bridging the past and present through creative artistic expression. Submissions for the contest are due by July 3rd, 2026 and
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Origins Project will present “Echoes of Eruption,” a multifaceted program exploring the Newberry Volcano through arts, sciences, and Indigenous living traditions. The event will take place June 25th and 26th, 2026, at the Tower Theatre in Bend. “Echoes of Eruption” marks the innovative arts and culture nonprofit’s first program
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OREGON (KTVZ) — Oregon Business & Industry has announced the fourth annual ‘Coolest Thing Made in Oregon’ contest is open now through July. State residents will have the opportunity to vote for the coolest product manufactured within Oregon. The nomination window for products is now open and will close on July 10th. The contest will
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Community College’s Redmond Community Choir will present a free performance of “Americana: Celebrating Our Musical Roots” on Sunday, May 17, at 4 p.m. The concert will take place at the Redmond High School auditorium, located at 675 SW Rimrock Way. The nearly 80-member choir’s program features songs of
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Handmade Market will return to downtown Bend on Saturday, June 6th, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. More than 100 independent makers and artisans will showcase their crafts. It’s free to attend and all-ages are welcome. Produced by Urban Craft Uprising, the market offers a curated selection of
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Stroke Awareness Oregon will host the “Leading With a Purpose” event on May 5th, 2026, at the Tetherow Pavilion in Bend. The evening is dedicated to exploring how leadership creates meaningful impact and supports the organization’s mission to provide stroke education and resources. The event, centered on the theme “Impact Through
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Editor’s Note: A video previously attached to this article incorrectly showed a City of Bend logo. The Downtown Bend Business Association is conducting this survey. BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) The Downtown Bend Business Association has developed a Draft Downtown Parking Management Plan and is seeking community input. The organization emphasizes that the plan is not finalized
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