Bend Park and Recreation District is preparing to move some of its operations and planning staff into a new home and is seeking community help with a name. The approximately 5-acre site is located along Boyd Acres Road near Empire Avenue and will be used as the district’s newest operations and maintenance facility. The former
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Tractor Supply Company will celebrate the grand opening of its new Redmond location with a family-friendly event this Saturday, April 11. The celebration runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1900 NE 2nd St. and will include face painting, free coffee, custom Tractor Supply cookies, and adoptable dogs from BrightSide
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — ClearPath Healthcare will host its second annual Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day event on Saturday, April 11, at the VFW in Redmond. It’s located at 491 SW Veterans Way. Doors open at 4 p.m. and it’s expected to run until 6:30 p.m. The event will include an honor guard ceremony, raffles, and a
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The city of Bend hosted an open house, on Tuesday, to share information about the Franklin Project and others, including the Hawthorne Crossing. Members from several city teams were on hand to answer questions, explain design changes, and gather feedback from residents. Todd Johnson, Senior Engineer with the City of Bend,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon-based lifestyle brand Portland Gear is set to expand beyond its home market this spring, announcing plans to open a new retail location in Bend’s Old Mill District. The store, which will occupy the former Wild Child space at 450 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 403, marks the company’s first brick-and-mortar location
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Anglers and outdoor enthusiasts in Central Oregon have something special to look forward to this week. On Thursday, April 9th, the local fly fishing community will gather in Bend for an evening that blends camaraderie, craft, and conservation. The Fly Fishing Social will take place from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Tuesday, April 14th, Ben & Jerry’s is throwing its annual Free Cone Day celebration, serving up free scoops of ice cream to fans around the world. During the much-loved tradition, Ben & Jerry’s aims to spread some joy across the globe, one ice cream-filled cone at a time. Last year, fans showed
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After years of restoration work, one of Central Oregon’s most beloved roadside landmarks is ready to shine once again. The Petersen Rock Garden & Museum, located between Bend and Redmond, will celebrate its grand reopening this weekend, the site’s biggest event in decades. A ribbon cutting is set for 1 p.m.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon announced Wednesday it has been named a 2025 Pinnacle Award winner for program excellence by the organization’s national leadership. The local agency is one of only five organizations chosen for the honor out of more than 230 agencies across the United States. The Pinnacle
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Tuesday, Think Wild Central Oregon was paid a special visit. Staff from Whole Foods Market spent the day volunteering at the nonprofit wildlife hospital. In a Facebook post, Think Wild said in part, “We are seriously impressed with how much this group got done, including a duckling fence enclosure, large
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The fifth annual Kiefer’s Magical Birthday Bash will return to Central Oregon on April 10th and April 11th, 2026. The two-day event, held at Wild Ride Brewing locations in Prineville and Redmond, brings the community together for mental health awareness and connection. The celebration honors the life and legacy of Kiefer
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DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Partnerships for Youth (COPY) is offering a training class on Saturday, April 11th, for residents interested in mentoring children with an incarcerated parent. The orientation and training session is required for all volunteers before they are matched with a child. Participants must also pass background checks as part
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) —Three Bend-area Rotary clubs will host a free community lithium-ion battery recycling event on Saturday, April 25, to provide residents with a safe way to dispose of old rechargeable devices. Mt. Bachelor Rotary, Bend Rotary and Greater Bend Rotary are partnering to collect items ranging from smartphones to power-tool batteries at multiple
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Lightning Football will begin its second week of training camp Monday with a series of open practices scheduled through April 4th. The sessions will be held at the Redmond School District Jaqua Sports Fields as the team prepares for its second Arena Football One season. The open practices follow the
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Redmond’s Commission for Art in Public Places announced Thursday a call for Oregon artists to submit digital images of original two-dimensional paintings for an art display at Centennial Park that will honor America’s 250th birthday. The selected artworks will be enlarged into 5-by-5-foot Aluminum Composite Material panels and displayed outdoors for about two
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend will hold a community open house April 7 to discuss the Hawthorne Connections Study and other major infrastructure improvements planned for the city. The event is scheduled from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at The Newberry Hotel in the Mt. Bachelor Room at 300 NW Franklin Ave. The
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Students at Redmond and Ridgeview High Schools earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs. These programs celebrate students’ hard work in high school and showcase their strong academic performance. The academic honors for rural area, Black, Indigenous, and/or Latino students are an opportunity for students to share their strong
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CABIN BUTTE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Discover Your Northwest will host the first annual Care for the Land ‘Spring Trash Bash’ on May 30th in the Cabin Butte National Forest Closure Area. The community cleanup event is scheduled to run from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The event, part of the Care for the Land program,
Continue Reading PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Lightning arena football team will host a community event this Friday at the Les Schwab Tire Center in Prineville. The gathering, which runs from 2 to 4 p.m., serves as a promotional event for the team’s 2026 season. The event at 1250 NE Third Street will offer fans the
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The colorful world of Dr. Seuss is coming to life in Sisters this weekend as Ovation Performing Arts debuts its youth production of “Seussical Jr.” at Sisters High School. The family-friendly musical runs March 27-29 at 1700 W. McKinney Butte Road, featuring a cast of nearly 40 Central Oregon children ages
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