Let’s Talk Weather: Lava Ridge Elementary School
John Carroll took the weather on the road today and spoke to the 3rd grade class at Lava Ridge Elementary School. The students were well prepared…
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Bend Park and Recreation District wins three statewide awards, including innovation honor for Miller’s Landing
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Park and Recreation District has received three statewide awards from the Oregon Recreation and Park Association,…
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Entrepreneur Eboné Bell to speak on leadership and inclusion at OSU-Cascades
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State University-Cascades will host Eboné F. Bell, a nationally recognized entrepreneur and anti-bullying advocate, for…
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Deschutes County 9-1-1 celebrates Trinity Diggs and Chris Perry for recent state recognition
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County 9-1-1 congratulates two of its team members who recently received top honors from the Oregon chapter of the…
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Community steps up: Shepherd’s House Ministries says generosity has fed our hungry neighbors
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Federal funding cuts left some Oregon organizations scrambling to keep programs and services running. When a funding freeze…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Thursday, October 23rd
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, October 23rd. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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Get a first look at Jackstraw Apartments this weekend in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– This weekend, the community is invited to a special event offering a first look at the new Jackstraw Apartments near Bend’s…
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How to Stay Safe in the Age of AI: community forum helps Central Oregonians protect themselves online
(Update: Adding video) SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ)– A few weeks ago, a local senior who had saved $150,000 for a down payment on a new home was the victim…
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Youth Villages is looking for Holiday Heroes to help provide gifts for over 500 children, families in care
(Update: Adding video) PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Youth Villages’ Holiday Heroes campaign is underway, and the nonprofit is looking for more…
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Quilters unite to help feed kids at Bend Food Project’s 4th Annual Quilt Sale
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Food Project is weaving generosity and artistry together this weekend with its fourth annual quilt sale, set for…
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‘Stand up, speak out, and be the difference’: Central Oregon rallies for change during National Bullying Prevention Month
Central Oregon educators and advocates are joining forces this October to mark National Bullying Prevention Month, while working to create safer and…
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Redmond Senior Center receives donations from two foundations, has a $10,000 community matching challenge
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Redmond Senior Center announced Wednesday a combined $10,000 in donations: $5,000 from the Samuel S. Johnson Foundation,…
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Celebrate Jackstraw in Bend’s grand opening this weekend at ‘Fall Fest’
(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Saturday, October 25th from Noon-4 p.m., you’re invited to get a first look at the new Jackstraw…
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Medicare Open Enrollment: State program offers free help, along with tips to avoid common scams
Update: Adding video SALEM, Ore. — Medicare Open Enrollment for 2026 plans began Oct. 15 and remains open through Dec. 7. This is the time when…
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Oregon Zoo’s Tula-Tu gets in the spooky season spirit for her first Halloween
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Take a look at this adorable video of the Oregon Zoo’s newest elephant, Tula-Tu, getting in the spooky season spirit! The…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Wednesday, October 22nd
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Wednesday, October 22nd. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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Eckstein Scholarship Fund receives $15,000 in donations to support Central Oregon trades students
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ)– The legacy of Jake and Josh Eckstein continues to shine in Crook County and beyond, as the community came together once…
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Heart of Oregon Corps launches sprint to raise final funding for Youth Workforce Development Campus in Redmond
(Update: Adding video) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Heart of Oregon Corps kicked off a major fourth-quarter sprint Tuesday to raise the final…
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New store-in-store at Bend’s Box Factory offers ‘Reverie State’: Where scent, sound and memory bring nostalgia to life
(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend’s creative retail landscape is about to get a little more nostalgic. Reverie State, the new…
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‘Uncharted territory’: NeighborImpact prepares for possible local hunger surge due to halt in SNAP benefits
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — NeighborImpact said Tuesday it’s preparing for a potential surge in hunger across Central Oregon after the federal government…
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