HDCM Spotlight Chamber Players conclude season with free concert
The High Desert Chamber Music (HDCM) Spotlight Chamber Players will present their final performance of the season on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at…
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There’s Good News: NICU families reunite at St. Charles Bend for heartwarming event
Families who had children treated in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at St. Charles Bend gathered on Saturday for a reunion event. The celebration…
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Bend church hosts annual God’s Closet clothing drive for kids
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Cascade Seventh-day Adventist Church in Bend, Ore., is holding its annual free children’s clothing drive, “God’s Closet,”…
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Deer disrupt traffic in Prineville, police urge caution on roads
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Prineville Police Department is urging residents to exercise extra caution on the roads as local deer once again…
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Free music and fun at 5th Annual Chi-Town Family Festival in Chiloquin
CHILOQUIN, Ore. (KTVZ) — The 5th Annual Chi-Town Family Festival will offer two days of free music and family fun in Chiloquin on June 19th and…
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Save the Date: Reggae Rise Up returns, Sisters Rodeo continues, and more events happening this weekend in Central Oregon
Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Kelsey Merison highlights three local events, from the return of the Reggae Rise…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Friday, June 12th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, June 12th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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There’s Good News: Litter of abandoned puppies now have clean bill of health thanks to BrightSide Animal Center in Redmond
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A litter of puppies found in abandoned trailer are getting a fresh start thanks to BrightSide Animal Center in Redmond.…
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Blood drive set in Redmond to honor firefighter Michael Kienzle
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A blood drive is being held in honor of a Redmond firefighter-paramedic remembered for his service, strength and dedication…
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If you build it, they will learn: Tumalo Community School expansion
(update: adding comments from students and school officials) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Tumalo Community School is breaking new ground—literally—marking…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Thursday, June 11th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, June 11th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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Annual ceremony in Salem honors Oregon’s fallen firefighters
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — A solemn tribute will take place next week in Salem as Oregon honors firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line…
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Congrats Grad 2026: Final round of senior shoutouts!
A special salute to grads across Central Oregon! This is a time to honor the hard work, dedication, and bright futures of our local graduates who are…
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Free community shred event in La Pine this Saturday
LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office and Republic Services are partnering to host a free Community Shred Event this Saturday,…
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OnPoint grant funds BendNEXT program for emerging Central Oregon leaders
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — OnPoint Community Credit Union has awarded a $3,500 grant to the BendNEXT Foundation to fund leadership development scholarships…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Wednesday, June 10th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Wednesday, June 10th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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Deschutes County nonprofits receive $135K in Cow Creek foundation grants
(KTVZ) — Some Central Oregon nonprofits are getting a funding boost from the Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation, which awarded $606,815 today to 87…
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Run, play, rescue: Heroes on the Run returns with 7th annual Bend event benefiting Street Dog Hero
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The 7th Annual Heroes on the Run event, presented by Subaru of Bend, will take place on Sunday, June 14, in Bend’s Old Mill…
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There’s Good News: Graduation season is here for Central Oregon students
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon high school graduates are celebrating the start of summer–and their adult lives. One KTVZ viewer, Angela Salido,…
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Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries awards over $62,000 in preservation grants
OREGON (KTVZ) — The Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries (OCHC) has awarded $62,500 in grants to 14 historic cemetery projects across the state,…
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