BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Families in the Bend-La Pine School District have one less thing to worry about this school year: packing lunch. All students in the district are eligible to receive one free breakfast and one free lunch every school day through the federal Community Eligibility Provision program. Families do not need to complete
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Residents of Deschutes River Woods are raising money for a wildland brush truck, which would be utilized by community members during emergencies. Currently, DRW has raised almost $5,000 out of their $10,000 goal. According to a GoFundMe organized by Jeff Thompson, Heppner Fire District is offering up their 1979 Wildland Brush
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JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Back to school season in Jefferson County is just a week away, and teachers are working hard to prepare so that the county’s students can flourish in the new academic year. Teaching staff have started district wide training, unit planning, and professional development. Alongside that, they are focusing on collaborative
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CROOK COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County Search and Rescue is looking for community members interested in joining its Search and Rescue Auxiliary Unit. The auxiliary unit helps support the county’s search and rescue efforts and provides community safety education and emergency preparedness resources. According to the Crook County Sheriff’s Office, volunteers can help with
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A rainy afternoon changed plans around Central Oregon Wednesday, but for some people at Bend’s Old Mill District, the cooler weather was a welcome change after a hot and smoky stretch of summer.Visitors were still out shopping and enjoying the area despite the rain.One Old Mill visitor, Emily Holland, said the
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What a great week for the Show Us Your Garden segment. We have some beans that grow around a pole, a hummingbird moth hiding among the petunias and a variety of plants and sculptures maintained by someone who really enjoys retirement. Thanks for sending in these great photos.
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CROOK COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County Health and Human Services and Rimrock Trails are hosting a series of free community events throughout September in observance of National Recovery Month and National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. The activities will lead up to a community resource fair in Prineville later this month. The resource fair, titled
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Tuesday, September 1st: Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/.
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Think Wild’s Beaver Works Oregon program is seeking volunteers for an expanded fall field season after wildfires and unsafe summer conditions forced the cancellation and rescheduling of multiple restoration projects. The recruitment push will run through September and October across Central and Eastern Oregon to make up for field time lost
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JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — As we wrap up August, which is National Emergency Management Awareness Month, Jefferson County is recognizing the people working behind the scenes to keep residents informed during emergencies. During fire season, emergency management teams work around the clock to provide updates and important information to the community. That includes coordinating with
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CROOKED RIVER RANCH, Ore. (KTVZ) — When a house fire breaks out, every second counts — including when it comes to getting your pets to safety. Crooked River Ranch Fire & Rescue says a device called Rescue Retriever was designed to help firefighters locate pets inside a burning home. The device detects smoke and activates
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ): The Deschutes County Search & Rescue Foundation is hosting “Not’cho Grandma’s BINGO” Sunday morning, September 6th, at Silver Moon Brewing in Bend. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. and bingo games begin around 10 a.m., with proceeds supporting local search and rescue volunteer activities and community programs. The fundraiser is organized in partnership
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Street Dog Hero will hold its 4th Annual Street Dog Hero Gala on Sept. 19, 2026, in Bend, Ore. The event raises funds for local and international animal rescue and veterinary efforts. The gala will take place from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon.
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A routine shift took a wild turn for local police when officers were called to assist with a feisty turkey on the loose. According to the department, the bird proved to be a difficult suspect, refusing to follow orders, ignoring police authority, and testing the limits of training that surprisingly never
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Incoming freshmen at Sisters High School had the campus to themselves Monday for a dedicated orientation day to begin the new school year. The new high school students spent their morning getting to know one another and touring the building. Upperclassmen volunteered as mentors for the day, guiding tours and answering
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The local candidate field is set, and preparations are underway in Deschutes County for the November general election.Deschutes County Clerk Steve Dennison says the slate of local candidates was finalized Tuesday afternoon, marking another step in the process of preparing ballots for voters this fall.“Everything as of Tuesday afternoon at 5
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Wednesday, August 26th: Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/.
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Adrielle Hasara highlights three local events, from the return of Battle of the Bands all to Art in the High Desert happening in Riverbend Park. For many more and to submit your own events, visit https://events.ktvz.com.
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MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The skies over Madras will come alive with precision jets, aerobatic maneuvers, and historic warbirds as the 26th annual Airshow of the Cascades returns to the Madras Municipal Airport Friday and Saturday. Organizers describe the event as more than an airshow. The two-day festival combines aerial performances with aircraft displays, rides,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Local organizations in Bend can now apply for funding to help make a positive impact on the environment. The City of Bend’s Climate Action Partner grant program provides funding for projects that support the city’s community climate action plan. The deadline to apply is September 8th, 2026. To learn more about
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