Deschutes County seeks volunteer to serve on Budget Committee
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County on Wednesday invited community members to apply for an open position on the Budget Committee. Applications will…
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Firebusters 2025, Day 3: Be visible, stay safe!
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Fall means being prepared for shorter days with less sun. When walking or rolling, wearing dark clothes can make you seem…
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FAMILY FUN: Fall Farm Day happening this weekend in Tumalo
TUMAO, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Saturday, October 11th, head on out to the Franks Family Ranch in Tumalo for Fall Farm Day! From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. you can…
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RootedHomes and Caldera set to unveil Redmond community mural celebrating young local artists
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) RootedHomes and arts education non-profit Caldera are inviting the Central Oregon community to the unveiling of a new, vibrant…
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Street Dog Hero receives $5,000 grant from Miranda Lambert’s ‘Mutts Across America’ program
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Street Dog Hero says it has been recognized as the top nonprofit organization in Oregon and awarded a…
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Fun with ghostly spirits and stories: The Literary Ghost Walk returns to the Downtown Bend Library
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — It’s baaaaaack! The Literary Ghost Walk returns to the Downtown Bend Library, and this year’s…
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‘A rewarding way to give back’: Central Oregon’s AARP Foundation Tax Aide program seeking volunteers
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Tax season may be months away, but Central Oregon’s AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program is already recruiting volunteers. The…
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Madras attorney Timothy R. Gassner receives 2025 David C. Glenn Professionalism Award
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — As a member of the Oregon State Bar for over 50 years, David C. Glenn has served as a role model for professionalism within…
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Café Yumm! to hold fundraiser Friday benefitting Think Wild Central Oregon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening this Friday, October 10th, from 4 to 7 p.m., head on down to Café Yumm! in Bend’s Old Mill District to support Think…
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TACO TUESDAY: It’s National Taco Day!
(KTVZ) Tuesday, October 7th marks National Taco Day! National Taco Day used to be celebrated on October 4th but was adjusted so that it would always…
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SPOOKY SEASON: Moonlight Haunted Market happening Saturday at Silver Moon Brewing
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening this Saturday, October 11th, at Silver Moon Brewing in Bend, there’s a Moonlight Haunted Market! Get in the spirit of…
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ONE NIGHT ONLY: Central Oregon Mastersingers invites you to ‘Rooted in Song’
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Celebrate an unforgettable evening of music, community, and connection as the Central Oregon Mastersingers proudly present…
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CAST YOUR VOTE: ODFW to hold public viewing of annual stamp art contest submissions, you can vote for your favorite
OREGON (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is inviting the public to view artwork entered in the annual stamp art contest! That’s…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Tuesday, October 7th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Tuesday, October 7th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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EDCO names five ‘Growth Stage’ finalists for 2025 Bend Venture Conference
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Economic Development for Central Oregon (EDCO) announced Monday the five Growth Stage finalists who will compete at the 2025…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Monday, October 6th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Monday, October 6th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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Local Paws Pet Supply to host 5th Annual Customer Appreciation Event
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Local Paws of Redmond is hosting it’s 5th Annual Customer Appreciation Event. This is the largest pet-focused celebration in…
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Assistance League of Bend partners with Every Child Central Oregon to provide clothing bundles to foster children
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Assistance League of Bend® is proud to partner with Every Child Central Oregon to provide Emergency Clothing Bundles to…
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Assistance League of Bend to provide free knitted hats, other items at 26th annual Heaven Can Wait 5K walk/run
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Since 2014, Assistance League of Bend has been a vendor at the annual Heaven Can Wait 5K walk/run. This event draws hundreds…
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Makin’ it Local hosts month of food donation drives, community events in Sisters
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Makin’ It Local is pleased to host their annual October Feed Sisters Food Drive, in cooperation with the Sisters Kawanis Food…
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