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Sunrise Birthdays: Thursday, March 12th

March 12, 2026 7:17 am Kelsey Merison

Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, March 12th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…

Over 100 bottles of wine up for grabs at Rotary Club of Greater Bend’s Wine Raffle

March 10, 2026 11:52 am Harley Coldiron

DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Rotary Club of Greater Bend will hold its annual Wine Raffle on March 13, 2026, at Aspen Hall in Bend. The…

Creating pathways to success: Heart of Oregon Corps receives boost from O’Reilly Automotive Foundation

March 10, 2026 4:08 pm Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – From building affordable homes to mitigating wildfire risks to providing local childcare and distributing fresh food,…

Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council chosen as a community host for 2026 Weaver Awards

March 10, 2026 3:35 pm Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council announced Tuesday that it’s been selected as one of 25 Community Host organizations for…

Camp Fire Absolutely Incredible skating party 3-2026

Kids and families invited to Camp Fire Central Oregon’s ‘Absolutely Incredible Kid Day’ ice skating party

March 10, 2026 2:48 pm Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Hey kids! It’s time to “ready, set, skate!” for FREE with Camp Fire Central Oregon on Sunday at The Pavilion in Bend. The…

Oregon State Legislature approves $42M for OSU-Cascades student health and recreation center

March 9, 2026 10:06 am Kelsey Merison, Claire Elmer

(Update: adding video, comments from students, dean of OSU-Cascades, and local lawmakers) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Years of growth are continuing here in…

Sunrise Birthdays: Tuesday, March 10th

March 10, 2026 8:29 am Matthew Draxton

Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Tuesday, March 10th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…

Webinar alert: Pacific Power shares wildfire mitigation strategies for 2026

March 10, 2026 8:26 am Matthew Draxton

Pacific Power will host an online discussion today, March 10, 2026, at 1 p.m. to address wildfire safety and preparedness. The webinar will focus on…

Free ‘Plant Something’ Oregon road map spotlights top places to find plants

March 9, 2026 6:15 pm Barney Lerten

WILSONVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new edition of the popular Plant Something Oregon Road Map is out, and available for people to order for free online…

Red Cross urges March blood donations, to make up for serious shortage; here’s the local schedule

March 9, 2026 4:54 pm Barney Lerten

PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The American Red Cross is urging donors to help the national blood supply recover following a severe shortage in February…

Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend honor longtime resident Jim Crowell with inaugural Service to Youth Award

March 9, 2026 1:58 pm Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend recently honored longtime Bend resident Jim Crowell for his decades of service and support…

Sisters Habitat for Humanity completes Village Meadows affordable housing project, a decade in the making

March 9, 2026 1:27 pm Barney Lerten

SISTERS, Ore.. (KTVZ) — Sisters Habitat for Humanity announced Monday the completion of the Village Meadows development, a 21-home affordable…

Happening Next: The BendFilm Gala! Celebrate the biggest night in Hollywood while supporting your community

March 9, 2026 10:28 am Silas Moreau

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — BendFilm will host its annual fundraising Gala on Sunday, March 15th at The Pavilion at Tetherow to support student filmmaking…

Seeds of Abundance: Limits, Loss & Regeneration; a new, interactive exhibit calls for your contribution

March 9, 2026 9:30 am Silas Moreau

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Scalehouse Gallery in Bend is currently hosting “Seeds of Abundance: Limits, Loss & Regeneration,” a solo exhibition by…

Sunrise Birthdays: Monday, March 9th

March 9, 2026 7:11 am Kelsey Merison

Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Monday, March 9th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…

Skilled trades shortage addressed as welding tour visits Redmond High School

March 6, 2026 2:49 pm Matthew Draxton

(Update: adding video). REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Western Welding Academy’s Blue Collar Tour visited Redmond High School on March 6th to provide…

Deschutes County seeks new Planning Commission member from Redmond/Terrebonne area

March 6, 2026 5:53 pm Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County is inviting residents in the Redmond/Terrebonne community to apply for a position on the county’s Planning…

Donate a box, help a family: Cereal drive at Oregon Fred Meyer stores

March 6, 2026 8:47 am Kelsey Merison

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Nonprofit partners will be stationed at Fred Meyer store entrances across the state on Saturday, March 7th, for the National…

Making a Difference: Sleep in Heavenly Peace aims to ensure no child sleeps on the floor

Making a Difference: Sleep in Heavenly Peace aims to ensure no Central Oregon child sleeps on the floor

March 6, 2026 8:03 am Kelsey Merison

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — At KTVZ News, we focus our resources on bolstering the health and well-being of Central Oregon’s youth—through our 21 Cares…

Save the Date: From the return of the Central Oregon Sportsmen’s Show to First Friday in Bend and Redmond, here’s some events happening this weekend

March 6, 2026 7:48 am Kelsey Merison

Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Matthew Draxton highlights three local events, from the return of the Central…