Sunrise Birthdays: Wednesday, December 31st
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Wednesday, December 31st. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to…
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OSU-Cascades continues community tours through 2026
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State University–Cascades will continue offering its popular community tour program throughout 2026, responding to…
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Hoodoo hosting New Year’s Eve bash before closing again
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Hoodoo Ski Area will host its annual New Year’s Eve celebration on December 31, then close until more snow falls. The Easy…
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Festive fun: plenty of events at Mt. Bachelor to keep you busy between Christmas and New Year’s Day
There are some fun, festive events happening on Mt. Bachelor to keep you and the whole family busy between Christmas and New Year’s Day! From cookie…
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Making a Difference: Healing Reins reflects on 2025, looks ahead to an exciting 2026
TUMALO, Ore. (KTVZ) — For this month’s ‘Making a Difference’, we’re spotlighting Healing Reins, where lives are transformed through the power of…
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Save the Date: 21+ dance party, kids cookie decorating celebration, and more fun 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 a 21+ dance party in Bend to a…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Friday, December 26th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, December 26th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Wednesday, December 24th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Wednesday, December 24th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to…
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Community support: United Way’s CARES Drive aims to ease financial strain
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — One in three households in Central Oregon, roughly 30,000 families, struggle to make ends meet daily. In response, the United…
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18th annual Dirksen Derby canceled due to lack of snow, but community impact continues in Bend
(Update: added video including interview with founder) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A popular early-season snowboard event in Bend is on hold this year due…
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Community invited to pair of Sunday vigils marking Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The public is invited to attend two Sunday vigils to honor and remember community members who passed away this year while…
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It’s in the cards: Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend launch ‘Club 105′ to boost kids’ participation – and future success
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend celebrated its inaugural Club 105 ceremony on Thursday, a new program to recognize and reward…
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‘Holiday Dough’ delivers: Mid Oregon Credit Union members pitch in help area food banks
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Though the generosity of its members and community, Mid Oregon Credit Union said Friday that its 2025 Holiday Dough…
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Sweet Santa: Another round of viewer-submitted photos as Christmas quickly approaches
Capture the magic of the season! Join KTVZ and Advanced Northwest Welding for our Sweet Santa Photo Contest and share your best Santa snapshots for a…
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Save the Date: Jurassic Quest returns to Redmond, Bend Pavilion celebrates 10-year anniversary
Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Kelsey Merison highlights three local events, from Jurassic Quest returning to…
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One Class At a Time: Local art organization keeps creativity alive for Redmond elementary students
In Redmond, a community-backed arts effort is stepping up where school budgets fall short. It’s exactly the kind of innovative, student-centered…
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Hayden Homes and First Story mobilize to fight food insecurity in the Pacific Northwest
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This December, Hayden Homes, Simplicity by Hayden Homes, and First Story undertook a major philanthropic campaign across…
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From showroom to support: Subaru of Bend helps fuel Central Oregon stroke awareness nonprofit
Subaru of Bend is helping support a local nonprofit this holiday season in a way that could save lives.
As part of Subaru’s national Share the…
COCC’s Madras campus expansion opens soon; Tykeson Family Foundation gives $100K ‘capping grant’
(Update: Video Added) Major fundraising for Central Oregon Community College’s Madras campus expansion, set to open for winter term’s first day…
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Shepherd’s House Ministries seeks donations for free community Christmas dinners
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As the season of giving arrives, Shepherd’s House Ministries is preparing to share the warmth of Christmas with Central Oregon…
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