BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) Central Oregon Community College will host youth camps from June 15 to Aug. 27, 2026. The hands-on, multi-day programs will take place at the college’s campuses in Bend, Redmond, Madras and Prineville. These camps are designed for children ages 10 to 15 and start at $59. The camps, part of COCC’s community
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Tuesday, May 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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REDMOND, Ore. — Memorial Day in Redmond began early Monday morning, with rows of American flags lining Terrebonne Pioneer Cemetery as the community gathered to honor those who served. The first ceremony took place from 9 to 9:45 a.m. at Terrebonne Pioneer Cemetery, where attendees paused to reflect and pay tribute to fallen service members.
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MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College’s education program at Deer Ridge Correctional Institution is set to confer its first-ever associate degree awards. Nine students will receive their college degrees at the annual graduation ceremony on Tuesday, June 9th, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The ceremony will take place at the facility located
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SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — The annual Art Meets Wine in Sunriver event will return for its eighth year on Saturday, May 30th, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Sunriver SHARC. The event, hosted by the Sunriver Women’s Club, serves as a major fundraiser to support nonprofits in south Deschutes County. The Sunriver Women’s Club
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon residents are invited to a free Affordable Homeownership Fair on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at Redmond City Hall. NeighborImpact HomeSource will host the event, connecting attendees with local affordable housing developers and resources for homebuyer education and eligibility. The fair is part of NeighborWorks Week, which
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Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Kelsey Merison highlights three local events, from return of Bend Brews & Beyond to a free outdoor yoga session in Bend’s Old Mill District. For many more and to submit your own events, visit https://events.ktvz.com.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) Laurie Danzuka, who leads the Native American Success Collective, recently visited fourth-grade students at Pine Ridge Elementary. Danzuka shared Native American heritage and culture with the students as part of their ongoing studies. The presentation was featured as part of the “One Class at a Time” segment. The Native American Success Collective
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Inside a Bend manufacturing facility, thousands of guitars are handcrafted each year. They’re played on stages around the world, but built from the ground up in Central Oregon. At Breedlove Guitars, the process is equal parts precision and artistry. The sounds of sawing and sanding fill the workshop as raw wood
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Think Wild, Central Oregon’s wildlife hospital and conservation center, is launching a series of new youth and family volunteer opportunities. These programs aim to engage the high desert community in caring for and protecting native wildlife. Think Wild, a small non-profit organization in Bend, relies on local community support to accomplish
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, June 3, to discuss the Community Development Department’s 2026-27 Work Plan. This hearing, scheduled for 9 a.m. at the Deschutes Services Building, located at 1300 NW Wall St. in Bend, invites community members to provide feedback. The public
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Cultural Tourism Fund (BCTF), a program of Visit Bend, recently awarded $300,000 in grants to 22 organizations in Bend. This funding supports arts and cultural tourism projects to increase participation in cultural experiences and spur economic activity during Bend’s shoulder seasons. The BCTF has now reinvested more than $2.8
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(update: adding video, comments from future homeowner, First Story director) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A local family’s dream of homeownership took a major step forward Wednesday, as First Story, volunteers, and community leaders raised the first walls of their new home in Bend. First Story, a nonprofit founded by Hayden Homes, helps families build long-term
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Community radio station KPOV is celebrating its 21st anniversary with a Beatles Sing-Along fundraiser on June 26. The event, scheduled from 7-10 p.m. at The Commonwealth Pub in Bend, marks the return of a popular gathering after a 2-year hiatus. Tickets are currently on sale and are expected to sell out
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A community wildfire preparedness event will be held Wednesday, May 27, at Discovery Corner in Bend, with several westside neighborhoods in attendance. The event will provide important information on home hardening and evacuation preparedness. From 5:00 to 5:30 p.m., attendees can visit with members from Bend Emergency Management, Bend Police, Bend
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Cascades East Transit (CET) is inviting the community to explore public transportation during “Try Transit Week,” occurring June 1st–5th across Central Oregon. The initiative offers free rides on Bend fixed routes and Redmond Flex Routes A and B during commute hours to encourage new riders and highlight public transit benefits. Throughout
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OREGON (KTVZ) — The Bureau of Land Management will host three public events across Oregon to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence and recognize the BLM’s 80th anniversary of public land stewardship. The events aim to foster a deeper appreciation of the nation’s past, the beauty and value of public lands, and the work
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The second annual Bend Blues Festival will return to Silver Moon Brewing in Bend on Saturday, June 27, 2026. This all-ages event will offer a full day of live blues, roots, soul, gospel and Americana music. Festival organizer Bob Heffernan stated the event aims to celebrate America’s musical heritage while building
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Just announced, Banda Carnaval is coming to the 2026 Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo! Banda Carnaval will bring the unmistakable sound of Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico, to Central Oregon on Sunday, August 2nd. Read the full press release from the Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo below: “The Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State Police recently held a special ceremony, honoring a young hero. OSP, local fire, and EMS agencies gathered on May 16th to honor 8-year-old Emma for her extraordinary bravery following a serious crash on December 5th of last year. OSP says, after her family’s vehicle left the roadway, Emma realized her
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