Sunrise Birthdays: Tuesday, August 19th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Tuesday, August 19th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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Learn how it works: Crook County seeks applicants for its first-ever County College program
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County is excited to launch its first-ever County College program and is now accepting applications from community…
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Back to School: Bend-La Pine Schools launch new app that can help your kids catch the bus on time
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — There’s a new app being used by Bend-La Pine Schools called My Ride K-12, and it gives parents up-to-date…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Monday, August 18th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Monday, August 18th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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Heather Quinn wins 2025 Waterston Desert Prize; High Desert Museum event to feature award-winning author Dan Flores
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Heather Quinn, a Minnesota-based writer, photographer and filmmaker, has been officially selected as the winner of the 11th…
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‘Know Secrets’ this September with the Deschutes Public Library at a variety of events
— Psst! The cat’s out of the bag this September as the Deschutes Public Library reveals “Know Secrets.” Plan the trip of a lifetime driving…
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Central Oregon Open Programming to host interview with Interim Sheriff Ty Rupert, invites questions from public
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Open Programming, a program of Connect Central Oregon, will host an in-depth interview with newly appointed…
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Save the Date: Comedy Night at Hosmer Bar
Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Matthew Draxton highlights three local events, from Comedy Night at Hosmer Bar to…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Friday, August 15th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, April 25th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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City of Bend hosting community meeting on plans to expand Outback water filtration, wells and reservoirs site
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend is hosting a community meeting about the future of the “Outback” site from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday,…
Continue ReadingBack to School Sweepstakes: KTVZ News Edition
KTVZ21, Cascade Village Shopping Center, and Sylvan Learning are inviting you to share your Back to School photos. Most Central Oregon kiddos aren’t…
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A new chapter for Central Oregon: SMART Reading accepting book donations to start a local Book Bank
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Children’s literacy nonprofit SMART Reading is now open for donations of new and gently used children’s books on an…
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KTVZ’s John Carroll speaks at EAA Bend chapter’s monthly meeting
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — KTVZ Chief Meteorologist John Carroll spoke at the monthly meeting of EAA (Experimental Aircraft Association) Chapter 1345 High…
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Show Us Your Garden: This week, a hot tub, a rockin’ garden and corn for daze
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — We had a wide range of gardens today that each have their own personality. First off, a garden consisting of a re-purposed hot…
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Clear the Shelters: loving animals at Brightside seeking their ‘fur’-ever homes
(update: adding video, comments from Brightside) REDMOND, Ore (KTVZ) – Since 2015, NBC’s Clear the Shelters has helped nearly 1.2 million pets find…
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Local nonprofits collaborate to launch ‘Marked for Love’ Diaper Bank in Central Oregon – and you can help
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Local nonprofit Every Child Central Oregon is expanding its programming to address a critical but often overlooked need in…
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City of Bend hosting pre-construction open house for Butler Market and Wells Acres roundabout, key route project
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City Council recently approved the construction contract for the Butler Market & Wells Acres Roundabout & Butler…
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BottleDrop to support nonprofits providing wildfire relief by matching $20,000
CLACKAMAS, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Beverage Recycling Cooperative, operator of the BottleDrop network, announced Wednesday that it is activating…
Continue Reading Back to School: First Day of School for Central Oregon School Districts
Bend-La Pine School DistrictFirst Day of Class: September 3rd (1st-6th and 9th grades – Staggered Kindergarten)First Day of Class: September 4th…
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Bend-La Pine Education Foundation receives $5,000 grant from to support classroom enrichments
July 2025 – The Bend-LaPine Education Foundation is proud to announce a recent award from the Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation. The $5,000 award…
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