BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — St. Charles Health System today awarded more than $240,000 in Community Benefit grants to 45 local organizations in Central Oregon. The grants will support basic needs, help reduce loneliness and provide healthy, affordable food. The funding is part of St. Charles’ initiative to address key community needs across the region. The
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crux Fermentation Project in Bend announced the reopening of its pub lawn after a comprehensive renovation. A popular destination for families and youth sports, the renovated lawn blends thoughtful design, sustainability, and flexibility. This investment reflects a commitment to maintaining the character and spirit that have made the Crux lawn a
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — More than 800 community members attended Truck Time, a free event hosted by the Skylark Social Club in Bend on Saturday. The event provided young children with an opportunity to explore specialty vehicles and meet their operators. Truck Time serves as part of the Skylark Social Club, a new initiative from
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The High Desert Museum will open the annual ‘Art in the West’ exhibition and online auction on Saturday, July 18th, 2026, showcasing a variety of traditional and contemporary art. The exhibition celebrates the people, wildlife, landscapes, cultures, and history of the region, which extends from the eastern slope of the Cascades
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Tuesday, May 19th. 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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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Cascade Youth & Family Center, a program of J Bar J Youth Services, is seeking community members across Central Oregon to provide temporary host homes for youth ages 11 to 17 who are experiencing a moment of crisis. Through the Host Home Program, volunteers offer short-term, safe housing, typically for up
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sisters Habitat for Humanity will dedicate the final five homes at Woodlands, a 10-cottage affordable housing community in Sisters, on Friday, May 29th, 2026–and the community is invited to come out and celebrate with the new homeowners and learn more about local efforts to expand affordable housing opportunities. The Woodlands development
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is seeking two volunteers to serve on its Recreational Trails Program Grants Advisory Committee, with applications due by June 30th, 2026. The department aims to fill the roles of Biking Representative and Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Representative. Selected volunteers will serve three-year terms beginning in January
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(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Old Mill District was filled with classic cars, custom builds, and vintage motorcycles Sunday as the Old Mill Classic Cruz returned for its second year. The event brought together car enthusiasts, local vendors, and families for a day organizers say is about more than just showcasing vehicles
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new prize honoring innovative solutions to challenges across the American West was awarded Sunday evening at the High Desert Museum in Bend. Brad Parry, vice chairman of the Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Nation, was named the inaugural winner of the Schnitzer Prize of the West. The $50,000 award was
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CENTRAL OREGON, Ore. (KTVZ) — Thistle & Nest is offering $7.44 million in down payment assistance and an innovative land trust model to residents in Central Oregon. The program aims to help the local workforce transition from renting to owning by addressing financial barriers to homeownership. Opportunities are available in Bend, Madras and Prineville, providing
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — NAMI Central Oregon will host its Community Mental Health Awareness Walk on Sunday at 9 a.m. PT. The event will take place at Pioneer Park, located at 1525 NW Wall St in Bend. This 2-mile, wheelchair-accessible walk aims to reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness and support community mental health awareness.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening next, a unique event is coming to Bend on Tuesday, May 19th: ‘The Butcher & The Brewer’. Get ready for an unforgettable evening at Hawkeye and Huckleberry Lounge, as two local powerhouses collaborate on a multi-course experience. Join Chef Carlos Anthony at Hawkeye and Huckleberry and UPP Liquids for a beer dinner, celebrating
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Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Kelsey Merison highlights three local events, from the free Children’s Fish Fair in Redmond to the ‘Crush Cancer’ fundraiser in Terrebonne. For many more and to submit your own events, visit https://events.ktvz.com.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Think Wild Central Oregon is gearing up for it’s Beaver Works habitat restoration projects in the Malheur and Ochoco National Forests–and you have the chance to help out. The nonprofit is looking for volunteers from June 23rd-26th and again from July 9th-12th, to help restore and protect beaver habitat across central and eastern Oregon. The
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LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening this month, one of the most important pillars of southern Deschutes County is holding a fundraiser. On Saturday, May 30th, from 5-10 p.m., the La Pine Community Kitchen is holding ‘Together for Tomorrow’ luau and auction fundraiser. You can enjoy Hawaiian food and help feed people who need a hand up
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SALEM, Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management is seeking an Artist-in-Residence at the Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area in Newport, Oregon. The selected artist will help capture and share the area’s natural beauty and cultural stories during the nation’s 250th anniversary and the BLM’s 80th birthday. Applications for the residency are open through June
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — There’s Good News today, and it has to do with being proactive. Right now, it’s Melanoma Awareness Month. Throughout May, Project Happy Face is once again bringing its mobile dermatology clinic to the Bend Farmers Market, to offer free skin cancer screenings, biopsies if needed, and treatment for precancerous lesions to farmers
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Wednesday, May 13th. 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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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Campers of varying ability levels took to the trails and waters this weekend, experiencing the thrill of adaptive mountain biking and paddling, thanks to the collaborative efforts of the Kelly Brush Foundation and Oregon Adaptive Sports. The multi-day sports program offered participants a unique opportunity to connect with fellow adventurers and
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