BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Park and Recreation District is inviting community members to join its Natural Resources and Trails team with upcoming volunteer project days from May to October. Volunteers are needed to roll up barbed wire, pull weeds, remove trash, close off unofficial trails, and plant native vegetation at several volunteer projects scheduled
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Tuesday, May 12th. 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) — The Deschutes Historical Museum is hosting the History Bricks 2026 LEGO Contest, inviting community members to recreate historic Deschutes County landmarks using LEGO bricks. The event celebrates America’s 250th anniversary by bridging the past and present through creative artistic expression. Submissions for the contest are due by July 3rd, 2026 and
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Origins Project will present “Echoes of Eruption,” a multifaceted program exploring the Newberry Volcano through arts, sciences, and Indigenous living traditions. The event will take place June 25th and 26th, 2026, at the Tower Theatre in Bend. “Echoes of Eruption” marks the innovative arts and culture nonprofit’s first program
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OREGON (KTVZ) — Oregon Business & Industry has announced the fourth annual ‘Coolest Thing Made in Oregon’ contest is open now through July. State residents will have the opportunity to vote for the coolest product manufactured within Oregon. The nomination window for products is now open and will close on July 10th. The contest will
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — NeighborImpact is encouraging income-qualified households across Central Oregon to apply for weatherization services and free HEPA air purifiers. These services aim to improve home comfort, energy efficiency and indoor air quality as the region prepares for wildfire season. The program is providing HEPA air purifiers with replacement filters through a Healthy
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Community College’s Redmond Community Choir will present a free performance of “Americana: Celebrating Our Musical Roots” on Sunday, May 17, at 4 p.m. The concert will take place at the Redmond High School auditorium, located at 675 SW Rimrock Way. The nearly 80-member choir’s program features songs of
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Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Matthew Draxton highlights three local events, from a creator’s market, to the Beltane Moonlight Market, and the 2026 Mom’s Maker’s and Mimosa’s Market. For many more and to submit your own events, visit https://events.ktvz.com.
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, May 7th. 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) — Bend Fire & Rescue is observing May as National Wildfire Awareness Month, encouraging the community to prepare their homes for potential emergencies. This initiative comes amid a local drought declaration and a forecast for hot, dry conditions, highlighting the persistent wildfire threat to the region. A Wildfire Preparedness Fair is scheduled
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon advocates are raising concerns about what they say are widespread issues with the Social Security Administration, calling the problem a nationwide challenge impacting people with disabilities and their support networks. Sam Robinson, Board President and Founder of Unity4Inclusion, says the organization has been hearing from families, caregivers, and service
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Think Wild Central Oregon says that one of it’s own, Kylie Lanuza, has been awarded the 2026 Bob Sallinger Memorial Summer Fellowship from Bird Conservation Oregon! This fellowship honors the legacy of Bob Sallinger, a longtime Oregon conservation leader whose work combined science, collaboration, and a deep commitment to protecting wildlife and
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — A solemn ceremony in Oregon honored fallen law enforcement officers on Tuesday. The annual Oregon Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony was held at the Oregon Public Safety Academy where the state’s memorial stands. The event brought together families, colleagues, and public safety leaders from across Oregon to remember those who lost their
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Paddy Pint Road Race, Prineville’s annual running event, donated $5,000 to the Crook County School District on April 30, 2026. The funds are designated for new physical education equipment to enhance student wellness and activity opportunities across the district in Prineville, Ore. The donation will support the school district’s efforts
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Handmade Market will return to downtown Bend on Saturday, June 6th, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. More than 100 independent makers and artisans will showcase their crafts. It’s free to attend and all-ages are welcome. Produced by Urban Craft Uprising, the market offers a curated selection of
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Stroke Awareness Oregon will host the “Leading With a Purpose” event on May 5th, 2026, at the Tetherow Pavilion in Bend. The evening is dedicated to exploring how leadership creates meaningful impact and supports the organization’s mission to provide stroke education and resources. The event, centered on the theme “Impact Through
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As Oregon continues to face one of the highest rates of family homelessness in the country, Bethlehem Inn says it is beginning the early planning process for a possible expansion of its services in Redmond. The nonprofit, which has an emergency shelter in Bend and another shelter in Redmond, says the
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Editor’s Note: A video previously attached to this article incorrectly showed a City of Bend logo. The Downtown Bend Business Association is conducting this survey. BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) The Downtown Bend Business Association has developed a Draft Downtown Parking Management Plan and is seeking community input. The organization emphasizes that the plan is not finalized
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — St. Charles Health System’s Trauma Program will honor former trauma patients Wednesday, May 20, at St. Charles Bend. The event will feature 17-year-old Paige Wood, a local teen who will share her recovery story after surviving a traumatic car crash last summer. Wood’s crash occurred when she fell asleep while driving
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — “Chaos Theory,” Summit High School’s FIRST Robotics team from Bend recently reached the semi-finals at the FIRST World Championship in Houston. This achievement caps what may be the most accomplished season in Central Oregon robotics history. The team also made history by winning the Industrial Design Award at all four competitions
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