Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Kelsey Merison highlights three local events, from RendezVan at Mt. Bachelor to the annual Salmon Run in Bend. For many more and to submit your own events, visit https://events.ktvz.com.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Jeff Bekos, founder of “One Dad’s Mission,” arrived in Bend Thursday as part of his cross-country cycling journey to visit every Ronald McDonald House in the United States. The aim of “One Dad’s Mission” is to raise awareness about the critical support Ronald McDonald Houses provide to families. Bekos’ wife supports
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon’s inaugural Aerial Drone Competition season will conclude today, April 16th, at Ridgeview High School’s Upper Gym in Redmond. The free event is open to the public and will feature all three Aerial Drone Competition mission events. Student pilots and programmers from Crook County High School in Prineville, Ridgeview High
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, April 16th. 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. (KTVZ) — BrightSide Animal Center announced Wednesday the expansion of its hours to include Sundays, beginning Sunday, June 7th, with hours of operation being 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM. “This change is part of the organization’s ongoing commitment to better serve the community and increase access to essential animal services such as owner reclaims, animal
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Fire & Rescue, in conjunction with the Central Oregon Fire Chiefs Association, announced Wednesday that outdoor debris burning in the area outside the city limits will close at the end of April for the Bend area. Outdoor debris burning will be open “as conditions allow” in the rural areas surrounding
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — For the second straight year, the Latino Community Association will cancel its Latino Fest, a long-standing celebration of Latin American cultural diversity in Central Oregon, the organization announced Wednesday. “Because the festival is a public event in a public space, we cannot guarantee that attendees, performers, or vendors will be safe from racial profiling
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Ainsley Schwarm, a fifth grader at Tom McCall Elementary, has won the 2026 Redmond “If I Were Mayor…” student poster contest, the City of Redmond announced via Facebook Wednesday. Her winning poster, which includes proposals for more youth activities and parks in Redmond, will now advance to a statewide competition. Mayor
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WARREN, Michigan (KTVZ) — A community dog treat and toy stand, built by Trisha Rowe and her daughters, has become a popular spot in a quiet Warren, Michigan neighborhood. The family created the free stand to bring joy to local dogs and their owners passing by their home. KTVZ first aired this story on Sunrise
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening Next, CASA of Central Oregon will host its annual Casablanca: A Masquerade Gala on Saturday, May 16th, 2026, from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon in Bend. This signature fundraising event raises critical funds to support advocacy for children in foster care in Central
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Autism Movement (COAM) is preparing to host two community events in Redmond in the coming weeks. The Shine Together Community Night is scheduled for Saturday, April 18th and the Shine Together Autism Walk & Festival will follow on Saturday, May 2nd. Both events will be held at General
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Wednesday, April 15th. 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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WASHINGTON, D.C. (KTVZ) — The U.S. Forest Service announced it will issue $248 million in Secure Rural Schools payments for 2025. This critical funding will be delivered to eligible states and counties with National Forest System lands. These payments are designed to sustain public schools, maintain local roads, strengthen wildfire preparedness and support other essential
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Members of Team Tempest from Bend’s Odyssey Martial Arts spent Sunday (4/12) volunteering at Think Wild Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation Center from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Team Tempest are working towards their black belt in Tong Soo Do karate. Part of their journey towards a black belt involves a community
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The annual Early Learning Conference of the Oregon Association for the Education of Young Children, Central Oregon chapter, will take place April 24-25. Central Oregon Community College, on its Bend campus, will host and coordinate the event. The conference is expected to draw more than 500 educators from across the region.
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — RootedHomes, a Bend-based nonprofit, is offering new, permanently affordable homeownership opportunities in northwest Redmond. The organization is selling homes at 345 NW 19th Street, Redmond, in a 23-home community designed with connection, sustainability and everyday living in mind, the organization says. The homes are currently available, with various information sessions and
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend community members are being invited to participate in a design open house for the 2027 Neighborhood Street Safety Program projects. The open house will be held in person and online to share project information and gather public input. The open house will take place on Thursday April 23 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at
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MT. BACHELOR, Ore. (KTVZ) — The countdown is on, as RendezVan returns to Mt. Bachelor this Thursday, bringing what the resort calls “the ultimate celebration of spring skiing and riding, live music, and van-life culture.” And this year, it also is a big end-of-season party — complete with lots of fresh snow from a spring snowstorm. This year,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Hayden Homes and Simplicity by Hayden Homes have stepped up to become the 2026 title sponsors for the Cascade Cycling Classic Downtown Criterium. The local homebuilders contributed $20,000 to ensure the continuation of the event, hosted by the Horner Cycling Foundation. The thrilling race is scheduled for Sunday, June 21, 2026,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Environmental Center will host its family-friendly Earth Day Fair and Celebration on Saturday, April 25, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Alpenglow Park in Bend, Ore. The outdoor event will feature music and dance, local food vendors, businesses, nonprofits and an activity zone for all ages. The event is
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