City of Bend to discuss major infrastructure projects at open house
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend will hold a community open house April 7 to discuss the Hawthorne Connections Study and other major…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Wednesday, March 25th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Wednesday, March 25th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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Apply now: Board of Directors vacancies at Prineville-Crook County Chamber
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Prineville-Crook County Chamber of Commerce is seeking candidates for two upcoming vacancies on its board of…
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PIE Fest 2026: $69,000 donated to Central Oregon nonprofits by business members
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The business membership program Purpose in Expenses distributed nearly $69,000 to Central Oregon nonprofits during a community…
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Bend’s Downtown Library to close for remodel, Central Library to fill gap
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Downtown Bend Library will close for a comprehensive remodel on April 10, 2026, marking the first major renovation in the…
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Crook County Foundation Scholarship Applications open, CCHS seniors & those seeking higher education eligible to apply
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Crook County Foundation opened its 2026 Scholarship Applications on March 16th, offering funding opportunities for…
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There’s Good News: ‘Dude’ the tortoise recovering well following Bend structure fire
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Fire and Rescue took to social media Monday to share an update on a tiny survivor. According to the agency, many concerned…
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Redmond School District celebrates students who were awarded academic honors by College Board
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Students at Redmond and Ridgeview High Schools earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs.…
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Care for the Land ‘Spring Trash Bash’ set for May 30th in Central Oregon
CABIN BUTTE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Discover Your Northwest will host the first annual Care for the Land ‘Spring Trash Bash’ on May 30th in the Cabin Butte…
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Heritage Apple Corps launches Heritage Fruit Tree Registry providing detailed historical records, orchard maps, and more
OREGON (KTVZ) — The Heritage Apple Corps has launched the Heritage Fruit Tree Registry to document historic fruit trees across Central Oregon.…
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Oregon Lightning kicks off 2026 season with community event in Prineville
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Lightning arena football team will host a community event this Friday at the Les Schwab Tire Center in…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Monday, March 23rd
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Monday, March 23rd. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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Seussical Jr. brings Dr. Seuss magic to Sisters stage
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The colorful world of Dr. Seuss is coming to life in Sisters this weekend as Ovation Performing Arts debuts its youth…
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Thousands of Oregon students attend FFA convention in Redmond
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Approximately 4,000 high school students from across the state gathered at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds in Redmond this…
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Mt. Bachelor launches 2026/27 season pass sales with ‘Buy Now, Ski Now’ perk
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mt. Bachelor will begin selling 2026/27 season passes on March 24, featuring a “Buy Now, Ski Now” perk that grants new…
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NeighborImpact helps Redmond TSA workers during partial shutdown with $5,000 in gift cards
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — NeighborImpact donated more than $5,000 in gift cards to support TSA employees at Redmond Municipal Airport who are working…
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High Desert Chamber Music partners with St. Vincent de Paul for community donation drive at concert
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — High Desert Chamber Music is partnering with the Society of St. Vincent de Paul to host a community donation drive during its…
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“An Unforgettable Experience”: Changing Patterns to host 3rd annual incarceration re-entry simulation fundraiser
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — “What would you need to successfully navigate life after incarceration?” is a question that Changing Patterns’ 3rd annual…
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Sunrise Birthdays: March 19th, 2026
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, March 19th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an…
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‘Means the world’: Bend local Bella Emry reflects on American Idol journey
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Under bright lights and national attention, 22-year-old Bella Emry is quickly becoming a name to watch. But behind her recent…
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