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Annual ceremony in Salem honors Oregon’s fallen firefighters

June 11, 2026 7:56 am Kelsey Merison

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — A solemn tribute will take place next week in Salem as Oregon honors firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line…

Congrats Grad 2026: Final round of senior shoutouts!

June 11, 2026 7:48 am Kelsey Merison

A special salute to grads across Central Oregon! This is a time to honor the hard work, dedication, and bright futures of our local graduates who are…

Free community shred event in La Pine this Saturday

June 10, 2026 7:16 pm Triton Notary

LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office and Republic Services are partnering to host a free Community Shred Event this Saturday,…

OnPoint grant funds BendNEXT program for emerging Central Oregon leaders

June 10, 2026 7:06 pm Campbell Porter

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — OnPoint Community Credit Union has awarded a $3,500 grant to the BendNEXT Foundation to fund leadership development scholarships…

Sunrise Birthdays: Wednesday, June 10th

June 10, 2026 7:31 am Kelsey Merison

Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Wednesday, June 10th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…

Deschutes County nonprofits receive $135K in Cow Creek foundation grants

June 9, 2026 6:26 pm Campbell Porter

(KTVZ) — Some Central Oregon nonprofits are getting a funding boost from the Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation, which awarded $606,815 today to 87…

Run, play, rescue: Heroes on the Run returns with 7th annual Bend event benefiting Street Dog Hero

June 9, 2026 2:28 pm Campbell Porter

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The 7th Annual Heroes on the Run event, presented by Subaru of Bend, will take place on Sunday, June 14, in Bend’s Old Mill…

There’s Good News: Graduation season is here for Central Oregon students

June 9, 2026 8:25 am Kelsey Merison

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon high school graduates are celebrating the start of summer–and their adult lives. One KTVZ viewer, Angela Salido,…

Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries awards over $62,000 in preservation grants

June 9, 2026 8:10 am Kelsey Merison

OREGON (KTVZ) — The Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries (OCHC) has awarded $62,500 in grants to 14 historic cemetery projects across the state,…

Sunrise Birthdays: Monday, June 8th

June 8, 2026 8:22 am Kelsey Merison

Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Monday, June 8th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…

New creative arts center opens in Bend with focus on teens

June 8, 2026 2:21 am Tracee Tuesday

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A once-vacant building on NE Greenwood Avenue is becoming a new creative hub for Bend’s youth and local artists. The Open…

Crook County High School seniors celebrate graduation in style with parade tradition

June 5, 2026 7:12 pm Campbell Porter

PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County High School graduates celebrated their achievements today by taking part in a long-standing Prineville…

Mountain View High School celebrates Class of 2026 graduation

June 5, 2026 1:11 pm Harley Coldiron

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Against a stunning sunset, Mountain View High School celebrated the Class of 2026, honoring 271 graduates, including…

Sisters 4th Fest returns July 4 with free family-friendly events in downtown Sisters

June 5, 2026 12:15 pm Campbell Porter

SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The 3rd annual Sisters 4th Fest, a free and family-friendly Independence Day celebration, will take place from 7 a.m. to…

Rising rodeo stars set to shine at Crooked River Roundup in 2026

June 5, 2026 12:52 pm Harley Coldiron

PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Crooked River Roundup has announced the lineup of 2026 Young Gun contestants, a special feature event celebrating…

Help name Oregon State Police’s new K-9 trooper, a one-year-old red Labrador Retriever

June 5, 2026 6:30 am Kelsey Merison

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State Police has a new K-9 recruit and Oregon kiddos are invited to help name him. He’s a one-year-old red Labrador…

Save the Date: Local markets and the return of an annual car show happening this weekend in Central Oregon

June 5, 2026 6:18 am Kelsey Merison

Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Kelsey Merison highlights three local events, from two local markets to an annual…