Save the Date: Saturday’s full of events
Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Matthew Draxton highlights three local events, from a car wine and shine show at…
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Furry Friends: Ruby the Rottweiler loves people and being a couch potato
This week’s Furry Friend is Ruby, a 5 1/2-year-old Rottweiler looking for her forever home at Brightside Animal Center in Redmond. Ruby loves people…
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‘A huge blessing’: Healing Reins Equine Assisted Services is changing the lives of Central Oregonians
TUMALO, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here at KTVZ News, we focus our resources on bolstering the health and well-being of Central Oregon’s youth — through our 21…
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Crooked River Roundup announces 2025 ‘Young Gun’ contestants, including standout cowgirl Kingslee Green
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Crooked River Roundup is proud to introduce the lineup for its 2025 Young Gun Contestants, a special feature event…
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Shepherd’s House Ministries extends ‘Protein Power Drive’ amid federal cuts, urgent need for donations
Shepherd’s House Ministries said Thursday it is extending its urgent Protein Power Drive appeal through the upcoming weekend, as donations have been…
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City of Bend hosting neighborhood workshop, roundtable on wildfire resiliency next week
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Community members are invited to join the City of Bend for a unique engagement opportunity on Thursday, June 12, from 5:30 – 8…
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La Pine Community Kitchen kicks off fundraising campaign for new facility
La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The La Pine Community Kitchen is launching a major fundraising campaign to build a brand-new facility — one that organizers…
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Two Bend artists will have their works displayed at Bend Public Works campus
BEND, Ore. –(KTVZ)– Four artists get their creative works displayed at the new city of Bend’s public works campus, including two artists from Bend.…
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Bend-La Pine schools transportation team brings home hardware for driving excellence
BEND, Ore. –(KTVZ)– They’re the first to greet students in the morning and the last to see them home safely. Now some of the Bend-La Pine School’s…
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RootedHomes extends Redmond housing lottery, offers down payment assistance for veterans
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) —RootedHomes announced Wednesday an extension of the housing lottery for their first community in Redmond, Rooted at 19th. The…
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Latino Community Association celebrates 25 years as it cuts the ribbon on its permanent home
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Just in time for its 25th anniversary, the Latino Community Association signed a deal to buy its headquarters at 2680 NE Twin…
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Registration opens for 26th annual Heaven Can Wait 5K, St. Charles annual breast cancer fundraiser
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — St. Charles Foundation invites the community to register for the 26th annual Heaven Can Wait 5K, which will take place on…
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Looking forward to a safe place to play: Redmond groundbreaking highlights future playground for children of homeless
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Yellow toy dump trucks stood out against the dirt, an excavator behind them in the lot behind Mountain View Fellowship…
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It’s Cascades East Transit’s ‘Try Transit Week’: Free rides and prizes, start of extended weekday hours
You can join Cascades East Transit for free bus rides during Try Transit Week, a community-wide celebration of public transportation throughout…
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Sunriver Music Festival awards scholarships to 16 advanced young music students
SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sixteen accomplished young musicians aged 10-20 have been awarded scholarships from the Sunriver Music Festival. Young…
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Eight St. Charles Health System nurses earn DAISY Awards for outstanding, compassionate care
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Eight nurses from St. Charles Health System recently earned DAISY Awards for Extraordinary Nurses, recognizing the outstanding,…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Friday, May 30th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, May 30th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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Save the Date: From a comic con to a garden fair, there’s a lot happening this weekend in Central Oregon
Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Matthew Draxton highlights three local events, from the Beaver State Comic Con to…
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City of Bend, Deschutes County outline Saturday’s closure of public land at Juniper Ridge, Temporary Safe Stay Area
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County and the City of Bend, working collaboratively to address health and safety concerns at…
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‘Pricing everyone out of the American Dream’: Wildfire risk causes insurance distress for Central Oregon homeowners
(Update: adding video, comments by insurance agent, homeowner) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — From staggering rate increases to notices of cancellation, a…
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