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‘Essential workforce’: Ochoco National Forest is hiring seasonal workers for upcoming recreation season

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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Ochoco National Forest & Crooked River National Grassland said Thursday it is hiring seasonal employees for the upcoming recreation season and encouraged local residents to apply.   “Our seasonal workforce is essential to both visitor services and on-the-ground stewardship of our public lands,” said Forest Supervisor Jeff Marszal. “These positions strengthen

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Casey Andrews chosen as new executive director of the Central Oregon Trails Alliance

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(Update: Video Added) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After an extensive and thoughtful search process, the Central Oregon Trail Alliance has announced the hiring of Casey Andrews as the new executive director. The search engaged the Hiring Committee of the Board of Directors, additional board members, staff, and volunteers, who collectively dedicated more than 1,000 hours reviewing

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Bowl for Kids' Sake

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon’s Bowl for Kids’ Sake goes retro with ’80s theme this year

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(Update: Video Added) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon, a program of J Bar J Youth Services, just announced that its annual peer-to-peer fundraising event, the 2026 Bowl For Kids’ Sake is back and taking place on Thursday, May 7, at Sun Mountain Fun Center in Bend. This year, the event goes retro with an 80s-themed cosmic bowling

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OSU-Cascades tax help

OSU-Cascades offers free tax preparation services for qualifying individuals, families

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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State University–Cascades said Monday it’s hosting free tax preparation appointments for qualifying families and individuals through April 15. The service is provided through the Internal Revenue Service Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, known as VITA. The VITA program is designed to help people who need assistance preparing their own tax

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Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs honored for bighorn sheep restoration efforts

Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs honored for bighorn sheep restoration efforts

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WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs were honored for their decades-long bighorn sheep restoration efforts during the Wild Sheep Foundation’s annual show last month. The Tribes received the Wild Sheep Foundation’s Federal Statesman Award, which recognizes government agencies for outstanding contributions to wild sheep conservation. The recognition follows a successful

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Despite rumors, Sleep in Heavenly Peace Bend Chapter staying open, with a Valentine’s Day bed build planned

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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Despite community rumors that the Central Oregon Chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP) might close, the organization’s CEO, Bob Mickelsen, confirmed to KTVZ News that the chapter is staying open and busier than ever. In fact, a special Valentine’s Day Bed Build is on the calendar for Saturday, February 14, bringing together volunteers from the Sisters Rotary Club and

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Making a Difference: Every Child Central Oregon urges you to give back to local foster children

Making a Difference: Every Child Central Oregon urges you to give back to local foster children

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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — At KTVZ News, we focus our resources on bolstering the health and well-being of Central Oregon’s youth through our 21 Cares for Kids partnerships. This month we’re spotlighting Every Child Central Oregon, which works to provide tangible items to anyone with an active child welfare case. “2025 was a busy year for us like so many. Unfortunately, we saw an increase in the

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Catch a wave: ‘Know Waves’ with special programs all through February at Deschutes Public Library

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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) From crest to trough, ride “Know Waves” with Deschutes Public Library in February.  Make a splash by creating a mini, ocean-themed book and dip your toes into fly fishing with a budget-friendly introduction. Enjoy award-winning singer-songwriter Pete Kartsounes on guitar or unwind with a deeply relaxing movement and sound meditation. Teens can find their rhythm at poetry karaoke and open

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