BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Adaptive Sports will host its 19th annual Heroes Weekend at Mt. Bachelor from Jan. 29 to Feb. 1, 2026. The multi-day event provides veterans and active-duty service members with disabilities the opportunity to participate in adaptive skiing and snowboarding. Based in Bend, Ore., the program emphasizes mountain access and shared
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DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Most schools in the Bend-La Pine School district will not hold classes today, January 30th. This closure is for schools on the semester schedule. The district says today is a day for teachers to work on grades for the first semester of the school year. Bend-La Pine Schools confirmed this through
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, January 30th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/. It’s under the Contests tab on KTVZ.COM.
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Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Kelsey Merison highlights three local events, from a free day at the High Desert Museum thanks to Mid-Oregon Credit Union to the 4th annual Flannel Fest at Midtown Yacht Club! For many more and to submit your own events, visit https://events.ktvz.com.
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ)– There are some lessons we learn in school that last a lifetime and one Redmond teacher is making sure his students get those lessons early. KTVZ News and Mid Oregon Credit Union surprised Obsidian Middle School teacher Dan Grubb with a $1,000 award through the One Class at a Time program, which recognizes educators
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Dog owners, this one’s for you! There’s a new business in town that’s focused on fitness for your furry friend. Bend Barks & Rec, a locally-owned mobile dog fitness service proudly based in Bend, was created to support dogs and their people through safe, structured, and convenient exercise–regardless of weather, schedules, or
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, January 29th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/. It’s under the Contests tab on KTVZ.COM.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend said Wednesday they are extending their weekday hours to 7:30 p.m. to provide a safe space for teens. Teens ages 13+ and enrolled in school will be able to access Club facilities and programming at no cost, starting Monday, February 2nd. Teen-only programming and activities will run from 5:30-7:30
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation and SELCO Community Credit Union are kicking off the 50th year of the SELCO Pole Pedal Paddle with Wednesday’s announcement of the winning design for the annual artwork contest and the opening of online early-bird registration. The SELCO Pole Pedal Paddle is the largest annual fundraiser for MBSEF, a Central Oregon
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — St. Charles Health System announced Wednesday Community Benefit grants of more than $143,000 to 34 local organizations in Central Oregon. “The grants were awarded to provide basic needs, sponsor local events and as part of St. Charles’ Priority Grant to increase a sense of belonging and reduce loneliness and isolation,” the
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SPRINGFIELD, Ore. (KTVZ) — SELCO Community Credit Union announced Wednesday that it will begin accepting applications on Sunday for nearly $80,000 in SELCO Steps Up scholarships. The application window will remain open through Tuesday, March 31. SELCO will award 20 eligible students with a $3,500 scholarship. Additionally, one Lane County student will receive the $7,500 Richard Metzler Opportunity Scholarship, awarded to
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Wednesday, January 28th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/. It’s under the Contests tab on KTVZ.COM.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Trevor Noah has announced a special performance in Bend, Ore., scheduled for July 22, 2026, at Hayden Homes Amphitheater. Tickets go on sale Jan. 30, 2026, at 10 a.m. PT through ticketmaster.com. This performance follows Noah’s successful run as the host of “The Daily Show” on Comedy Central for seven years
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(Update: Video Added) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Heart of Oregon Corps has announced it was named 2025 Non-Profit Partner of the Year at the Central Oregon Builders Association’s annual Excellence Awards ceremony held Thursday, Jan. 15. The award was generously sponsored by Miller Lumber. Here’s the rest of HOC’s announcement, in full: The recognition comes on the heels of a successful year of community fundraising for Heart of
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregonians in need of help turned to NeighborImpact for assistance more than 1 million times in a year. That’s more than double the number seen just five years ago, according to new data from the agency that analyzes their annual impact. The organization said Monday it recorded 1,011,391 individual services provided to Central Oregonians assisted during the 2024-25 program year—more than
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Tuesday, January 27th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/. It’s under the Contests tab on KTVZ.COM.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Homeless Leadership Coalition, Central Oregon’s Continuum of Care, will be kicking off the annual Point in Time Count in Central Oregon on Tuesday. The count is part of a state and national effort to identify the number of individuals experiencing homelessness. HLC partners and volunteers will be counting sheltered and unsheltered homeless in Deschutes, Jefferson and Crook counties,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Police Department’s 42nd Community Academy is slated to kick off once again this April, and the department is encouraging community members to participate. According to the agency, the academy is designed to offer an inside look at policework and how BPD operates. The goal is to inform and educate
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – Four $2,500 scholarship opportunities are available to seniors from Redmond High School and Crook County High School who are interested in pursuing higher education in psychology, behavioral health, addiction studies, psychiatry, social work, and related fields. Students are encouraged to apply for this scholarship. The top student applicants from Redmond High and Crook County High School will be selected. The application submission deadline
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Sisters City Council is inviting community members to help shape the city’s priorities for the year by completing a City Council Goal Setting Survey by February 1. The survey offers residents a chance to share ideas, identify issues, and influence the direction of future City Council goals. The City Council says, each Winter,
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