Central Oregon youth in crisis seek temporary host homes
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Cascade Youth & Family Center, a program of J Bar J Youth Services, is seeking community members across Central Oregon to…
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Local workers celebrated as Sisters Habitat for Humanity dedicates homes
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sisters Habitat for Humanity will dedicate the final five homes at Woodlands, a 10-cottage affordable housing community in…
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Apply to join Oregon’s Recreational Trails Program Grants Advisory Committee
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is seeking two volunteers to serve on its Recreational Trails Program Grants…
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Old Mill Classic Cruz: A celebration of vintage vehicles and local veterans
(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Old Mill District was filled with classic cars, custom builds, and vintage motorcycles Sunday as the…
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Shoshone Nation leader honored with inaugural ‘Schnitzer Prize of the West’
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new prize honoring innovative solutions to challenges across the American West was awarded Sunday evening at the High Desert…
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Central Oregon residents gain access to $7.44M in down payment assistance
CENTRAL OREGON, Ore. (KTVZ) — Thistle & Nest is offering $7.44 million in down payment assistance and an innovative land trust model to…
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Community unites for mental health awareness walk in Bend on Sunday
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — NAMI Central Oregon will host its Community Mental Health Awareness Walk on Sunday at 9 a.m. PT. The event will take place at…
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‘The Butcher & The Brewer’ coming to Bend for one night only, offering a unique dining experience
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening next, a unique event is coming to Bend on Tuesday, May 19th: ‘The Butcher & The Brewer’. Get ready for an…
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Save the Date: FREE Children’s Fish Fair, ‘Crush Cancer’ fundraiser, and more events happening this weekend in Central Oregon
Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Kelsey Merison highlights three local events, from the free Children’s Fish Fair…
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There’s Good News: Beaver Works restoration projects coming to Malheur and Ochoco National Forests; volunteers needed
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Think Wild Central Oregon is gearing up for it’s Beaver Works habitat restoration projects in the Malheur and Ochoco National…
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Luau and auction fundraiser happening this month benefitting La Pine Community Kitchen
LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening this month, one of the most important pillars of southern Deschutes County is holding a fundraiser. On Saturday,…
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BLM seeks artist-in-residence to capture Oregon’s Yaquina Head beauty
SALEM, Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management is seeking an Artist-in-Residence at the Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area in Newport, Oregon. The…
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There’s Good News: Project Happy Face returns to Bend Farmers Market with mobile dermatology clinic
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — There’s Good News today, and it has to do with being proactive. Right now, it’s Melanoma Awareness Month. Throughout May,…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Wednesday, May 13th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Wednesday, May 13th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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There’s Good News: Campers of all abilities experience adventure with adaptive sports program
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Campers of varying ability levels took to the trails and waters this weekend, experiencing the thrill of adaptive mountain…
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Happening Now: Volunteers needed for park and trail projects through October
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Park and Recreation District is inviting community members to join its Natural Resources and Trails team with upcoming…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Tuesday, May 12th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Tuesday, May 12th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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History Bricks 2026: Recreate Deschutes County landmarks with LEGO
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes Historical Museum is hosting the History Bricks 2026 LEGO Contest, inviting community members to recreate historic…
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Newberry Volcano arts and culture celebration to take place in Bend, here’s how you can attend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Origins Project will present “Echoes of Eruption,” a multifaceted program exploring the Newberry Volcano through…
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‘Coolest Thing Made in Oregon’ contest returns, submission window open now
OREGON (KTVZ) — Oregon Business & Industry has announced the fourth annual ‘Coolest Thing Made in Oregon’ contest is open now through July.…
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