Junior Forecaster: Camryn enjoys the warmer weather along with mathematics
Camryn is in the 4th grade at Pine Ridge Elementary School and has a passion for reading, writing and math. Arguably, three of the more important…
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Show Us Your Garden: Purple Majesty, Golden Glow and Rustic Cart
This week’s three gardens showcase the variety of colors that exist in the region this time of year. We have an awesome display of purple in our…
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NeighborImpact secures $50,000 to boost child care nutrition programs
(KTVZ) — NeighborImpact received a $50,000 grant today from The Rosendin Foundation to support child care nutrition programs across Central Oregon.…
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Bend-La Pine Schools updates smoke safety policies for students
Bend-La Pine Schools has lowered its Air Quality Index threshold for bringing students indoors from 200 to 151. The policy update, which is already…
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Family Access Network receives $15,000 grant to support Central Oregon families
CENTRAL OREGON (KTVZ) — The Family Access Network received a $15,000 grant from Trust Management Services, LLC to support client funding for…
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There’s Good News: Local students leave a creative mark on Prineville with train locomotive
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — There’s Good News in Prineville, where local high school students are putting their creativity and classroom skills to…
Continue Reading Free housing fair in Bend to connect residents with affordable homeownership
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon residents interested in affordable homeownership can attend a free housing fair this Wednesday, Sept. 23, in…
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Motorcyclists of Central Oregon’s Teddy Bear Run for pediatric patients across High Desert
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Motorcyclists of Central Oregon will hold its 28th annual Teddy Bear Run on Saturday, September 26th, collecting and delivering…
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Great Bark Bash draws hundreds to downtown Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Hundreds of people attended the 2026 Great Bark Bash in downtown Bend. The event took place as part of the local Oktoberfest…
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When should Central Oregon drivers switch to winter tires? What to know before the cold arrives
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Fall is just getting underway, but now is a good time for Central Oregon drivers to start thinking about getting their vehicles…
Continue ReadingSave the Date: Tower Theatre Foundation hosts cultural diversity event at Commons Cafe, Playful Paws celebrates 450 adoptions with parking lot party, and More Events Happening This Weekend in Central Oregon
Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Adrielle Hasara highlights three local events, from celebrating Bend’s cultural…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Friday, September 18th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, September 18th: Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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Central Oregon health officials urge early preparation for upcoming flu season
(Update: adding video, comments from Deschutes County Health Services & St. Charles Health System) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Flu activity is beginning…
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YOU’RE INVITED: Redmond Fire & Rescue to host community day this Saturday
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening next, Redmond Fire & Rescue is inviting you to their community day! The fun takes place this Saturday,…
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Meet Scribble, an Avalanche Rescue Dog in training at Mt. Bachelor
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mt. Bachelor has an adorable new team member! Scribble is a young black lab navigating the world of Mt. Bachelor Ski Patrol, in…
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Lights Out: Helping Migrating Birds Across Oregon
As millions of birds migrate through Oregon this fall, residents are being asked to dim unnecessary lights at night. Many birds travel after dark,…
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Show Us Your Garden: Walkway flowers, Bee Balm and a garden on a hill
This week we highlight three special gardens in Central. One is a lovely walkway lined by flowers and a couple of barrels of flowers at the stoop.…
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New Redmond youth workforce campus completes $8 million campaign
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — An anonymous $400,000 donation has enabled Heart of Oregon Corps to reach its capital campaign goal for a new youth workforce…
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La Pine gets $2.49 million grant for fire station upgrades
LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The La Pine Rural Fire Protection District has received a $2,499,000 grant for seismic upgrades and expansion at its main…
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Feed Sisters sets ambitious 5,000-pound food drive goal for 2026
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Feed Sisters 2026 food drive aims to collect 5,000 pounds of nonperishable food for the Sisters Kiwanis Food Bank during…
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