Cascades East Transit launches “Try Transit Week” with free rides and fun events
Cascades East Transit Launches “Try Transit Week” June 1–5 Free Commute-Hour Rides, Pop-Up Events, and Community Challenges…
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Congrats Grad 2026: Fourth round of senior shoutouts!
A special salute to grads across Central Oregon! This is a time to honor the hard work, dedication, and bright futures of our local graduates who are…
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Wear orange and red for Ember: How you can support the Cuen family following a tragic loss
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregonians are asked to wear orange and red on Friday, June 5th, for a local girl named Ember. Ember is the…
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Family honor & remember Ember, 6 year old killed at Suttle Lake
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) The family of the 6 year old who was killed in a trailer accident at Suttle Lake is looking to honor and remember their loved one,…
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Deschutes County hosts free health fair for families
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Parents and children across Deschutes County recently attended a free health fair in Bend today at the Deschutes County Health…
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Students raise funds for Environmental Center through sneaker drive
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Students from North Star Elementary School’s Green Team, recently collected more than 400 used sneakers. The…
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Bend Park & Rec hosts ‘Live Well, Age Well’ fair with BBQ, live music, and health services
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Park & Recreation District will host its “Live Well, Age Well” Expo on Tuesday, June 9, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at…
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St. Charles Bend hosts NICU reunion for former patients and families
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — St. Charles’ Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) will host a reunion for its current and former patients, their families and…
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RootedHomes celebrates 23 new permanently affordable homes in Redmond
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — RootedHomes will celebrate the completion of Rooted at 19th, a community of 23 permanently affordable homes, with a public…
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Bethlehem Inn raises $425,000 to support homeless in Central Oregon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bethlehem Inn, Central Oregon’s leading emergency shelter, raised $425,000 at its annual ‘Spotlight on Homelessness’ fundraiser…
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Riley Green set to return to Bend’s Hayden Homes Amphitheater this September
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Just announced, country music star Riley Green will return to Bend’s Hayden Homes Amphitheater on September 18th, 2026, with…
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Four Central Oregon students awarded Kiefer Leutschaft Memorial Scholarships
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Rimrock Trails Treatment Services and the Kiefer Magical Legacy Fund announced the recipients of the 2026 Kiefer…
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There’s Good News: Jefferson County graduates stop by elementary and middle school to say farewell
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Graduating seniors from the Jefferson County School District made a special stop this week. Graduates returned to…
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Cascades East Transit hosts Try Transit Week event at new Central Library
BEND, Ore (KTVZ) – Cascades East Transit (CET), in partnership with the City of Bend Transportation & Mobility Department and Commute Options,…
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Gov. Kotek orders Oregon DMV to halt undercover plates for ICE; concerns over legality
BEND, Ore (KTVZ) – Gov. Tina Kotek directed the Oregon Driver and Motor Vehicles Service (DMV) to stop issuing undercover license plates to U.S.…
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Pay It Forward: Crook County Search & Rescue
CROOK COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County Search and Rescue recently received a $500 donation through the “Pay It Forward” program. The funds will…
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Save the Date: Friday Night Roller Dancing in Bend 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 Friday Night Roller Dancing at…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Friday, May 29th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, May 29th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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State health officials warn of declining vaccination rates in Oregon schools
Oregon’s kindergarten vaccination rates have fallen to a new low for the 2025-2026 school year. This coincides with record high nonmedical exemptions…
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Summer EBT program returns to help Oregon kids during summer break
BEND, Ore (KTVZ) – The Oregon Summer Electronic Benefits (Summer EBT) program is returning in 2026 to help families buy groceries for school-aged…
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