Back to School: First Day of School for Central Oregon School Districts
Bend-La Pine School DistrictFirst Day of Class: September 3rd (1st-6th and 9th grades – Staggered Kindergarten)First Day of Class: September 4th…
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Bend-La Pine Education Foundation receives $5,000 grant from to support classroom enrichments
July 2025 – The Bend-LaPine Education Foundation is proud to announce a recent award from the Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation. The $5,000 award…
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City of Bend and St. Charles Health Systems announce plans for Bend’s Welcoming Week 2025
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend and St. Charles Health Systems said Tuesday they are thrilled to announce the eighth annual celebration of…
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Two Bend-La Pine bus programs help families prepare for return to school
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The first day of school is Wednesday, September 3, and the Bend-La Pine Transportation Department is preparing families and…
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A new community resource is out to become a helpful tool: the Central Oregon Tool Library launches Sept. 5
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new community resource is coming to Central Oregon: the Central Oregon Tool Library (COTool), a nonprofit lending library for…
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What’s in a name? Bend Park and Rec District seeks applicants to serve on Naming Committee
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Park and Recreation District is seeking community members to help name future park, facility and trail projects.…
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Old Mill District, Hayden Homes Aphitheater and Commute Options partner in ‘August Car-Free Commute Challenge’
(Adding video from Monday’s broadcast) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – World-class shows at Hayden Homes Amphitheater, walking along the river trail, patio…
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Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation earns Silver Certification, opens registration for 2025-26 winter season
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation said Monday it’s proud to announce that this spring, they were awarded Silver…
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SELCO to start taking applications for $125,000 in educator support, including grants, classroom makeovers
EUGENE, Ore.) — SELCO Community Credit Union will once again support educators with up to $125,000 through its two flagship educator programs, each…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Monday, August 11th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Monday, August 11th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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Central Oregon animal shelters are joining national ‘Clear The Shelters’ event throughout August
Since 2015, NBC Universal’s nationwide pet adoption initiative, Clear The Shelters, has helped nearly 1.2 million pets find their forever family.…
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Heart of Oregon Corps receives $100,000 gift from Tykeson Family Foundation for its new Redmond campus
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Heart of Oregon Corps announced Wednesday a $100,000 gift from The Tykeson Family Foundation in support of the Legacy 25…
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Applications now open for Sisters Rodeo Queen Contest
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Do you have what it takes to represent the western way of life, lead with poise and grit, and carry the rodeo tradition into…
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Save the Date: Free live music and an antique show happening this weekend in Central Oregon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Matthew Draxton highlights three local events, from an…
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“The Big Dill”: September pickleball tournament at Widgi Creek will support Deschutes Children Foundation
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– The Deschutes Children’s Foundation has it’s first ever pickleball tournament, it’s called The Big Dill. It’s happening at Widgi…
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NeighborImpact to host series of listening sessions to help shape its strategic plan
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The NeighborImpact Board of Directors is excited to announce a series of listening sessions taking place throughout August to…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Thursday, August 7th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, August 7th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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Country Financial donates over $8,000 to Crook County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue for wildland fire gear
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Crook County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce a generous donation from Country Financial in the amount of…
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Portland man wins over $52,000 jackpot at Indian Head Casino
WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A lucky guest from Portland hit it big recently at Indian Head Casino, taking home a Wide Area Progressive Jackpot of…
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Forest Service to open gate on Forest Road 370 to Broken Top trailhead, but advises of ‘very rough’ conditions
On Friday, August 8, the Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District on the Deschutes National Forest will open the gate at Todd Lake to Forest Service Road…
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