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Central Oregon employee-owned stores, shoppers team up for ‘Food for February’, raise $85K to fight hunger

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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Shoppers across Central Oregon helped raise more than $85,000 to fight hunger through the 15th annual Food for February fundraiser organized by Newport Avenue Market, Oliver Lemon’s, and Ollie’s Kitchen. The employee-owned grocery stores announced Thursday that the campaign brought in a record $85,236.70, with more than $30,000 matched by parent company Rudy’s Markets, Inc. The

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Oregon Adaptive Sports brings inclusive snow program back to the slopes

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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A beloved Central Oregon winter tradition is back on the mountain. Oregon Adaptive Sports has relaunched its long-running Ski for Life program, offering youth with disabilities a chance to experience skiing and snowboarding at Mt. Bachelor and Hoodoo. Students from more than ten Central Oregon schools are taking part this season. The program pairs

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Sunriver Resort’s 30th annual Gingerbread Junction raises record $6,100 for Habitat for Humanity

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SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sunriver Resort’s beloved Gingerbread Junction competition celebrated a major milestone in December, marking its 30th year with record-breaking success. The annual event raised $6,100 for Habitat for Humanity La Pine Sunriver — the most ever since the event’s inception. A check presentation took place on January 5, with Sunriver Resort representatives handing the donation to Kim Gammond, Executive Director of Habitat

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Save the Date: From a fly fishing film festival to early ups for Mt. Bachelor passholders, here's what's happening this weekend in Central Oregon

Save the Date: From a fly fishing film festival to early ups for Mt. Bachelor passholders, here’s what’s happening this weekend in Central Oregon

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Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Kelsey Merison highlights three local events, from the International Fly Fishing Film Festival in Bend to early ups for passholders at Mt. Bachelor. For many more and to submit your own events, visit https://events.ktvz.com.

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Making a Difference: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon asks you to step up and become a mentor

Making a Difference: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon asks you to step up and become a mentor

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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here at KTVZ News, we focus our resources on bolstering the health and well-being of Central Oregon’s youth through our 21 Cares for Kids partnerships. We have six incredible community partnerships that we’re highlighting through a monthly segment called ‘Making a Difference’.   This month, we’re spotlighting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central

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Destination Rehab launches free Walking Soccer program for individuals with Parkinson’s Disease 

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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Destination Rehab says it is excited to announce the launch of its Walking Soccer for Parkinson’s program, a nine-week indoor program designed specifically for individuals living with Parkinson’s Disease. The winter 2026 session will run from January 28 through March 18, offering a fun, supportive, and engaging way to improve balance,

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Five St. Charles nurses honored for exceptional care

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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Five nurses from St. Charles Health System recently earned DAISY Awards for Extraordinary Nurses, recognizing the outstanding, compassionate nursing care they provide patients and families every day. The nurses were recognized with a ceremony on their respective units and presented with a certificate, a pin and a “healer’s touch” sculpture by

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COIC welcomes Sean Keithly as new community and economic development director

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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council is welcoming Sean Keithly as its new community and economic development director, beginning Friday, Jan. 12. Keithly brings more than 20 years of experience in economic development and urban planning across the Pacific Northwest and Mountain West, with a career spanning regional planning, private-sector development, and public service,

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SNAP recipients in nine more Oregon counties get added time to replace food lost due to recent storm

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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Households in nine more Oregon counties — Baker, Crook, Deschutes, Jackson, Josephine, Malheur, Morrow, Umatilla and Wasco — now have more time to report lost or spoiled food purchased with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits due to recent storms and power outages. If you live in one of these counties and

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Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office seeks mentors for children of incarcerated parents

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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Partnerships for Youth (COPY), a program of the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, is offering a class to prepare volunteers to become mentors for children with an incarcerated parent. After initial training and background checks, volunteers are matched with a child who shares similar interests and commit to spending a few hours

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