BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– January is National Mentoring Month, and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon, a program of J Bar J Youth Services, is celebrating the power of mentorship while inviting community members to make a difference in the lives of local youth. For more than 30 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, January 2nd. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/. It’s under the Contests tab on KTVZ.COM.
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Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Kelsey Merison highlights three local events, from a free, live piano concert at Virginia Meissner Sno-Park to trivia on Sunday in Bend! For many more and to submit your own events, visit https://events.ktvz.com.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — If you’re thinking about ringing in the New Year at Mt. Bachelor, below is a look at the resort’s snow stake camera from 6:30 a.m. today. As you can see, there’s not much snow at the resort, but that’s not stopping skiers and snowboarders from enjoying the start of the long-awaited
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Wednesday, December 31st. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/. It’s under the Contests tab on KTVZ.COM.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State University–Cascades will continue offering its popular community tour program throughout 2026, responding to strong interest from the Central Oregon community as the campus continues to grow. The free tours are offered monthly, typically on the fourth Friday of each month, and are open to groups of 12 to 24
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Hoodoo Ski Area will host its annual New Year’s Eve celebration on December 31, then close until more snow falls. The Easy Rider lift will operate from 4 to 9 p.m., with no other lifts running and uphill travel prohibited. The lodge stays open until midnight, featuring live music by Leroy
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There are some fun, festive events happening on Mt. Bachelor to keep you and the whole family busy between Christmas and New Year’s Day! From cookie decorating to a guided snowshoe tour, Mt. Bachelor has you covered. Here is a full list of the upcoming events: December 27-28: Kids Après – Cookie Decorating 12:00 p.m. –
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TUMALO, Ore. (KTVZ) — For this month’s ‘Making a Difference’, we’re spotlighting Healing Reins, where lives are transformed through the power of horse therapy. KTVZ News spoke with Executive Director Polly Cohen about what 2025 looked like at the nonprofit and what the team is looking forward to most in 2026. “These animals are incredible to talk
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Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Kelsey Merison highlights three local events, from a 21+ dance party in Bend to a cookie decorating celebration for children at Mt. Bachelor. For many more and to submit your own events, visit https://events.ktvz.com.
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, December 26th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/. It’s under the Contests tab on KTVZ.COM.
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Wednesday, December 24th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/. It’s under the Contests tab on KTVZ.COM.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — One in three households in Central Oregon, roughly 30,000 families, struggle to make ends meet daily. In response, the United Way of Central Oregon (UWCO) has launched the CARES Collection Drive this holiday season to assist those in need. The CARES Collection Drive aims to ease the burden on families during
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(Update: added video including interview with founder) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A popular early-season snowboard event in Bend is on hold this year due to a lack of snow at Mount Bachelor, but organizers say the heart of the Dirksen Derby, community, fundraising and connection, is still very much alive. The Dirksen Derby, founded in
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The public is invited to attend two Sunday vigils to honor and remember community members who passed away this year while experiencing homelessness. Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day is a poignant event aimed at raising awareness about homelessness and inspiring collective action to address its root causes, organizers said in an announcement
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend celebrated its inaugural Club 105 ceremony on Thursday, a new program to recognize and reward youth who attended the club for at least 105 days in 2025. The Club 105 initiative aims to encourage consistent attendance, as youth who participate for 105 days are
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Though the generosity of its members and community, Mid Oregon Credit Union said Friday that its 2025 Holiday Dough fundraising effort collected $7,250 from over 220 individuals in support of local food banks this holiday season. During the month of December, Mid Oregon’s Holiday Dough invited its members and the community to make financial contributions to assist local nonprofits in their communities. Donations raised provide food and other needed items to
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Capture the magic of the season! Join KTVZ and Advanced Northwest Welding for our Sweet Santa Photo Contest and share your best Santa snapshots for a chance to receive a $150 VISA Gift Card from Advanced Northwest Welding. Your photo could also be featured on KTVZ News at Sunrise! Snap a pic, share the cheer,
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Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Kelsey Merison highlights three local events, from Jurassic Quest returning to Redmond to a party at The Pavilion in Bend. For many more and to submit your own events, visit https://events.ktvz.com.
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In Redmond, a community-backed arts effort is stepping up where school budgets fall short. It’s exactly the kind of innovative, student-centered effort KTVZ News and Mid Oregon Credit Union look to celebrate through One Class at a Time — supporting the teachers and programs that make a difference every day.
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