CASA of Central Oregon urgently needs volunteer advocates for children in foster care
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — CASA of Central Oregon is sounding the alarm after a record-breaking number of children are waiting for an advocate. As of…
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Fred Meyer and Salvation Army kick off back-to-school donations drive
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Fred Meyer is teaming up with The Salvation Army to ensure thousands of children across the state return to school equipped…
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend receive nearly $18,000 community grant from Taco Bell Foundation
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend is proud to announce it has been selected as a recipient of a $17,700 2025 Community Grant from…
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‘Natural next step for our growing footprint’: Engel & Völkers announces new real estate shop in Sisters
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Engel & Völkers recently announced its newest shop in Sisters. Leading the venture are license partners Marcel Dolak and…
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August is here, and so is peak wildfire season: Oregon officials remind us to stay informed and be prepared
(Update: Adding video) SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — As Oregon heads into its peak wildfire months, August and September, Oregon’s public safety services…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Monday, August 4th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Monday, August 4th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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Les Schwab donates tires to Latino Community Association to keep active seniors safe on the road
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Latino Community Association is thanking Les Schwab Tires of Madras for recently equipping its 12-passenger Savana van…
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The Museum at Warm Springs kicks off annual membership drive, extends through August
WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Museum at Warm Springs kicked off its annual Membership Drive on Friday, running through the end of August. Several…
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High Desert Education Service District receives Cow Creek grant to bring music enrichment to children with special needs
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The High Desert Education Service District announced this week that it has been awarded a $5,000 grant from the Cow Creek…
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In Central Oregon, a tribal radio station faces new challenges after federal cuts to public broadcasting
By Evan Watson, KGW News WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KGW) — A tribal radio station serving Central Oregon will cut services and programming after losing…
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A few spots are still left in Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend’s 2025-26 after-school program
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Back-to-school time is just around the corner, and so is the fun! Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend says it has a few spots left…
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon’s ’30 Bigs in 30 Days’ aims to recruit urgently needed mentors for boys
Bend, OR, August 1, 2025- This August, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon, a program of J Bar J Youth Services, is calling on men across…
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Sisters Ranger District Station to close temporarily while new ranger station nears completion, staff relocate
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Beginning Monday, August 4, the Sisters Ranger District Station will be temporarily closed for public and employee safety…
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Save the Date: First Friday Art Walk returns to the Old Mill District, fair and rodeo happens through Sunday
Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Kelsey Merison highlights three local events, from a summer movie night to the…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Friday, August 1st
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, August 1st. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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Making a Difference: Sleep in Heavenly Peace is committed to building beds for children in need
Sleep in Heavenly Peace is a national organization but the Central Oregon chapter started making a difference in our community in…
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Mid Oregon Credit Union launches annual Supplies 4 Schools fundraiser
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mid Oregon Credit Union, in partnership with the Family Access Network (FAN), is excited to announce the kickoff of its annual…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Thursday, July 31st
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, July 31st. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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Bend Park and Rec opens fall recreation program registration August 4-5
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Park and Recreation District is opening registration for fall recreation programs and sports leagues on Monday, Aug. 4…
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Open Arts Center opens in Bend, bringing a welcoming and creative environment for Central Oregon artists
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– A new hub for creatives in Bend is opening its doors. This was the scene at the open house for the new Open Arts Center on…
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