With Thanksgiving just days away, members of the Deschutes County Sheriff Employee Association are making a special effort to support rural families in need by delivering holiday dinners directly to their doorsteps.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – This holiday season, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon, a program of J Bar J Youth Services, encourages the community to “Give the Gift of Mentorship” by becoming a mentor to a local child. With 90 youth currently on the waitlist, there is a growing and urgent need for caring adults to step
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Central Oregon Community College program that helps train the next generation of firefighters just received a boost through KTVZ’s “One Class at a Time” initiative. With support from Mid Oregon Credit Union, the program is being awarded $1,000 to enhance its hands-on learning resources. The college’s Fire Science Program serves
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Giving Tuesday is coming up Tuesday, December 3, and Central Oregonians have a special opportunity to give back to their community by donating to KIDS Center, our region’s Children’s Advocacy Center. The public is invited to stop by KIDS Center’s parking lot on Giving Tuesday and make a gift. “Give an amount that’s meaningful to
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Applications for the OSU Master Gardener™ Program in Central Oregon are now available. The program targets individuals interested in becoming a trained volunteer who wants to learn and share research-based gardening information. The program will be hybrid training, with both online and in-person learning. Once you apply and have been accepted, you will be considered an OSU Master
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — December is the season for festive fun! Use fresh foliage to craft a DIY wreath and capture the moment with professional family portraits. Enjoy performances by the Central Oregon Mastersingers, Ravensong Choir, and The Bells of Sunriver. Teens can embellish a beanie using hand embroidery and kids can hand-sew gingerbread stuffies. Michael “The Train Man” Lavrich and his beloved train
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La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Habitat for Humanity of La Pine Sunriver is thrilled to announce the opening of our ReStore Upcycle Challenge Auction — a community-driven, creative competition that blends sustainability, artistry, and philanthropy. The online auction will be live through December 19, with proceeds supporting Habitat’s mission to build and preserve affordable housing in southern Deschutes
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mid Oregon Credit Union invites the community to participate in its popular annual Holiday Dough fundraiser, supporting local charities that provide food and other needed items to individuals and families experiencing financial challenges during the holiday season. Holiday Dough kicks off this week and continues through Friday, December 5. Members and the community can donate at all Mid Oregon’s eight branches, online at midoregon.com/dough or over the phone at 541-382-1795. One-hundred percent of the contributions stay in the community where they are collected and benefit these local nonprofits:
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OREGON (KTVZ) — Are you looking for something to do following Thanksgiving? The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife has announced free fishing days on November 28th and 29th statewide! All residents and non-residents are encouraged to participate. Enjoy free fishing, crabbing and clamming! ODFW says free fishing days are a great chance to take
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Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Matthew Draxton highlights three local events, from a free photo op with alpacas and donkeys dressed in holiday gear to a holiday food and gift festival! For many more and to submit your own events, visit https://events.ktvz.com.
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(Update: Video Added) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Camp Fire Central Oregon has received the prestigious Culture of Safety Award from Camp Fire’s national headquarters, recognizing the organization’s commitment to creating safe environments for youth. The award was presented at the 2025 Camp Fire National Leadership Conference. Camp Fire Central Oregon was one of just six
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, November 21st. 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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(Update: Video Added) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Pavilion in Bend is getting into the holiday spirit with its annual Holiday Skate sessions, open to skaters of all ages and abilities. Holiday Skate events offer a chance for families and friends to enjoy the ice together during the winter season. Rental skates are available for
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WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ)– More than 100 students at the Warm Springs K-8 Academy received a special gift this week: brand new backpacks filled with school supplies, thanks to a community-wide effort supporting local families. Backpacks of all colors and designs lined the tables as students picked out their favorites, each one packed with pencils, notebooks, and more to help them feel ready
Continue Reading BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Camp Fire Central Oregon announced Thursday that it has been honored with the “Culture of Safety Award” from Camp Fire National Headquarters. The prestigious award recognizes the organization’s outstanding commitment to going above and beyond in promoting a positive safety culture within Camp Fire Central Oregon, as well as its proactive
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La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Our Pay It Forward program recognizes people who make our community a better place to live, so a viewer’s tip we received of a La Pine restaurant, Harvest Depot, that often gives people in need a free meal was very fitting for a salute. The moment owner Joel Brader received
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Sunriver Christian Fellowship is teaming up with the Sydney Paige Foundation to deliver an inspiring boost to young students at Warm Springs K-8 Academy. The organizations will hand out more than 100 backpacks today filled with school supplies to kindergarten through second-grade students.
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Update: Adding video BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-La Pine Schools presented its Support Staff Member of the Year award Wednesday to Liz Vargas, Welcome Center Liaison at the Bend-La Pine Schools Education Center. Superintendent Steven Cook and other district officials made the surprise presentation. Vargas has been with Bend-La Pine Schools for eight years, working with
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is asking the community to help reach its $50,000 fundraising goal for the 25th Annual Shop with a Cop program. With just a few weeks to go before the event, $18,000 has been raised so far — and community support is critical to making this year’s program a success. Shop with a
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WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The holiday spirit shines bright as Indian Head Casino joyfully kicks off its Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Festival — a heartwarming celebration that brings the community together in dazzling style. The celebration features a 40-foot walk-through Christmas tree, live music, festive activities for all ages, and a breathtaking drone light show finale. The
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