Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office seeks mentors for children of incarcerated parents
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Partnerships for Youth (COPY), a program of the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, is offering a class to…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Monday, January 5th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Monday, January 5th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon celebrates National Mentoring Month, calls for new volunteers
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…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Friday, January 2nd
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…
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Save the Date: A weekend of music and trivia in Central Oregon
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…
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RINGING IN THE NEW YEAR: Mt. Bachelor and Hoodoo are celebrating the New Year in style, even with little snow
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…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Wednesday, December 31st
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Wednesday, December 31st. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to…
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OSU-Cascades continues community tours through 2026
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State University–Cascades will continue offering its popular community tour program throughout 2026, responding to…
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Hoodoo hosting New Year’s Eve bash before closing again
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…
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Festive fun: plenty of events at Mt. Bachelor to keep you busy between Christmas and New Year’s Day
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…
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Making a Difference: Healing Reins reflects on 2025, looks ahead to an exciting 2026
TUMALO, Ore. (KTVZ) — For this month’s ‘Making a Difference’, we’re spotlighting Healing Reins, where lives are transformed through the power of…
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Save the Date: 21+ dance party, kids cookie decorating celebration, and more fun events happening this weekend in Central Oregon
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…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Friday, December 26th
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…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Wednesday, December 24th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Wednesday, December 24th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to…
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Community support: United Way’s CARES Drive aims to ease financial strain
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — One in three households in Central Oregon, roughly 30,000 families, struggle to make ends meet daily. In response, the United…
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18th annual Dirksen Derby canceled due to lack of snow, but community impact continues in Bend
(Update: added video including interview with founder) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A popular early-season snowboard event in Bend is on hold this year due…
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Community invited to pair of Sunday vigils marking Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The public is invited to attend two Sunday vigils to honor and remember community members who passed away this year while…
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It’s in the cards: Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend launch ‘Club 105′ to boost kids’ participation – and future success
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend celebrated its inaugural Club 105 ceremony on Thursday, a new program to recognize and reward…
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‘Holiday Dough’ delivers: Mid Oregon Credit Union members pitch in help area food banks
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Though the generosity of its members and community, Mid Oregon Credit Union said Friday that its 2025 Holiday Dough…
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Sweet Santa: Another round of viewer-submitted photos as Christmas quickly approaches
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…
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