Warm Springs Animal Relief Fund launched to help animals impacted by Bench Fire
WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A coalition of animal welfare groups and veterinarians has launched the Warm Springs Animal Relief Fund to support…
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NeighborImpact opens applications for free child care program
CENTRAL OREGON (KTVZ) — NeighborImpact’s Child Care Resources department announced today it is accepting applications for Baby Promise, a no-cost…
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Registration opens for Boys & Girls Clubs after-school programs
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Oregon is hosting three community enrollment events in August to help families register…
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Baby formula, diapers needed as Warm Springs pantry faces shortage
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond Community Presbyterian Church is organizing a baby supply drive to assist Warm Springs Presbyterian Church, whose…
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United Way awards $49,000 in emergency grants to 10 Deschutes County nonprofits
DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — The United Way of Central Oregon today announced it awarded $49,000 in Emergency Food & Shelter Grants to ten…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Wednesday, July 29th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Wednesday, July 29th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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Jefferson County School District cancels summer programs amid wildfire concerns
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Jefferson County School District has canceled all summer programming for Monday, July 27, citing rapidly changing…
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Crook County schools open doors to wildfire crews battling Central Oregon fires
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Crook County School District in Prineville is providing overnight accommodations at Crook County Middle School and…
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Extreme Fire Danger Across Central Oregon: Here’s How You Can Help
Hot, dry weather, low humidity, and occasional gusty winds continue to keep fire danger very high across Central Oregon. With several active…
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Jefferson County Fair offers new attractions, sheriff’s trading cards
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Jefferson County Fair is currently underway, offering classic fair attractions and entertainment despite ongoing wildfires…
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Balloons Over Bend lifts off with morning launches, Night Glow events this weekend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The annual “Balloons Over Bend” event is taking place this weekend in Central Oregon, offering morning balloon flights and…
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Blood drive honors fallen Redmond firefighter-paramedic Michael Kienzle
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Community members rolled up their sleeves Friday to honor the life and legacy of Redmond firefighter-paramedic Michael…
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Crook County seeks volunteers for Community Health Advisory Council
CROOK COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Do you live in Crook County and do you want to make a difference in the health sector? Crook County is seeking…
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Save the Date: Balloons Over Bend returns, free plant swap, and more 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 the return of Balloons Over…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Friday, July 24th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, July 24th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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There’s Good News: BrightSide Animal Center in Redmond launches ‘Dog Day Out’ program
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) BrightSide Animal Center, Redmond’s nonprofit animal shelter, has a new ‘Dog Day Out’ program, where community members can take…
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“It affects you the same way as it does them.” Sister’s residents react to latest information on Akawa Fire
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — As the Akawa Butte Fire continues burning areas near Sisters, Residents gathered at Sisters High School to hear from fire…
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There’s Good News: Think Wild Central Oregon dedicated to helping wildlife recover through wildfire season
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Think Wild Central Oregon is once again stepping up to help out our local wildlife population. The nonprofit wildlife hospital…
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YOU’RE INVITED: Tumalo Lavender to host first annual ‘Tumalo Lavender Festival’
TUMALO, Ore. (KTVZ) Happening next weekend, head on out to Tumalo Lavender for the first annual Tumalo Lavender Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.!…
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New school bus riders invited to join Ready, Set, Ride! program in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As summer flies by, the school year quickly approaches. For Bend-La Pine Schools, new bus riders, kindergarten students, and…
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