(Update: Adding video) SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — As Oregon heads into its peak wildfire months, August and September, Oregon’s public safety services and natural resource agencies want to remind Oregonians to practice wildfire prevention, prepare their home and a go-bag for evacuation and know where to sign up for alerts. “As Oregonians and visitors enjoy
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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 at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/. It’s under the Contests tab on KTVZ.COM.
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MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Latino Community Association is thanking Les Schwab Tires of Madras for recently equipping its 12-passenger Savana van with all-weather tires through its Tires for Purpose program. LCA uses the van to transport more than eight older adults, along with some of their children with disabilities, to the locations where the
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WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Museum at Warm Springs kicked off its annual Membership Drive on Friday, running through the end of August. Several Oregon collaborators are helping spread the word about the Membership Drive, including Central Oregon LandWatch, Jefferson County Arts Association and Art Adventure Gallery, Jefferson County Historical Society, KWSO 91.9 FM Warm
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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 Umpqua Indian Foundation to support its Music is Magic program, bringing the power of music directly to young children with special needs in Deschutes County. Music is Magic is a new
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By Evan Watson, KGW News WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KGW) — A tribal radio station serving Central Oregon will cut services and programming after losing 40% of its annual budget in federal funding cuts to public broadcasting. KWSO 91.9 FM broadcasts from a hill on the Warm Springs Reservation, home to three Confederated Tribes. “We’re a small
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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 in its After School 2025/26 Membership, and they are ready to welcome new Club Members for an exciting year of connection, creativity and confidence-building. From art
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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 Central Oregon to step up and make a difference in a child’s life. With over 70 boys currently waiting for a Big Brother, Big Brothers Big Sisters – a
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Beginning Monday, August 4, the Sisters Ranger District Station will be temporarily closed for public and employee safety while construction of the new ranger station nears completion and staff relocate. The closure may remain in place through Wednesday, August 27, depending on construction and office relocation schedules. The Deschutes National Forest
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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 Deschutes County Fair and Rodeo! 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, August 1st. 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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Sleep in Heavenly Peace is a national organization but the Central Oregon chapter started making a difference in our community in 2020.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mid Oregon Credit Union, in partnership with the Family Access Network (FAN), is excited to announce the kickoff of its annual Supplies 4 Schools fundraiser throughout the month of August. This initiative helps supply K-12 students across Central Oregon with the essential tools they need for a successful academic year. How
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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 at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/. It’s under the Contests tab on KTVZ.COM.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Park and Recreation District is opening registration for fall recreation programs and sports leagues on Monday, Aug. 4 and Tuesday, Aug. 5 for programs in September through December. The Fall 2025 Online Playlist is available for viewing and download now. Monday, August 4, 6:00 a.m.: Recreation, enrichment and sports programs, camps and
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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 Greenwood Avenue. The center is going to be a hub for artists and a hangout spot for teens. The center is free for any teen who
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La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Habitat for Humanity of La Pine-Sunriver said Wednesday it’s now accepting applications for the first four affordable homes in the new Park View neighborhood in north La Pine. Applications will be accepted through Sept. 15. These homes are part of a permanent affordability model designed to help families build equity
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Rooster wrangling is not part of many folks’ typical workday, but a Deschutes County sheriff’s sergeant’s helpful actions this week show that you really never know what a day will bring. The sheriff’s office said in a lighthearted Facebook posting Wednesday about the McGrath Road poultry encounter: “Sgt. Turk (David Turkington)
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You can find Big Ed’s in more than 150 spots across Central Oregon and beyond.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As families gear up for a new school year, Fred Meyer is making it easier than ever to check a major item off the back-to-school to-do list: required vaccinations. Parents can now get their children immunized without an appointment, including evenings andweekends, at all Fred Meyer pharmacy locations. Whether you’re shopping
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