BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) —The Bend Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce Sara Odendahl as the Interim CEO. Sara is the Chamber’s Director of Government Relations and Strategic Initiatives and will shift her role to take the helm of the Chamber after Katy Brooks leaves for a new position with the City of Bend on June 30. A seasoned
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Assistance League of Bend is proud to partner with Every Child Central Oregon to provide Emergency Clothing Bundles to children in the foster care system. When children are placed in foster care, the transition is often sudden and overwhelming. Many arrive with only the clothes on their backs. Assistance League of
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, June 19th. 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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The Oregon Beverage Recycling Cooperative, who operates the BottleDrop network, is excited to announce its 2025 Hidden Bottle Hunt, scheduled to take place June 26-29. This annual summer event, now in its fifth year, invites families and communities to enjoy the outdoors and celebrate Oregon’s history of environmental stewardship, all while supporting local charities. Clues
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Redmond is currently working to update two critical infrastructure master plans, the Wastewater Collection System Master Plan (CSMP) and the Transportation System Plan (TSP). These Master Plans help assess how City infrastructure is performing and identify current and future improvements. An integral part of these updates is public
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Beginning on Friday, June 20, the popular USDA Forest Service Annual Northwest Forest Pass will be available for online purchase at www.recreation.gov. “In a desire to be responsive to interest and input from the public, an Annual Northwest Forest can now be purchased online as we expand pass options for recreation users. Many
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mid Oregon Credit Union has once again been recognized as the #1 Credit Union in Oregon, earning this honor for the third straight year on the esteemed Forbes 2025 list of America’s Best Credit Unions in Each State. This accolade, awarded in partnership with market research firm Statista, highlights Mid Oregon’s
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SALEM. Ore. (KTVZ) – With hotter, drier conditions arriving early this year, Oregon’s Division of Financial Regulation is urging residents to prepare now for an active 2025 wildfire season. According to the National Interagency Fire Center, fire activity has increased gradually since May, droughts have already intensified in the Northwest, and several significant fires have
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College’s 2025 commencement ceremony, held on Saturday with more than 300 graduates in attendance, included the naming of four student award recipients: Brad Bennett, Betsy Green, Kaia Hagenbach and Nasadia Voltz. In full, 759 degrees and certificates are being awarded this academic year at COCC: 598 degrees and 161 certificates.
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(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bethlehem Inn Board of Directors announced Monday the appointment of Michael Hancock as its new executive director. Hancock, who has served as interim executive director since February, following the retirement announcement of longtime leader Gwenn Wysling. “Hancock will now officially take the helm to guide Bethlehem Inn
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Monday, June 16th. 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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A dog at the Humane Society found his fur-ever home this week, thanks to a La Pine fourth-grader’s drawing.
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The Oregon Department of Transportation on Thursday converted the first two Oregon Medal of Honor Highway signs along US Highway 20 across the state to National Medal of Honor Highway signs, with more to follow.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– A Bend tradition is back this summer, closing down much of Downtown Bend. The Cascade Cycling Class starts Saturday at noon and will bring 200 competing cyclists to the area. “It’s so fun. You don’t have to know anything about bike racing to have a lot of fun and cheer on racers,”
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PORTLAND, Ore., (KTVZ) — The USDA Forest Service will waive recreation fees at most day-use sites across national forests in Oregon and Washington on Saturday, June 14 and Thursday, June 19 in recognition of National Get Outdoors Day and the Juneteenth holiday. The fee waiver applies to day-use fees at trailheads, picnic areas, visitor centers and
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Low registration numbers have prompted organizers of the Oregon High Desert Classics to cancel next month’s two-week hunter jumper horse competition. An announcement posted Friday on the event’s web page stated: OHDC 2025 Has Been Cancelled “Thank you to all our 2025 Oregon High Desert Classics sponsors, vendors, contractors, exhibitors, and
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Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Kelsey Merison highlights three local events, from a veterans golf tournament to the Redmond Farmers Market
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SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — The 15th Sunriver Art Fair returns to the scenic Village at Sunriver Aug. 8-10, with over 80 artists bringing original, juried art to Central Oregon. Open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, this “Village within the Village” has been
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-La Pine Schools will offer healthy meals at no charge to children and teens at four outdoor locations this summer. The program, open to anyone 18 and younger, begins Monday, June 16 and continues through the middle of August. “Our summer meals program helps provide families with food security when our
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(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — From sawmill demonstrations to raptors in flight to desert dwellers and more, celebrate the end of the school year this weekend at the High Desert Museum. This Sunday, June 15, the Museum welcomes dads and those who serve as dads to visit the Museum for free on Father’s Day.
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