BEND, Ore. –(KTVZ)– They’re the first to greet students in the morning and the last to see them home safely. Now some of the Bend-La Pine School’s bus drivers are being recognized for their excellence behind the wheel in this year’s state school bus safety exercises. Bend-Lapine School’s transportation department brought home 10 awards. That’s
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) —RootedHomes announced Wednesday an extension of the housing lottery for their first community in Redmond, Rooted at 19th. The extension provides income-qualified homebuyers more time to secure a sustainable home at well below-market rates. The lottery for Phase 2 homes will now close on Monday, June 30th at 5:00 PM. To further
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Just in time for its 25th anniversary, the Latino Community Association signed a deal to buy its headquarters at 2680 NE Twin Knolls Drive in Bend, leading to a recent ribbon-cutting celebration. The growing nonprofit moved into the building off 27th Street in the fall of 2021 and shared the space
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — St. Charles Foundation invites the community to register for the 26th annual Heaven Can Wait 5K, which will take place on Sunday, Oct. 5 at 10:30 a.m. at Redmond High School. Heaven Can Wait is a family-friendly walk and run that raises funds for Sara’s Project, which provides education, early detection and
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Yellow toy dump trucks stood out against the dirt, an excavator behind them in the lot behind Mountain View Fellowship Sunday morning. The trucks were the first clue this wasn’t going to be a typical groundbreaking ceremony. Not to mention 15 elementary school kids in bright orange safety vests and hard
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You can join Cascades East Transit for free bus rides during Try Transit Week, a community-wide celebration of public transportation throughout Central Oregon this week.
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SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sixteen accomplished young musicians aged 10-20 have been awarded scholarships from the Sunriver Music Festival. Young Artists Scholarship awards are for private music lessons, summer music camps/conservatories, or for college tuition up through one master’s degree. This year’s intense audition process welcomed 4 string players, 2 oboists, 4 vocalists, 3 pianists,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Eight nurses from St. Charles Health System recently earned DAISY Awards for Extraordinary Nurses, recognizing the outstanding, compassionate nursing care they provide patients and families every day. The nurses, who represent all four St. Charles hospitals in Bend, Redmond, Madras and Prineville, were recognized with a ceremony on their respective units
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, May 30th. 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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Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Matthew Draxton highlights three local events, from the Beaver State Comic Con to a free-to-attend garden fair. For many more and to submit your own events, visit https://events.ktvz.com.
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(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County and the City of Bend, working collaboratively to address health and safety concerns at Juniper Ridge north of Bend, have established a Temporary Safe Stay Area for dispersed camping, they said in a joint news release Thursday, on the eve of Saturday’s deadline to move from
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(Update: adding video, comments by insurance agent, homeowner) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — From staggering rate increases to notices of cancellation, a large number of homeowners in Central Oregon are being greatly affected when it comes to their home insurance. Residents of La Pine have taken a particularly hard hit. Many are being faced with reduced
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DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. –(KTVZ)– The Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) and BuildUp Oregon have committed $7.4 million in grants and loans to 9 projects across the state. These are innovative projects that bring early care and education together with affordable housing. Out of the 9 projects, one is in Deschutes County. Below is the
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(Update: Adding video) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Continuing to respond to a shrinking food supply due to federal cutbacks, NeighborImpact announced Thursday the cancellation of two food distribution programs in the region. A mobile pantry distribution in Redmond, currently based at the American Legion and providing food to an average of 277 individuals monthly, will
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, May 29th. 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 Education Association and its members have awarded $10,000 in scholarships to 14 graduating students of Bend-La Pine Schools to support their post-secondary education and training. Each year, BEA awards scholarships to students who demonstrate educational goals beyond high school and meaningful engagement in extracurricular and community activities. This year’s
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TERREBONNE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Faith Hope & Charity Vineyards is holding a Salute to Veterans Celebration on Saturday, June 7th, with a car show and a special concert. The annual Wine N’ Shine Car Show will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The free event features classic and modified cars and trucks, along
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — When you think back on your time in school, you may remember a particular lesson or project that stuck with you for all your life. Those are the moments for which teachers should be rewarded, and that’s why KTVZ News and Mid Oregon Credit Union have teamed up for One Class
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Wednesday, May 28th. 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) — Oregon State University – Cascades’ community tour program will continue throughout 2025, in response to community interest in developments underway at the growing campus. The free tours are for groups of 12 to 24 participants and will be offered monthly, generally on fourth Fridays, and take place from 10:30 a.m. to
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