BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As spring ushers in the warmer weather, now is an ideal time to clean out the garage and safely dispose of items that are considered household hazardous waste. This June, Deschutes County Solid Waste will be hosting HHW collection events for the communities of Redmond, Sisters and La Pine, giving community members an opportunity to
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Road Department is actively seeking community input to enhance transportation safety on rural county roadways. As the department works to update its 2019 Transportation Safety Action Plan (TSAP), it is hosting a virtual open house where community members can provide their feedback and insights. Deschutes County has
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Six vocalists from Bend will participate in several D-Day commemoration events June 3–9 in Normandy, France, with a final stop to perform in Paris. The singers will perform with the All-American Choir and a mass band at Utah Beach as part of a D-Day event, as well as participate in Le
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Tuesday, May 27th. 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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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Monday, May 26th. 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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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ)– If you are wondering what musical acts will be making their way to Central Oregon for this year’s Deschutes County fair, wait no longer. Below is a full list of the 2025 headliners. 2025 Headliner Lineup Wednesday, July 30 – Brothers OsborneGrammy-winning country duo Brothers Osborne will kick off the series with
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(update: adding new video, comments from PPB president) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Bend’s Orchard Park has now planted a hummingbird habitat thanks to the collaboration of Pollinator Pathway Bend, East Cascades Bird Alliance, and Wild Birds Unlimited. Bartonek designed the park with help and input from Lisa Sanco and Barb Rumer. The garden uses plants
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, May 23rd. 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? Kelsey Merison highlights three local events, from closing weekend celebrations at Mt. Bachelor to Bingo for Brightside in Redmond! For many more and to submit your own events, visit https://events.ktvz.com.
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Central Oregon Community College’s (COCC) five-day, college-exposure summer symposiums, June 22-26, offered free for regional high school Latinx, Native American, Afrocentric students and their allies, are now accepting applications. Visit cocc.edu/multicultural to learn more, see deadline information and fill out an application for this unique college prep opportunity, though space is limited. Open to current high schoolers,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Longer, warmer days are here—and so is Summer with the Library! Starting June 1, readers and adventurers of all ages can join the free Summer with the Library program and dive into a season of stories, activities, and fun. Participants can earn a free book at summer’s end. All reading counts—whether
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Mt. Bachelor has announced that Memorial Day weekend will mark the last chance to get out on the slopes for the 2024/2025 season. Bachelor will be hosting several events Memorial Day weekend including the Annual North American Pond Skimming Championships on Sunday. On Monday, Bachelor will host the the Last Chairs
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, May 22nd. 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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Update: Adding video. BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregonians will be honoring service members who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country at several events around the area on Memorial Day. Bend’s Memorial Day Service begins at 1 p.m. at the Central Oregon Veterans Memorial at Deschutes Memorial Gardens. In downtown Bend, volunteers will read
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Every Friday, Jericho Road’s Weekend Food Program sends out food bags to students across the Redmond School District.
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(Update: Adding video) BURNS, Ore. (KTVZ) — As the old saying goes, “If you don’t like the weather in Oregon, just wait a minute and it will change.” In late March, the weather changed in the mountains just north of Burns, the snowpack started melting – fast! Burns is a small community of 2,700 in
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Wednesday, May 21st. 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) — St. Charles Health System’s Trauma Program will honor and recognize former trauma patients on Wednesday, May 21 at St. Charles Bend. The event will include a visit from therapy dogs, a free barbecue lunch and the chance to connect with St. Charles caregivers, first responders and fellow medical trauma survivors. “Every
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — KTVZ Chief Meteorologist John Carroll traveled to Prineville on Tuesday to speak with a very polite and inquisitive group of first-grade students. During his visit, John read from his book “The Adventures of Robbie the Raindrop” about the water cycle. The kiddos were curious about recycling and the water cycle, as
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — MountainStar Family Relief Nursery recently received a $25,000 gift from First Interstate Bank and the First Interstate BancSystem Foundation as part of their fourth annual Believe in Local grant campaign In Oregon, the threshold for “high stress” is set at six stressors, yet families seeking help from MountainStar face an average
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