MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — This Memorial Day weekend, the Madras Police Department will be conducting High-Visibility Enforcement patrols, with a targeted focus on speeding violations and Move Over Law compliance. With holiday traffic expected to increase and more pedestrians, cyclists, and road workers present on the roads, officers will be out in force to help
Continue Reading
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Tuesday, May 20th. 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.
Continue Reading
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. — As families across Central Oregon prepare to honor those who gave their lives in service to the nation, one Bend-based nonprofit is working year-round to bring missing heroes home. Project Recover, a national leader in the search for and recovery of Americans Missing in Action (MIA), is using Memorial Day
Continue Reading
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — There were 2,108 Central Oregon homeless people counted in January’s annual Point in Time Count, a 17% increase from last year, the Homeless Leadership Coalition said Monday. The coalition said the regionwide survey is part of a federally mandated nationwide survey of people experiencing homelessness on a single night in January.
Continue Reading
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Monday, May 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.
Continue Reading
(Update: adding video, comments from KPOV) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – KPOV 88.9 FM, High Desert Community Radio, celebrating its 20th anniversary, is excited to announce it was awarded a generous $35,000 grant from the Fred W. Fields Fund of the Oregon Community Foundation. This incredible support will help KPOV renovate and modernize our studio environment,
Continue Reading
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Every year, Oregon State Parks begins the busier season with a small thank you to its visitors — free camping and day-use parking on State Parks Day. State Parks Day has been a tradition since 1998 to thank Oregonians for their long-standing support of the state park system. It falls on
Continue Reading
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Redmond Urban Area Planning Commission will hold a public hearing at City Hall, 411 SW 9th St., on Wednesday, May 21, at 5:30 p.m. to evaluate a development proposed in north Redmond. The applicant, Woodhill Homes, seeks to annex and develop nine acres at 900 NW Pershall Way with a
Continue Reading
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — An Antique and Artisan Market is being held at Sundance Meadows Ranch in southeast Bend. Local artists, antique vendors, and even young entrepreneurs are showcasing their finds and talents. It’s a family-run event put on by two sisters — they even received a little help from their granddaughters and 93-year old
Continue Reading
The National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) named the winners of its annual awards in sustainability, safety, marketing, and beginner conversion (growth) at its National Convention and Tradeshow in Marco Island, Florida, on Tuesday. Mt. Bachelor is thrilled and honored to have won the “Mountains are for Everyone” award, which recognizes the ski area that has
Continue Reading
Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Matthew Draxton highlights three local events, from the Redmond Farmers Market to the Bend tradition Pole, Pedal, Paddle.
Continue Reading
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon residents interested in affordable homeownership opportunities are invited to attend an upcoming Affordable Housing Information Fair on Thursday from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at Redmond City Hall. Generously sponsored by Hayden Homes, this free public event will connect attendees with local affordable housing builders and developers who will share
Continue Reading
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Mid Oregon Credit Union, the only financial institution headquartered in Central Oregon, has reached a significant milestone: serving more than 50,000 members. “This achievement reflects the growing trust and loyalty of the communities it serves across the region,” said Thursday’s announcement. “Surpassing 50,000 members is more than a number—it’s a reflection
Continue Reading
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Sisters is working with consultant NV5 on the development of a Master Plan for Northwest Park, located near the southeast corner of the Highway 20 and Barclay Drive roundabout, city officials said Thursday. Here’s the full announcement, from the city’s web page: The process of developing the master
Continue Reading
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, April 25th. 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.
Continue Reading
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The High Desert Museum invites visitors to experience the culmination of a yearlong program that dove into the diverse perspectives of wildfire in Central Oregon. Explore the artistic voices of young students in Kids Curate, open now through Sunday, June 1. Every year, Kids Curate integrates art, science and history into classrooms and field-trip
Continue Reading
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build Week is not just an event — it’s a movement to showcase the vital roles women play in their communities. Bend-Redmond Habitat’s Women Build Week event is being held at one of their newest build sites in the area Daly Estates, which includes
Continue Reading
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregonians are lacing up and doubling down to advance the cause of “Mental Health for All” at this year’s NAMIWalks Central Oregon’s mental health awareness events in Bend and Madras on Sunday, May 18th. NAMIWalks shines a light on the need for mental health advocacy, support and outreach across Central Oregon.
Continue Reading
Beginning with the landing of a U.S. Army MH-47G Chinook on its Bend campus athletic field, a Central Oregon Community College dedication event for its newly revamped Robert D. Maxwell Veterans Resource Center will celebrate veterans and a new space for student veterans beginning at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, May 28, at the Coats Campus Center. Members
Continue Reading
LOS ANGELES, Ore. (KTVZ) – Summer just got louder with Live Nation’s $30 Ticket to Summer — an offer that gives fans the chance to purchase $30 tickets to over 1,000 shows at select amphitheaters across the U.S. and Canada throughout the season. The initial on-sale begins Wednesday, May 21, featuring performances across a wide range of
Continue Reading