BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — There were 737,157 Oregon households unable to afford the state’s cost of living in 2023, according to the ALICE Report released Monday by United Way of Central Oregon and United Ways of the Pacific Northwest. The report was released in partnership with United For ALICE, a U.S. research organization driving innovation, research and
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, with the assistance of Republic Services, will be providing a free shred event this Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon at their La Pine substation, 51340 Hwy 97. This information can also be located on the DCSO website (sheriff.deschutes.org) under the Community/Public Notices tab. This is
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SPRINGFIELD, Ore. (KTVZ) — SELCO Community Credit Union has awarded $77,500 in scholarships to 21 students throughout Oregon, including $7,000 to two students in Bend, as part of its annual scholarship program. The recipients were chosen from a competitive field and a record number of applications, breaking last year’s record that followed the decision to
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Park and Recreation District is inviting community members to join its Natural Resources and Trails team and participate in any of a half-dozen upcoming volunteer project days, from May to October. Volunteers are needed to pull weeds, remove trash, close off unofficial trails, and plant native vegetation at several
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(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mid Oregon Credit Union is celebrating the success of its Spring 2025 fundraiser, which generated over $3,750 to support literacy efforts in Central Oregon. One hundred percent of the funds raised will directly benefit the six local communities where the donations were collected. From April 7-25, Mid Oregon
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(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon, a program of J Bar J Youth Services, is excited to announce open enrollment for Little Sisters — girls ages 6 to 17 — living in Bend who could benefit from the positive influence of a mentor. Big Brothers Big Sisters provides one-to-one
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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.
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Crook County Sheriff’s Office, as well as agencies throughout Oregon, are urging drivers to buckle up during the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s national Click It or Ticket high-visibility enforcement effort. The national seat belt campaign, which coincides with the Memorial Day holiday, runs from Monday,
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SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — Two Central Oregon lodging properties, FivePine Lodge & Spa in Sisters (No. 2) and Oxford Hotel in downtown Bend (No. 9), have landed in the top 10 in the Best of the Best Hotels in the U.S. category of Tripadvisor’s 2025 Travelers’ Choice Awards. “Having two Central Oregon hotels ranked among
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — As the busy recreation season begins, the Bureau of Land Management reminds visitors that Teaters Road remains open for public access. While the gates may be closed for short periods of time, they will remain unlocked, and visitors may pass through the gates to use the road, the BLM said Monday.
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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.
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Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Matthew Draxton highlights three local events, from Mother’s Day celebrations to a 3-in-1 expo center show. 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, May 9th. 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) — High Desert Food & Farm Alliance is thrilled to kick off its 10th season of Grow & Give. This program collects locally grown fresh produce from farm gleans, farmers markets, community gardens and home gardeners from May through November. The program serves the dual purpose of reducing food waste and delivering nutritious
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Council on Aging of Central Oregon is celebrating new support from partners across the region to expand and sustain critical nutrition services for older adults. Thanks to recent grant funding and in-kind support, the council says it’s better equipped to meet the growing demand for Meals on Wheels and Community
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After a five-year hiatus, the National Association of Letter Carriers is bringing its Stamp Out Hunger® Food Drive back to Central Oregon on Saturday. As the largest single-day food drive in the country, this nationwide effort makes it easy for residents to support their neighbors in need. To participate, community members
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Every Child Central Oregon is proud to announce PacificSource as the title event sponsor for its annual Foster Appreciation Event, taking place in May during National Foster Care Month. This highly anticipated celebration is the largest event of the year for ECCO, bringing together nearly 200 children and foster resource families
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(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Pahlisch Homes is excited to invite the Bend community to the grand opening of Meridian, a thoughtfully designed new home community that reflects the spirit of connection, quality, and modern living. The event will take place on Thursday, May 8th, from 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM at 61124
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Regios Cafe, located beside The Hub Motel in Redmond, has offered breakfast, lunch and dinner in easy, casual fashion for close to 20 years – but it’s not a drive-thru. Until Tuesday afternoon, you could say. Redmond Fire & Rescue was called to the NW Sixth Street eatery around 2:45 p.m.
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(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – KTVZ is proud to announce it has received special recognition from the Assistance League of Bend in honor of a decades-long partnership rooted in community service and shared values. The all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization presented the award to KTVZ in appreciation of the station’s ongoing support of its
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