Sunrise Birthdays: Thursday, April 16th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, April 16th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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Redmond’s BrightSide Animal Center soon will be open on Sundays; kickoff celebration planned
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — BrightSide Animal Center announced Wednesday the expansion of its hours to include Sundays, beginning Sunday, June…
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Bend-area outdoor debris burning to close a month early, joins most districts aiming to reduce wildfire danger
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Fire & Rescue, in conjunction with the Central Oregon Fire Chiefs Association, announced Wednesday that outdoor debris…
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‘Safety over celebration’: Latino Community Association cancels Latino Fest for second straight year
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — For the second straight year, the Latino Community Association will cancel its Latino Fest, a long-standing celebration of…
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Tom McCall Elementary student wins ‘If I Were Mayor…’ Student Poster Contest
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Ainsley Schwarm, a fifth grader at Tom McCall Elementary, has won the 2026 Redmond “If I Were Mayor…” student poster…
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There’s Good News: Neighborhood dogs delight in free treats and toys at local stand
WARREN, Michigan (KTVZ) — A community dog treat and toy stand, built by Trisha Rowe and her daughters, has become a popular spot in a quiet Warren,…
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CASA of Central Oregon’s annual ‘Casablanca: A Masquerade Gala’ returns to Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening Next, CASA of Central Oregon will host its annual Casablanca: A Masquerade Gala on Saturday, May 16th, 2026, from 5 to…
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Central Oregon Autism Movement prepares for annual fundraising walk, hosting two community events in Redmond
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Autism Movement (COAM) is preparing to host two community events in Redmond in the coming weeks. The Shine…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Wednesday, April 15th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Wednesday, April 15th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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U.S. Forest Service announces more than $240 million in 2025 Secure Rural Schools payments
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KTVZ) — The U.S. Forest Service announced it will issue $248 million in Secure Rural Schools payments for 2025. This critical…
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There’s Good News: Local karate team members volunteer at Think Wild on their journey to getting black belts
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Members of Team Tempest from Bend’s Odyssey Martial Arts spent Sunday (4/12) volunteering at Think Wild Wildlife Rescue &…
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Central Oregon Community College to Host Annual Early Learning Conference
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The annual Early Learning Conference of the Oregon Association for the Education of Young Children, Central Oregon chapter, will…
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RootedHomes selling new, affordable homes in NW Redmond, hosting open houses; will take part in Earth Day Fair
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — RootedHomes, a Bend-based nonprofit, is offering new, permanently affordable homeownership opportunities in northwest…
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City of Bend plans open house for next year’s Neighborhood Street Safety Program projects; here’s the list
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend community members are being invited to participate in a design open house for the 2027 Neighborhood Street Safety Program…
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Party on: Mt. Bachelor’s RendezVan festival marks season’s end – with lots of new snow as a parting gift
MT. BACHELOR, Ore. (KTVZ) — The countdown is on, as RendezVan returns to Mt. Bachelor this Thursday, bringing what the resort calls “the ultimate…
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Cascade Cycling Classic receives $20,000 boost from Hayden Homes
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Hayden Homes and Simplicity by Hayden Homes have stepped up to become the 2026 title sponsors for the Cascade Cycling Classic…
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Join the Earth Day parade and festivities at Alpenglow Park
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Environmental Center will host its family-friendly Earth Day Fair and Celebration on Saturday, April 25, from 11 a.m. to 3…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Monday, April 13th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Monday, April 13th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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‘Circle of Voices’ event set to celebrate Ukrainian culture and community connection
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A unique cultural experience celebrating heritage and community connection will take place in northeast Bend next weekend.…
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There’s Good News: ‘Permission to Dance’ Prom gives Central Oregon residents with disabilities a night to shine
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The red carpet rolled out Saturday night at the Riverhouse Lodge for a special celebration, the second annual “Permission to…
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