Crooked River Ranch Fire & Rescue seeking student intern
CROOKED RIVER RANCH, Ore. (KTVZ) — Right now, Crooked River Ranch Fire & Rescue is seeking a communications and marketing intern. Do you know…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Thursday, July 2nd
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, July 2nd. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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There’s Good News: Prineville PD welcomes home Sergeant Takagi following year-long military deployment
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Patrol Sergeant Tyler Takagi has returned to the Prineville Police Department after a year-long military deployment,…
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America 250: Redmond VFW to Host Free BBQ Following Redmond 4th of July Parade
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Saturday, July 4th, following the Redmond 4th of July parade, the Redmond Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) will host a free…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Wednesday, July 1st
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Wednesday, July 1st. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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America 250: Redmond to Unveil Public Art Instillation Honoring America’s Independence
REDMOND, ORE. (KTVZ) — The Redmond Commission for Art in Public Places will host a ribbon cutting ceremony to unveil its latest public art…
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Les Schwab Tires and Oregon Foundations pledge $1 million for wildfire support
OREGON (KTVZ) — Oregon Foundations and Les Schwab Tire Centers announced a partnership on June 30, 2026, to provide at least $1 million in wildfire…
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New hires strengthen Family Access Network’s mission in Central Oregon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Family Access Network (FAN) has welcomed Alex Fico as its new grants coordinator and Shelby Cala as its new outreach…
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Newberry County documentary showcases wildfire preparedness efforts
NEWBERRY COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Newberry Regional Partnership released a short documentary, “From Risk to Ready: A Newberry Country Defensible…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Tuesday, June 30th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Tuesday, June 30th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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5K Trail Tour: Women’s running and walking fitness program in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The 5K Trail Tour, now in its third year, will help women maintain running and walking fitness this summer, from July 7th to…
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Small town, big pride: Prineville celebrates inclusion during annual Prideville festival
(Update: adding video, comments from board president) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A small Central Oregon town showed what “big pride” can look…
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Pay It Forward: Supporting Madras families through early childhood care
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Child Development Coalition in Madras is being recognized this month through a “Pay It Forward” program that…
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From agates to thunder eggs: Madras rock show brings hidden treasures to light
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Rock enthusiasts have a chance to explore everything from raw stones to polished jewelry this weekend at the Madras Rock, Gem…
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Take a shelter dog out for the day: BrightSide Animal Shelter launches new program
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — BrightSide Animal Center in Redmond, has launched its new Dog Day Out Program. This initiative allows community members to…
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Save the Date: From a 5k beer run to a free Pure Barre class in the park, here are some events happening this weekend in Central Oregon
Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Kelsey Merison highlights three local events, from a 5k beer run/walk at Crux to…
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Community volunteers to clean up Deschutes River
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Upper Deschutes Watershed Council will host its annual Deschutes River Cleanup on Saturday, July 11, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 1…
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Bend rallies for “Truth, Equality & Freedom” on June 27
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — 50501 Central Oregon will join communities across the country on Saturday, June 27, 2026, for “All of U.S. 250: Truth,…
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Limited access to Pilot Butte first week of July
Community members will have limited access to Pilot Butte State Park in Bend from July 1-5 as preparations are made for the July 4th public fireworks…
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Bend’s ‘Stars and Stripes’ event to kick off holiday weekend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Discovery West will host a free “Stars and Stripes” event on Friday, July 3, from 8 to 10 p.m. in Bend, Ore., celebrating the…
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