BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Webfoot Home Improvements is pleased to announce the winner of its annual community initiative, Project Serious: Nonprofit Edition. Petersen Rock Garden, a cherished local landmark between Bend and Redmond, has been selected to receive $20,000 in essential renovation services as part of this year’s initiative. Founded in 1935 by Danish immigrant
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A total of 500 pounds of dog food have been donated throughout Central Oregon this week, thanks to local animal rescue Street Dog Hero. That’s half a ton of food that will be distributed to pets in Central Oregon whose families are facing financial difficulties. The Humane Society of the Ochocos
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend’s 2025 street preservation plans were confirmed this month when City Council approved paving, chipseal and slurry seal contracts. The City of Bend says it is preparing to do about $4.85 million worth of street preservation contract work this year that will improve approximately 67 lane miles in
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Matthew Draxton highlights three local events, from a Mt. Bachelor weekend-long festival to a classic car show in Redmond! For many more, and to submit your own events, visit https://events.ktvz.com.
Continue ReadingBEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Lee Anderson was live Thursday from Sun Mountain Fun Center as Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon held its annual Bowl for Kids’ Sake fundraiser to support mentoring programs for at-risk youth. It costs about $2,800 a year to support one match, and 92 kids are currently on the waitlist.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A three-legged cat named Moira is making headlines after receiving a rare full hip replacement surgery at the Veterinary Referral Center of Central Oregon in Bend. Moira came to the Humane Society of Central Oregon as a kitten with severe back and leg injuries, ultimately losing one leg. Struggling to move,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — St. Charles Bend is taking its motto, “Care for All,” to the next level, and that includes more than just people. A viewer sent in these photos of the hospitals helping a nesting Canadian goose. In the photo, you can see the mama goose nesting near the chapel sanctuary. To make
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Shepherd’s House Ministries says it has lost a large portion of its funding, but plans to make it up with an online campaign. The federal movement has cut 17% of their funding for food. To fill the gap, the shelter is launching a section on their website called “A Place at
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — New data calculated this week by NeighborImpact reveals a record-breaking rise in demand for food across Central Oregon – at the same time the organization deals with a reduced federal food supply. In the most recent quarter, the organization’s Food Bank and its partners served an average of 83,000 individuals per
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What: USPS Job Fairs Where Bend, OR Post Office (2300 NE 4th ST Bend, OR 97701) When Thursday, April 17, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Thursday, April 24, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Thursday, May 1, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Thursday, May 8, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Thursday, May 15, 11 a.m. – 2
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(Update: Adding video) SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Electronic benefit theft is on the rise. The Oregon Department of Human Services is encouraging people to take steps to protect their Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards from electronic theft. Electronic theft includes card skimming, card cloning, phishing and other similar methods. “We know that many individuals and families
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College said Tuesday it’s proud to announce that students Emma Bloss, ErinRae McKellar Cook and Taylor Taliesin and have been selected to represent the college on the Oregon Community College Association’s 2025 All-Oregon Academic Team, which honors high achievement from Oregon’s 17 community colleges. The students will be
Continue ReadingBEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Community committees, boards and commissions are a great way to get involved with local government. The City of Bend has several Council-appointed advisory groups that make recommendations to City Council or City administrative staff. Applications are being accepted for the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee, Environment and Climate Committee, Landmarks Commission, and
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Tuesday, April 15th. 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) — Families in the Bend-La Pine School District with children entering kindergarten this fall can register at a neighborhood park on Saturday, April 19. The mobile registration event will also provide details for the 2025-26 school year, including school boundary information, required enrollment documents and more. Families can find the yellow school
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Deschutes County is celebrating National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week to raise awareness of the invaluable work done by Deschutes 911, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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(Update: Adding video and comments from Shepherd’s House) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Shepherd’s House Ministries said Monday it is urgently seeking donations from the Central Oregon community for its annual Good Friday Easter Dinner. The dinner will be held on Friday, April 18th, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Redmond Center, 1350 S Hwy
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, April 10th. 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, April 14th. 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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n an email, Eric Garrity and Chuck Hemingway, the two local advocates trying to pause the closure of China Hat Road, notified Bend City Council members and Deschutes County Commissioner Phil Chang of recent developments in conversations with the Forest Service.
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