BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Gabe Pagano, Principal of Cascade Middle School, has been selected as Bend-La Pine Schools’ Director of District Activities and Athletics. Pagano will begin his new role on July 1, supporting middle and high schools across the district in coordinating athletics, clubs and other extracurricular activities. “This position was created to help
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Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Kelsey Merison highlights three local events, from a rodeo in Redmond to the annual Big Wave Challenge at Mt. Bachelor. For many more and to submit your own events, visit https://events.ktvz.com.
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ALBEQUERQUE, New Mexico (KTVZ) — Gerrit Spatz, a United States Airman from Bend, Oregon, recently was honored as Kirtland Air Force Base’s Tiger of the Week for his critical role in keeping KAFB networks secure and mission-ready! Tiger of the Week is an award that recognizes Airmen for their stellar performance done within their units’
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SALEM, Ore. — Oregon has received approval from the U.S Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) to waive the 10-Day Timely Reporting requirement to request replacement of food purchased with SNAP benefits that was lost or destroyed during the March 16, 2025, floods, mudslides, and power outages. New deadline for SNAP replacement benefits Households in
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Tuesday, April 1st. 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) — The Peaceful Presence Project, a nonprofit that reimagines and transforms the way communities talk about, plan for, and experience serious and terminal illness, is pleased to announce their Spring series of community-based Connection Cafés throughout Central Oregon. From April 2 – June 18, community members can drop in to one or
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(update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Hundreds of high schoolers from across the state are expected at Central Oregon Community College’s annual “Preview Day” event from 9:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, April 11, at the Bend campus. Students will learn about educational pathways at COCC by taking class samplers with staff and
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Governor Tina Kotek has proclaimed April to be Oregon Arbor Month throughout the state. This year’s proclamation recognizes the importance to neighborhoods of urban trees as cities add housing and rapidly densify. The proclamation states that “Trees play an integral role in fostering healthy communities,” adding that urban development and the
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Giving Plate, a community-centered nonprofit dedicated to compassionate food relief, is calling on the Bend community to help bring Easter joy to local children through its annual Easter Basket Drive. Donations are being accepted now through April 12 at The Giving Plate Distribution Center. The goal of this initiative is
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Redmond Commission for Art in Public Places invites residents to vote for their favorite sculpture in the 2025 People’s Choice contest as part of the Art Around the Clock program. All of the participating pieces have been on loan and displayed throughout the City of Redmond for the past three
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, March 28th. 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 a rodeo party to a traveling flea market. For many more and to submit your own events, visit https://events.ktvz.com.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Unofficial Logging Co. in downtown Bend has begun hosting a monthly Engage Deschutes gathering. The events are meant to encourage political and developmental discussions in Central Oregon among all community members. This month’s topic was on transportation and included guest speakers, as well as open forum time for attendees to ask
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Six community projects that range from new, lighted pickleball courts to creating new downhill mountain bike trails for riders of all abilities will receive more than half a million dollars in grants from the 2025 Bend Sustainability Fund, a Visit Bend project that funnels money from a lodging tax paid by visitors directly to local organizations.
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BEND, Ore.. (KTVZ) — Webfoot Home Improvements is excited to announce the return of its annual community initiative, Project Serious: Nonprofit Edition, awarding $20,000 of in-kind services to a deserving local nonprofit organization. Now in its 17th year, this initiative alternates annually between local charities and homeowners, reinforcing Webfoot’s long-standing commitment to giving back to
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Deschutes County is encouraging the public to review the draft East and West County Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) and provide feedback by April 17. “A Community Wildfire Protection Plan is an important planning tool for communities that are in areas at risk from wildland fires,” said Deschutes County Forester Kevin Moriarty. “Communities across Central Oregon collaborate
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Community members passionate about sustainable transportation are invited to attend the 2025 Tri-County Bicycle and Pedestrian Summit in Bend on Thursday, April 10. Hosted by the Deschutes County Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC), the theme for this year’s summit is “Community Connections.” Attendees will gain insight into the projects and
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, March 27th. 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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With summer wildfire season just around the corner, it’s important for both sellers and buyers to consider steps to fireproof a property.
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An 81-page document entitled “Request to Reopen, Redo, and Delay or Cancel the Cabin Butte Vegetation Management Project” released Tuesday listed 80 people living along China Hat Road claiming disability discrimination, as the Forest Service prepares to clear and close off the area for at least a year.
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