Holidays Archives

What happens to the unsold Christmas trees?

December 24, 2019 1:00 am KTVZ

A Bend Christmas tree dealer tells us what happens with the trees that don’t get sold.

Salvation Army makes late bell-ringing plea

December 23, 2019 10:38 pm KTVZ

The fewer days between Thanksgiving and Christmas aren’t just challenging retailers, but The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle campaign fundraising goal in Deschutes County. But there’s still time to give.

Bend Christmas tree seller gives away last trees

December 23, 2019 5:35 pm KTVZ

A Bend business was giving away its last 25 Christmas trees on Monday after a slower season than expected. Accent Landscape, Design and Construction is located on SE Third Street, next to the Shell gas station.

Bend Masonic Lodge hosts Christmas food packing party

December 22, 2019 8:12 pm KTVZ

On Sunday, the brothers of Bend Masonic Lodge and their families and friends packed and delivered holiday meals for families in need, through the Family Access Network.

Community celebrates start of Hanukkah in Old Mill District

December 22, 2019 7:35 pm KTVZ

On Sunday, the first night of Hanukkah, the Chabad of Central Oregon celebrated the start of the Jewish holiday by lighting the first candle of the grand menorah in Bend’s Old Mill District. The event also included a children’s choir and gelt toss.

Christmas tree shortage hitting C.O. lots

December 10, 2019 7:11 pm KTVZ

In recent years, Oregon has struggled with a Christmas tree shortage. According to some tree lot owners, that can be attributed to the recession in 2008.

Holiday decorations stolen off Bend porches

December 12, 2019 6:58 pm KTVZ

During the holiday season, packages are often swiped from porches — and as online shopping grows in popularity, so do the risks. People living in Bend have also had smaller items stolen, including decorations.

Terrebonne comes together to give family in need new home

December 17, 2019 6:03 pm KTVZ

About 100 members of the Terrebonne community came together to help provide a new home for a family going through some hard times.

Fourth-graders give to Toys for Tots

December 19, 2019 8:50 pm KTVZ

Fourth-graders from Cascade Academy on Thursday brought toys they bought with raised funds to the Toys for Tots organization, for distribution to families in need.

Redmond Airport, TSA expect big numbers during holidays

December 19, 2019 6:40 pm KTVZ

Friday is expected to be one of the biggest travel days of the holiday season.

Crook County holds ‘Shop With a Cop’ event

December 18, 2019 9:19 pm KTVZ

Crook County sheriff’s deputies and Prineville police held their first ‘Shop With a Cop’ event Wednesday, having taken part in Deschutes County’s effort in the past. We talked with some kids about what and who they were shopping for.

Candy Cane Lane provides gifts to foster families

December 18, 2019 6:29 pm KTVZ

Central Oregon. foster parents and families had the opportunity to pick from a selection of donated holiday gifts Wednesday at Calvary Chapel Church in Redmond.

Sisters bike shop donating bikes to those in need

December 17, 2019 5:00 pm KTVZ

For the fifth straight year, Sisters bike shop Blazin Saddles is donating bikes to those who need, with the help of the community.

C.O. Salvation Army $37K shy of Christmas Red Kettle goal

December 17, 2019 11:46 am KTVZ News Partners

With less than a week until Christmas, The Salvation Army in Bend says it is $37,000 away from reaching their Red Kettle goal in Central Oregon.

Salvation Army in Bend ‘looking for Christmas miracle’

December 16, 2019 2:15 pm KTVZ News Partners

Last year, The Salvation Army in Bend assisted more than 350 families and provided 1,500 children (ages 0-18) with presents and clothing for Christmas — and on Monday, they recognized that the need is greater than what they had anticipated.

Costumed Terrebonne alpacas in Holiday Parade

December 14, 2019 11:02 pm KTVZ

The Alpaca Country Estates Ranch in Terrebonne held their Holiday Parade on Saturday, featuring many of the animals in fanciful costumes.

Holiday Lights Paddle Parade floats the Deschutes

December 14, 2019 12:39 am KTVZ

Colorful lit displays on kayaks, canoes and standup paddleboards floated the Deschutes River at Bend’s Old Mill on Friday evening, an annual display hosted by Tumalo Creek Kayak and Canoe.