Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes Brewery in Bend is offering free kids meals at its downtown pub through the end of October to help support local families. The brewery is also offering Bend-La Pine teachers and first responders a 25% discount off their entire bill through the end of the month. The effort includes a
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Cascades East Transit is offering free rides on Bend bus routes, Dial-A-Ride and Community Connector routes 24, 29 and 30 through Monday, Oct. 26. The fare-free service was launched following a tragedy at Silver Rail Elementary School. The Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council authorized the temporary transportation assistance to support the local
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield is encouraging residents across the state to dispose of expired and unused prescription medications during National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 24. Hosted by the Drug Enforcement Administration, the event offers free and anonymous drop-off sites at participating pharmacies and law enforcement agencies from
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening this weekend, the Central Oregon community is coming together to honor the life of Megan Lambert, the 25-year-old teacher killed in last week’s shooting at Silver Rail Elementary. The “Walk for Megan” takes place Sunday, October 25th, starting in the Old Mill District and following a route along the Deschutes River. Organizers
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Youth Peace & Justice Foundation announced plans Thursday to recognize 5-year-old Rhoam Summer through its national Trees for Peace memorial initiative and offered to fund a local memorial in Bend, Oregon. Rhoam was killed in the October 15th shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School. The foundation, also known as The
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — RAD Camps and Dudley’s Bookshop are partnering to host a community memorial walk in Bend for Megan Lambert, one of the victims killed in the Silver Rail Elementary shooting. The event is organized to honor Lambert’s memory while bringing community members together to show support for those affected by the Silver
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Worthy Brewing in Bend is hosting a community gathering for students, parents, school staff and others affected by a shooting at Silver Rail Elementary. The event aims to provide a dedicated space for community members to share their concerns, ask questions and connect with support resources as the community begins to
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Lone Pine Coffee will offer free coffee to teachers at its Cushing Drive and Harriman Street locations this Thursday and Friday to show appreciation for educators. The business says it hopes to show its appreciation for teachers and the role they play in the lives of students during this difficult time.
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Four comfort dogs from LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs traveled to Bend to support the Bend-La Pine Schools community. Isaac, Rahab, Fischer and Zachaeus visited the district’s Education Center, offering comfort and a calming presence following the recent tragedy.
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening next, the Prineville Chamber of Commerce is bringing back its Prineville Perk event. Community members and local business owners are invited to gather for coffee, conversation, and connections from 8-9 a.m. at the Crook County High School Library. The event will also give attendees a chance to learn more about
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Artists and local youth have come together to create a very special tribute to Rhoam Summer. Rhoam, who was one of the children lost in Silverrail, loved dinosaurs and sharks. And so, the kids at Hearts Unknown Education gathered to create shark- and dinosaur-themed artwork as a tribute to 5-year-old Rhoam
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Students across Bend-La Pine Schools returned to classrooms following last week’s deadly shooting at Silver Rail Elementary, as families and educators work to navigate grief, fear, and questions about what comes next. For many students, returning to school means reconnecting with friends and teachers and finding comfort in familiar routines. But
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Hook & Plow in Bend is offering free kids meals through October 31 to support families impacted by the Silver Rail Elementary tragedy. The restaurant hopes to ease the burden on local families as the community continues to heal.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and KTVZ spoke with local health care professionals about what you need to know about the disease and the preventative measures available. Annual screening mammograms starting at age 40 are recommended for detecting breast cancer early, when the disease is most treatable. Health experts at
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Synergy Ceramics Studio in Bend will offer free open studio hours Monday through Thursday from noon to 5 p.m., giving community members a safe, welcoming place to gather and find support during this difficult time.
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Clerk’s Office conducted a public certification test, also known as a logic and accuracy test, yesterday morning to ensure its vote counting system functions correctly ahead of the Nov. 3 general election.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Family and friends of Saylor Graham-Poarch has called for supporters to send encouraging messages to Saylor and her family. Kindly requesting that all correspondence be kept to five-by-nine inch dimensions and sent directly to their P.O. Box. The address is: P.O. Box 82, Bend, OR, 97709. This is according to one
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Students in the Bend-La Pine School District are returning to classrooms for the first time since a shooting occurred last Thursday at Silver Rail Elementary School. District officials stated that the goal is to conduct a typical school day while offering support for any individual needing a moment to step aside
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Little Gym of Bend is hosting a free open play day, giving local children a chance to stay active and play. The gym is also serving as one of several local donation sites for the Central Oregon Therapeutic Toy Drive, which supports children affected by a recent tragedy. Owner Katie
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Hawkeye and Huckleberry in Bend is hosting a fundraiser tomorrow, Oct. 21, to raise money for families impacted by a recent shooting in Bend. Organizers said the goal of the event is to bring the community together and offer support to local families during a difficult time. For every one dollar
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