Coolest Thing Made in Oregon contest narrows to four semifinalists
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The field of competitors in the 2026 Coolest Thing Made in Oregon contest has been narrowed to four semifinalists after the…
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Crook County School District receives $15,000 grant for leadership initiative
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Crook County School District in Prineville, Ore., received a $15,000 grant from the Rural Oregon Community Foundation for a…
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Family Access Network receives $5,000 grant to support Crook County families
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Prineville-Crook County Chamber of Commerce awarded a $5,000 grant to the Family Access Network to support children and…
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Bend-La Pine Schools recognizes hardworking custodians on National Custodian Day
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Today, October 2nd, is National Custodian Day—a chance to recognize the people working behind the scenes to keep schools…
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Cinderella’s Closet Open for Homecoming
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — High school students in Deschutes County can borrow free formalwear and accessories for the upcoming homecoming season through…
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Captain Preston Prosser retires from Bend Fire after 24 years of service
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After 24 long and rewarding years of serving the community of Bend, Fire Captain Preston Prosser is hanging up the uniform in a…
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There’s Good News: Crater Lake Spirits vodka reaches finals for Coolest Thing Made in Oregon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A group of Oregon businesses are competing for the Coolest Thing Made in Oregon award, and you get to decide who the winner is!…
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Crook County Middle School students explore career paths through hands-on learning
CROOK COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Students at Crook County Middle School are getting an early look at potential career paths through hands-on learning…
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There’s Good News: Caldera students explore hands-on National Guard training
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Several hundred students at Caldera High School participated in a career exploration event last week to learn about technical…
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Handmade hats and comfort items to be given to cancer patients at annual ‘Heaven Can Wait’ walk/run
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Assistance League of Bend will distribute free handmade hats and comfort items to cancer patients and survivors at the…
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There’s Good News: Crook County K9s undergo three days of specialized training
CROOK COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — In Crook County, the four-legged members of Search and Rescue are preparing for tough calls. The Crook County…
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Portland declares September 25th as Dolly Parton Day to honor her legacy
OREGON (KTVZ) — People all over are remembering Dolly Parton today, September 25th: “Nine Two Five.” September 25th has been declared Dolly Parton…
Continue Reading Family Access Network receives $15,000 grant to support Central Oregon families
CENTRAL OREGON (KTVZ) — The Family Access Network received a $15,000 grant from Trust Management Services, LLC to support client funding for…
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There’s Good News: Local students leave a creative mark on Prineville with train locomotive
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — There’s Good News in Prineville, where local high school students are putting their creativity and classroom skills to…
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YOU’RE INVITED: Redmond Fire & Rescue to host community day this Saturday
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening next, Redmond Fire & Rescue is inviting you to their community day! The fun takes place this Saturday,…
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Meet Scribble, an Avalanche Rescue Dog in training at Mt. Bachelor
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mt. Bachelor has an adorable new team member! Scribble is a young black lab navigating the world of Mt. Bachelor Ski Patrol, in…
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Boys & Girls Clubs expands afterschool program to La Pine
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Oregon is expanding their afterschool program to La Pine, with the new program to be…
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There’s Good News: Crook County Search and Rescue K-9 Team gets special training opportunity
CROOK COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Crook County Search and Rescue K-9 team recently had the opportunity to learn from an experienced canine expert,…
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California condor chicks take flight at Oregon Zoo’s Jonsson Center
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — A dozen California condor chicks are developing flight feathers and taking short flights at the Oregon Zoo’s Jonsson Center for…
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There’s Good News: Summit High School becomes Oregon’s first school certified in Project ADAM
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend’s Summit High School has just obtained a new certification that could help them save lives. Summit is now the first…
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