BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Several hundred students at Caldera High School participated in a career exploration event last week to learn about technical fields in the Army National Guard. The two-day program provided hands-on exposure to military career tracks. The event focused on introducing students to real-world applications of the Army National Guard’s Military Occupational
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Assistance League of Bend will distribute free handmade hats and comfort items to cancer patients and survivors at the annual Heaven Can Wait 5K Walk/Run this Sunday, Oct. 4, at the Redmond High School football stadium. The event raises funds for Sara’s Project, a fund of the St. Charles Foundation
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CROOK COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — In Crook County, the four-legged members of Search and Rescue are preparing for tough calls. The Crook County Sheriff’s Office K9 Team recently completed the second part of it’s training, with three days of hard-work at Walton Lake. The dogs practiced detection from the shoreline, simulating a search with no
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OREGON (KTVZ) — People all over are remembering Dolly Parton today, September 25th: “Nine Two Five.” September 25th has been declared Dolly Parton Day in Portland, one of several cities across the country recognizing the country music icon and her legacy of giving. The Dollywood Foundation is also calling today Give Like Dolly Day, encouraging support for
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CENTRAL OREGON (KTVZ) — The Family Access Network received a $15,000 grant from Trust Management Services, LLC to support client funding for families in Central Oregon. The grant provides funding for advocates to assist local families who are low-income, living in poverty or experiencing housing instability. Advocates use these client funds to supply necessities including
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — There’s Good News in Prineville, where local high school students are putting their creativity and classroom skills to work in the community. Students in Crook County High School’s graphic design program recently had the opportunity to take what they’ve learned in the classroom and apply it to a real-world project. The
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening next, Redmond Fire & Rescue is inviting you to their community day! The fun takes place this Saturday, September 19th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Station 401, located at 341 NW Dogwood Avenue in Redmond. The family-friendly day is free to attend, and will include tours of the station’s vehicles,
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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 training to become an Avalanche Rescue Dog. He recently got to go on his first chairlift ride and is taking his time exploring the mountain. Instagram: @scribbleonpatrol From
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Oregon is expanding their afterschool program to La Pine, with the new program to be hosted at the La Pine Community Center. The initiative will serve students from La Pine Elementary, Rosland Elementary and La Pine Middle School, operating Monday through Friday and ending
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CROOK COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Crook County Search and Rescue K-9 team recently had the opportunity to learn from an experienced canine expert, thanks to support from the local community. Fundraising efforts helped the team bring in Robert Noziska for specialized training with the search and rescue dogs. Noziska previously served as Special Operations
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — A dozen California condor chicks are developing flight feathers and taking short flights at the Oregon Zoo’s Jonsson Center for Wildlife Conservation this month. The young birds, which hatched earlier this year, are preparing for eventual release into the wild. The Jonsson Center for Wildlife Conservation is located on Metro-owned land
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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 school in Oregon to be certified in Project ADAM, a national program focused on cardiac emergency preparedness. Summit staff have been trained to respond quickly and effectively to sudden cardiac
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DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — It’s officially back-to-school season in Deschutes County, and local deputies are also returning to campus. Three Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office deputies will serve as school resource deputies this year, covering 11 schools across the county. Deputies Karpstein, Woods and Cox are reminding drivers and the community to take extra precautions
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — There’s Good News in our community! You could learn a new skill this month that could save someone’s life. Crook County Fire and Rescue and St. Charles are partnering up to offer a free ‘Stop the Bleed’ course. You’ll learn how to jump into action and stop the bleeding in someone with
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The High Desert Museum in Bend, Ore., recognized National Wildlife Day on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, highlighting its ongoing care for more than 100 ambassador animals. The occasion coincides with the one-year anniversary of the museum receiving accreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. Opened in 1982, the museum operates
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Residents of Deschutes River Woods are raising money for a wildland brush truck, which would be utilized by community members during emergencies. Currently, DRW has raised almost $5,000 out of their $10,000 goal. According to a GoFundMe organized by Jeff Thompson, Heppner Fire District is offering up their 1979 Wildland Brush
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JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Back to school season in Jefferson County is just a week away, and teachers are working hard to prepare so that the county’s students can flourish in the new academic year. Teaching staff have started district wide training, unit planning, and professional development. Alongside that, they are focusing on collaborative
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(KTVZ) — OnPoint Community Credit Union has donated $30,000 to assist wildfire relief and recovery efforts across Oregon and Southwest Washington. The contribution comes as wildfires have burned more than 2.5 million acres across the region. The credit union split the total contribution into $10,000 increments among three organizations providing relief: the American Red Cross,
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JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — As we wrap up August, which is National Emergency Management Awareness Month, Jefferson County is recognizing the people working behind the scenes to keep residents informed during emergencies. During fire season, emergency management teams work around the clock to provide updates and important information to the community. That includes coordinating with
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A routine shift took a wild turn for local police when officers were called to assist with a feisty turkey on the loose. According to the department, the bird proved to be a difficult suspect, refusing to follow orders, ignoring police authority, and testing the limits of training that surprisingly never
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