There’s Good News: Buff Elementary’s head custodian receives ‘Hearts of 509J’ award
MADRAS. Ore. (KTVZ) Butch Wallace, the head custodian at Buff Elementary School, recently received the “Hearts of 509J” award. The recognition…
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There’s Good News: Prineville Police Celebrate Final Day of School with Crook County Students
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — As the 2026-2026 school year has officially come to a close, Prineville Police took the time to celebrate with Crook…
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There’s Good News: Warm Springs students celebrate last day of school with annual powwow
WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Students, families and staff at Warm Springs K-8 Academy marked the last day of school with a celebration centered on…
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There’s Good News: Bend Firefighters Rescue Dog from Rocky Cliff in Must-See Video
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Fire and Rescue posted a video on their social media platforms that is gaining a lot of attention. In the video, two…
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There’s Good News: Graduation season is here for Central Oregon students
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon high school graduates are celebrating the start of summer–and their adult lives. One KTVZ viewer, Angela Salido,…
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There’s Good News: Windermere brokers volunteer at The Family Kitchen in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) Brokers from Windermere are volunteering their time to prepare and serve food at The Family Kitchen in Bend. The Family Kitchen is…
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There’s Good News: KEITH Manufacturing in Madras earns Oregon Trailblazer Award for global expansion
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — KEITH Manufacturing Co. has been named a recipient of the 2026 Global Trailblazer Award by the Oregon Consular Corps (OCC).…
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There’s Good News: AT&T and Camp Fire Central Oregon team up to distribute 100 laptops in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — AT&T and Camp Fire Central Oregon partnered to distribute 100 refurbished laptops and offer digital safety training to…
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Four Central Oregon students awarded Kiefer Leutschaft Memorial Scholarships
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Rimrock Trails Treatment Services and the Kiefer Magical Legacy Fund announced the recipients of the 2026 Kiefer…
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There’s Good News: Jefferson County graduates stop by elementary and middle school to say farewell
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Graduating seniors from the Jefferson County School District made a special stop this week. Graduates returned to…
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There’s Good News: Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office honors heroes at first annual awards
BEND, Ore. — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office held its first annual awards ceremony Thursday evening at Caldera High School in Bend. The…
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Meteorologist John Carroll speaks to the Redmond Rotary Club about the weather
John Carroll was a featured speaker at the Redmond Rotary Club discussing his background as a meteorologist. He walked the Rotarians through putting…
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SELCO gives flexible Scholarships to Bend Students
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — SELCO Community Credit Union recently awarded a total of $77,500 in scholarships to 21 students across Oregon, including two…
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Upcoming community fundraiser in Redmond for orphaned foal Rocky Balboa
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On May 13, 2026, 3 Sisters Equine Refuge in Redmond, Ore., received an orphaned foal named Rocky Balboa, who was immediately…
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There’s Good News: Expanded adaptive golf opportunities coming to Central Oregon
SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Adaptive Sports (OAS) is launching its 2026 summer community golf season with new events and expanded opportunities…
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There’s Good News: Bend school resource officer repairs bikes for students in need
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Officer John Horvath, with the City of Bend Police Department, recently collected, repaired and donated bicycles to students at…
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Central Oregon NJROTC cadets represent the region in Washington, D.C. Memorial Day Parade
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KTVZ) — Cadets with the Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC) from Mountain View High School, La Pine, and Crook…
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There’s Good News: Bend teacher named runner-up in OnPoint prize, awarded $5,000
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend Senior High teacher is being recognized in OnPoint Community Credit Union’s 2026 Prize for Excellence in Education.…
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COCC to award first associate degrees at Oregon prison
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College’s education program at Deer Ridge Correctional Institution is set to confer its first-ever…
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There’s Good News: Burns Fire and Police welcome students for an exciting tour
BURNS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Burns Fire and Police recently welcomed some special guests for a fun-filled, and educational day. Burns Fire says Juntura…
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