Cascade Cycling Classic back in Bend this weekend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– A Bend tradition is back this summer, closing down much of Downtown Bend. The Cascade Cycling Class starts Saturday at noon and…
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Forest Service offering fee-free access at most day-use sites to mark National Get Outdoors Day, Juneteenth
PORTLAND, Ore., (KTVZ) — The USDA Forest Service will waive recreation fees at most day-use sites across national forests in Oregon and Washington…
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Low registration prompts cancellation of this year’s Oregon High Desert Classics hunter jumper horse competition
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Low registration numbers have prompted organizers of the Oregon High Desert Classics to cancel next month’s two-week hunter…
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Save the Date: Father’s Day events happening in the High Desert
Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Kelsey Merison highlights three local events, from a veterans golf tournament to…
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Sunriver Art Fair returns this summer for 15th year
SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — The 15th Sunriver Art Fair returns to the scenic Village at Sunriver Aug. 8-10, with over 80 artists bringing original,…
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Bend-La Pine Schools’ free summer meal program begins next week
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-La Pine Schools will offer healthy meals at no charge to children and teens at four outdoor locations this summer. The…
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Bend’s High Desert Museum celebrates dads with free admission on Father’s Day
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — From sawmill demonstrations to raptors in flight to desert dwellers and more, celebrate the end of…
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First Bend ‘Core Area’ revitalization project on NE Second Street now complete
Bend’s Northeast Second Street between Franklin and Greenwood avenues reopened to two-way traffic on Wednesday.…
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‘Hardening the community’: National nonprofit helps neighborhood south of La Pine stay wildfire-ready
Update: Adding video, comments from incident commander) LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A small community south of La Pine is getting some help this wildfire…
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OSU-Cascades to graduate more than 340 students Sunday, nearing 6,000 total since founding in 2001
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State University–Cascades will graduate 340 students at its 24th commencement ceremony on Sunday, bringing the total…
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‘Stand with us’: Local nonprofits plead for community support as federal funding cuts loom
Central Oregon nonprofits MountainStar Family Relief Nursery and the Deschutes Children’s Foundation are sounding the alarm as federal funding…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Tuesday, June 10th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Tuesday, June 10th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Monday, June 9th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Monday, June 9th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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The numbers are in for the Click it or Ticket’ seat belt, child seat safety campaign
(update: adding numbers) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Community Action Target Team participated in the “Click it or…
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‘Never Going Back’: Bend Pride celebrations begin this weekend
(Update: Adding comments from organizers) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Drake Park will be filled with rainbows, booths, and pride for Bend’s annual Pride…
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Camp Fire Central Oregon announces earlier registration date, updates for 2025/2026 afterschool programs
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Camp Fire Central Oregon is excited to announce two important changes related to school-year programs for the 2025/2026 season.…
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Washington Trust Bank donates $10,000 to RootedHomes
 BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend branch of Washington Trust Bank, the largest independently owned full-service bank in the Northwest, has donated…
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Windermere Real Estate’s Bend Team volunteers stocking shelves at The Giving Plate’s community store
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Local brokers from Windermere Real Estate in Bend took the day off from showing houses and writing offers on Friday to volunteer…
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Deschutes County honors Lourdes Reyes, Volunteers in Medicine Clinic with 2025 Health Heroes Awards
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners and the Public Health Advisory Board recognized the winners of the 2025 Health…
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Save the Date: Saturday’s full of events
Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Matthew Draxton highlights three local events, from a car wine and shine show at…
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