Bend-La Pine Schools names La Pine’s Tiffany Schreiber Support Staff Member of the Year
La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-La Pine Schools has presented its Excellence in Education Award to Tiffany Schreiber, an Inclusion Educational…
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Sleep in Heavenly Peace builds beds for kids in need – and it’s seeking help with bedding
(Updated: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As we enter the holiday season, consider helping a Central Oregon child sleep better in their own bed,…
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Central Electric Cooperative accepting applications for 2025 Washington, D.C. Youth Tour
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Electric Cooperative is accepting applications for its 2025 Washington, D.C. Youth Tour program. Central Electric…
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Current, future Oregon postsecondary students encouraged to apply online for scholarships and grants
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ)Â -The Higher Education Coordinating Commission encourages all Oregonians pursuing postsecondary education in 2025-26 to apply for…
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Deschutes Cultural Coalition opens application period for 2025 Cultural Grants
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes Cultural Coalition is seeking applications for grant funding from all sectors within the culture field including…
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Free day-use parking offered at Oregon state parks on the day after Thanksgiving, Friday, Nov. 29
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department will once again offer free day-use parking the day after Thanksgiving, Friday,…
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Bend Park & Rec winter sports programs, including middle and high school basketball, registering now
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Park and Recreation District is registering now for pre-teens and teens who want to play basketball this winter. Middle…
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Eight Central Oregon teachers among 44 awarded SELCO Creative Educator Grants
EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ) — SELCO Community Credit Union has awarded nearly $82,000 to 44 educators across Oregon, including eight programs from Central…
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Winter Nights: Enjoy evening hours at the High Desert Museum throughout December
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Days are shorter, and the air is colder … winter is coming! Experience the warmth of the High Desert Museum every…
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Sunriver Art Fair issues call for artists
Artist applications for the 2025 Sunriver Art Fair open December 1, 2024 and close on March 9, 2025. The art fair is a nationally recognized, juried…
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‘Tis the season to cut your own Christmas tree from your C.O. national forest; permits go on sale
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes and Ochoco National Forests are selling permits to cut Christmas trees from local national forest lands. Beginning…
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Museum at Warm Springs announces awards for 31st annual Warm Springs Tribal Member and Youth Exhibit
WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Museum at Warm Springs has announced the awards for the “31st Annual Warm Springs Tribal Member and Youth…
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Prineville BLM opens public comment period on Redmond’s proposed wastewater treatment facility, wetland complex
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bureau of Land Management’s Prineville District is seeking input on an environmental assessment that shares the…
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Bend Fire’s Santa Express, Coat Drive are back for 2024 holiday season, seeking your donations for those in need
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Santa and the Bend Fire Department’s Santa Express are back spreading holiday cheer! We will be driving through neighborhoods…
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Shepherd’s House Ministries’ Redmond Center to mark one-year anniversary, providing stability and support
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Shepherd’s House Ministries’ Redmond Center, an essential resource for individuals facing homelessness and hardship, will…
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Extra caution urged in preparing your Thanksgiving feast: It’s the leading day for U.S. home cooking fires
QUINCY, Mass. (KTVZ) — The National Fire Protection Association® urges added caution when cooking on Thanksgiving Day, by far the leading day of…
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Giving back on Giving Tuesday at KIDS Center can help end child abuse
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Giving Tuesday is coming up Tuesday, December 3, and Central Oregonians have a special opportunity to give back to their…
Continue ReadingOregon Dept. of Revenue’s Bend office to close Tuesday, Nov. 19 for day of staff training
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Revenue’s Bend regional office at 951 SW Simpson Avenue will be closed on Tuesday, November 19 for…
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Abilitree names three new board members
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Board of Directors of Abilitree has announced that Heather Cain, Lisa Rose and Rachael Gass have joined the board. Heather…
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Commute Options urges community participation in Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day honors the courageous steps taken by Ruby Bridges as the first Black student to attend an…
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