12 regional tourism projects awarded grants by Visit Central Oregon, totaling $300k
SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) Visit Central Oregon has awarded $300,000 in grant money to 12 regional tourism projects through its Central Oregon Future…
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Bend Factory Stores announces rebrand, new farmers market
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Factory Stores is rebranding as Elevation Bend, with a grand unveiling and the launch of the Elevation Farmers Market…
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Save the Date: From a Redmond art show to the annual Earth Day Fair & Parade in Bend, here are some events happening this weekend
Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Matthew Draxton highlights three local events, from an art show and sale in…
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Dispose of unwanted prescriptions at Bend Police DEA Drug Takeback
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening this weekend, the Bend Police Department will host a DEA Drug Takeback event. The department says it’s to give…
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Celebrate Earth Day this weekend in Bend at the annual Earth Day Fair & Parade
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — It’s Earth Day today! This year’s theme is “Our Power, Our Planet”, to emphasize how small, daily actions from average people…
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‘Lillian Pitt: Art, Memory, Home’ exhibition to open May 21 at The Museum at Warm Springs
WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ) — “Lillian Pitt: Art, Memory, Home” — a major exhibition featuring the art of celebrated artist Lillian…
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Roller season gets underway at The Pavilion in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Park and Recreation District said Tuesday it has completed its seasonal changeover at The Pavilion and is now open for…
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Multi-platinum country artist Sara Evans to perform at Deschutes County Fair
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Multi-platinum country artist Sara Evans will join Kendall Toyota of Bend’s Free Summer Concert Series on Wednesday, July…
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There’s Good News: 100+ Women Who Care of Central Oregon donates to nonprofit that helps women in recovery
UPDATE: Adding video BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Members of 100+ Women Who Care of Central Oregon have collectively donated $19,500 as of…
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon kicks off ‘The Big Draft’ recruitment campaign in partnership with NFL
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon, a program of J Bar J Youth Services, is kicking off The Big Draft, a community-wide…
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Save the Date: Annual Salmon Run returns to Bend, Mt. Bachelor’s RendezVan kicks off
Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Kelsey Merison highlights three local events, from RendezVan at Mt. Bachelor to…
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There’s Good News: ‘One Dad’s Mission’ to bike between every Ronald McDonald House, makes a stop in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Jeff Bekos, founder of “One Dad’s Mission,” arrived in Bend Thursday as part of his cross-country cycling journey to visit every…
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Redmond’s BrightSide Animal Center soon will be open on Sundays; kickoff celebration planned
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — BrightSide Animal Center announced Wednesday the expansion of its hours to include Sundays, beginning Sunday, June…
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Bend-area outdoor debris burning to close a month early, joins most districts aiming to reduce wildfire danger
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Fire & Rescue, in conjunction with the Central Oregon Fire Chiefs Association, announced Wednesday that outdoor debris…
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‘Safety over celebration’: Latino Community Association cancels Latino Fest for second straight year
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — For the second straight year, the Latino Community Association will cancel its Latino Fest, a long-standing celebration of…
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Central Oregon Autism Movement prepares for annual fundraising walk, hosting two community events in Redmond
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Autism Movement (COAM) is preparing to host two community events in Redmond in the coming weeks. The Shine…
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City of Bend plans open house for next year’s Neighborhood Street Safety Program projects; here’s the list
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend community members are being invited to participate in a design open house for the 2027 Neighborhood Street Safety Program…
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Party on: Mt. Bachelor’s RendezVan festival marks season’s end – with lots of new snow as a parting gift
MT. BACHELOR, Ore. (KTVZ) — The countdown is on, as RendezVan returns to Mt. Bachelor this Thursday, bringing what the resort calls “the ultimate…
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Bend Park and Rec seeks public’s help in naming its new office and operations facility
Bend Park and Recreation District is preparing to move some of its operations and planning staff into a new home and is seeking community help with a…
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Grand opening of new Redmond Tractor Supply store features free treats and adoptable dogs
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Tractor Supply Company will celebrate the grand opening of its new Redmond location with a family-friendly event this…
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