Oregon’s largest community read program, ‘A Novel Idea,’ marks 21 years
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After a milestone 20th anniversary in 2023, Deschutes Public Library is ready to launch the annual celebration of building…
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Mosaic receives $10,000 PacificSource donation for inaugural fundraising luncheon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mosaic Community Health, a nonprofit community health center providing quality care for all in Bend, Redmond, Prineville,…
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Heart of Oregon Corps’ Youth Conservation Corps now hiring 16- to 18-year-olds for summer jobs
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Long summer days are ahead, and Heart of Oregon Corps’ Central Oregon Youth Conservation Corps program has summer jobs for…
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Community invited to Earth Day Fair and Parade in downtown Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Environmental Center is thrilled to host their family-friendly Earth Day Fair and Parade on Saturday, April 20th, from 11:30…
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Deschutes County DA to host informational drop-in on becoming a Veterans Intervention Strategy mentor
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County District Attorney’s Office is hosting a drop-in event for those interested in becoming mentors for the…
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New exhibition brings works from four acclaimed artists to the High Desert Museum
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Step into a world where art, nature and humanity intersect in the captivating new exhibition Near, Far, Gone: From the…
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Phil’s Trailhead parking lot to close for at least a week for maintenance work
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Beginning Monday, the Deschutes National Forest road crew plans to conduct maintenance on the Phil’s Trailhead parking lot.…
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Emergency Volunteer Air Corps will visit Bend in food bank delivery disaster drill, seeks support from communities
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — To enhance emergency preparedness and ensure swift responses to crises, the Emergency Volunteer Air Corps (EVAC) has teamed up…
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Retired educator, former Redmond schools superintendent Jerry Colonna receives lifetime achievement award
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Coalition of Oregon School Administrators has named Jerome “Jerry” Colonna, retired school superintendent and lifelong…
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‘Kiefer’s Magical Birthday Bash’ at Wild Ride Brewing raises over $47,000 for Kiefer Leutschaft Memorial Fund
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Hundreds of community members recently turned out to celebrate the third annual “Kiefer’s Magical Birthday Bash” at…
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Hayden Homes gives to Redmond Rotary Club’s early literacy program: A book, backpack for every first-grader
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Hayden Homes has proudly gifted $3,500 for the Rotary Club of Redmond’s 2024 Gift of Literacy program. The gift supports…
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High Desert Chamber Music offering hanging flower baskets to fund educational outreach efforts
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — High Desert Chamber Music is offering hanging flower baskets to fund educational outreach efforts. Grown in the Valley, orders…
Continue ReadingDeschutes Children Foundation announces three new nonprofit partners
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ)– The Deschutes Children’s Foundation is proud to announce the addition of three new nonprofit partners, each bringing a…
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Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire Captain Cody Meredith completes international professional designation process
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District Captain Cody Meredith has successfully completed the process that awards the professional…
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City Club of Central Oregon launches spring membership drive
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City Club of Central Oregon is proud to announce the commencement of its spring membership drive, slated to run until May…
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Bend-La Pine Schools kindergarten registration hits the road Saturday at several neighborhood parks
Kinder Fiesta, a Spanish language kindergarten kick-off event, set for May 18 BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Families in the Bend-La Pine School District with…
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Deschutes County Elections Office shares deadlines, other key info to know for May 21 primary
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The May 21 Primary Election is underway, and the Deschutes County Elections Office is sharing some important information with…
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Crook County officials to hold ham radio communication exercise simulating high-water event
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Saturday, Crook County Emergency Management, Crook County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue, and Crook County Auxcomm…
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Deschutes Land Trust announces the launch of this year’s Nature Kids and free hike series
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes Land Trust announced Thursday the start of its 2024 Walk + Hike series. From April-October, Land Trust volunteer…
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High school ‘mathletes’ set to converge for game-based competition at COCC
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College’s annual High School Math Contest, a game-based learning tradition since 1978, is being held…
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