Bend Park and Rec’s fall recreation program registration opens next week
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Park and Recreation District is opening registration for fall recreation programs and winter sports leagues on Aug. 14,…
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‘Safe Digging Day’ reminds Oregonians about importance of free 811 ‘Call Before You Dig’ service
This Friday, August 11, is National Safe Digging Day – also known as National 811 Day. The annual observance exists to raise awareness about…
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Madras, Prineville residents chosen as COCC Board chairperson, vice chair for 2023-24
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Community College Board of Directors at its July meeting elected Joe Krenowicz of Madras to serve as…
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Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts & Agriculture in Sisters opens 2024 artist residency applications
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts & Agriculture invites artists, ecological scientists, researchers and…
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Bend nonprofit Dirty Freehub marks 10 years of creating route guides for gravel cycling
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Dirty Freehub, a Bend-based 20+ employee and volunteer based nonprofit organization that creates route guides for gravel…
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First Story invites community to home dedication for Adams family
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Colton and Keri Adams, along with their two children will receive the keys to their new home in the First Place community at…
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Sunriver Music Festival presents music education, other free events along with pops, classical concerts
SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) – Sunriver Music Festival presents a variety of music education and other free events open to the public. The 2023 festival…
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New official Oregon State Map features Yaquina Head Lighthouse, drone shot of Smith Rock
150 years ago – on August 20, 1873 – the oil burning wicks of the Yaquina Head Lighthouse were lit for the first time, welcoming mariners and warning…
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Sunriver Resort unveils new pickleball courts with grand opening celebration on National Pickleball Day
SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sunriver Resort is excited to announce the grand opening of its outdoor pickleball complex and its first 10 courts, set for…
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High Desert Chamber Music announces schedule for 16th season
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – High Desert Chamber Music announces the 2023-24 Season Schedule for their Sixteenth Season in Central Oregon! This year…
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City of Redmond planned road closures and delays: Week of August 7-13
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the city of Redmond’s planned road closures and delays update for August 7-13. City of Redmond road closures can be…
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Deschutes County road construction update: Week of August 6-12
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of August 6-12. Deschutes Market Road/Hamehook Road…
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ODOT Region 4 construction update – week of August 4-11
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the ODOT Region 4 construction update for the week of August 4-11. Here at ODOT, we are committed to providing a safe…
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Avid Cider says it will move out of their taproom in Bend’s Box Factory on Nov. 1, seek new location
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Avid Cider Co. announced Wednesday that they will be transitioning out of their current taproom in…
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City of Bend’s e-bike rebate program deemed a success
In January, the City of Bend received a $150,000 Electric Mobility Grant from Pacific Power to provide vouchers for e-bikes. The City partnered with…
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City of Bend road and traffic report: Week of August 7-13
Here is the city of Bend’s road and traffic report for the week of August…
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The Center Foundation sets concussion baseline testing dates
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Center Foundation is pleased to announce the Community Concussion Baseline testing schedule for the 2023-2024 school year.…
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Applications open for COCC’s Small Business Management Program
Central Oregon Community College’s Small Business Development Center, or SBDC, is now accepting applications for its popular Small Business…
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Redmond School District earns excellence award for financial reporting
The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in…
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ODFW: Register now for free pheasant hunts for youth hunters in September; one set for Madras
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) —Youth hunters (age 17 and under) who will have completed hunter education by the time of the event can sign up now for the…
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