Community support: United Way’s CARES Drive aims to ease financial strain
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — One in three households in Central Oregon, roughly 30,000 families, struggle to make ends meet daily. In response, the United…
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18th annual Dirksen Derby canceled due to lack of snow, but community impact continues in Bend
(Update: added video including interview with founder) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A popular early-season snowboard event in Bend is on hold this year due…
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Community invited to pair of Sunday vigils marking Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The public is invited to attend two Sunday vigils to honor and remember community members who passed away this year while…
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It’s in the cards: Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend launch ‘Club 105′ to boost kids’ participation – and future success
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend celebrated its inaugural Club 105 ceremony on Thursday, a new program to recognize and reward…
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‘Holiday Dough’ delivers: Mid Oregon Credit Union members pitch in help area food banks
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Though the generosity of its members and community, Mid Oregon Credit Union said Friday that its 2025 Holiday Dough…
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Sweet Santa: Another round of viewer-submitted photos as Christmas quickly approaches
Capture the magic of the season! Join KTVZ and Advanced Northwest Welding for our Sweet Santa Photo Contest and share your best Santa snapshots for a…
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Save the Date: Jurassic Quest returns to Redmond, Bend Pavilion celebrates 10-year anniversary
Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Kelsey Merison highlights three local events, from Jurassic Quest returning to…
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One Class At a Time: Local art organization keeps creativity alive for Redmond elementary students
In Redmond, a community-backed arts effort is stepping up where school budgets fall short. It’s exactly the kind of innovative, student-centered…
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Hayden Homes and First Story mobilize to fight food insecurity in the Pacific Northwest
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This December, Hayden Homes, Simplicity by Hayden Homes, and First Story undertook a major philanthropic campaign across…
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From showroom to support: Subaru of Bend helps fuel Central Oregon stroke awareness nonprofit
Subaru of Bend is helping support a local nonprofit this holiday season in a way that could save lives.
As part of Subaru’s national Share the…
COCC’s Madras campus expansion opens soon; Tykeson Family Foundation gives $100K ‘capping grant’
(Update: Video Added) Major fundraising for Central Oregon Community College’s Madras campus expansion, set to open for winter term’s first day…
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Shepherd’s House Ministries seeks donations for free community Christmas dinners
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As the season of giving arrives, Shepherd’s House Ministries is preparing to share the warmth of Christmas with Central Oregon…
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Cascade Disposal delivers holiday joy through 25th annual “Bike Build” fundraiser with Toys for Tots
(Update: Video Added) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — For the 25th year in a row, Cascade Disposal is spreading holiday cheer with their toy drive for Central…
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Pay It Forward: Summers flooring doubling down on holiday donations
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– It’s time for Pay It Forward — our program recognizing people who make our community a better place to live. The holiday…
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Mountain View Community Development receives $3 million grant for 75-unit Redmond supportive housing village
(Update: Video Added) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mountain View Community Development said Tuesday it’s learned it will receive a $3…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Tuesday, December 16th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Tuesday, December 16th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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St. Charles Prineville Hospice Auction raises more than $180K
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — St. Charles Foundation’s annual Prineville Hospice Auction was a big success, raising more than $180,000 to support…
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Central Oregon toy drive delivers thousands of gifts to local kids
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– A Central Oregon toy drive is spreading holiday cheer to hundreds of families this season and the effort is still growing.…
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend honors Whitney Eskelson’s 15 years of service with new Youth Empowerment FundÂ
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend said Monday it’s happy to honor Whitney Eskelson for 15 years of steady work with youth in…
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Heart of Oregon Corps receives $300,000 Ford Family Foundation grant toward new Redmond campus
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ)) — Heart of Oregon Corps announced Monday a “transformative” $300,000 grant from The Ford Family Foundation in support of…
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