Sunrise Birthdays: Thursday, July 31st
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, July 31st. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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Bend Park and Rec opens fall recreation program registration August 4-5
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Park and Recreation District is opening registration for fall recreation programs and sports leagues on Monday, Aug. 4…
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Open Arts Center opens in Bend, bringing a welcoming and creative environment for Central Oregon artists
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– A new hub for creatives in Bend is opening its doors. This was the scene at the open house for the new Open Arts Center on…
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Habitat for Humanity opens applications for first four affordable homes in north La Pine’s new Park View neighborhood
La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Habitat for Humanity of La Pine-Sunriver said Wednesday it’s now accepting applications for the first four affordable homes…
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Runaway rooster rescued: Deschutes County sheriff’s sergeant goes beak-to-beak, avoids fowl play
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Rooster wrangling is not part of many folks’ typical workday, but a Deschutes County sheriff’s sergeant’s helpful actions this…
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Small Business Spotlight: Big Ed’s Artisan Bread brings fresh-baked goods to Central Oregon
You can find Big Ed’s in more than 150 spots across Central Oregon and…
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Fred Meyer offering ‘stress-free’ back-to-school immunizations – no appointment needed
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As families gear up for a new school year, Fred Meyer is making it easier than ever to check a major item off the…
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El Sancho reopens on Bend’s eastside, after a kitchen fire closed the restaurant for more than a year
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — One of Bend’s favorite places to grab a taco and a margarita has just reopened its eastside location with a colorful new look,…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Tuesday, July 29th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Tuesday, July 29th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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Longtime Bend staple, Farmer Brown’s fruit stand, damaged by high winds
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– It wasn’t just high heat and fire risk today, we also saw strong wind gusts. One gust nearly destroyed a beloved Bend fruit…
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A ‘Super COW’ at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds will help handle the extra cellphone call load this busy season
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — There will be plenty of friendly animals on display at this week’s Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo, but only one “Super…
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Partially blind, deaf dog runs away on a walk by the Deschutes River, sparks Bend community search that ends happily
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — What began as a peaceful morning walk turned into a 12-hour rescue mission in Bend on Saturday that showed the community coming…
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Newberry Regional Partnership develops 5-year plan to tackle homelessness, education, wildfire risk and more
Over the course of nearly two years, the Newberry Regional Partnership surveyed the community on top issues. The group has established a five-year…
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Here comes the fun! Preparing for this week’s 105th Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Wednesday marks the start of the Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo. Through next Sunday, you can enjoy games, food, rides,…
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Rare, orphaned flying squirrel rescued, is being cared for by Think Wild in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Think Wild, Central Oregon’s wildlife hospital and conservation center, said Monday it recently admitted an orphaned northern…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Monday, July 28th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Monday, July 28th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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Every Kid Fund highlights grant recipient Cale, skilled musician from Cascades School of Music.
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– A fund which pays for kids to get into after school programs is helping out Central Oregon again this summer. The 2025 Every Kid…
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Deschutes Children’s Foundation announces Every Kid Fund grant recipients
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes Children’s Foundation has proudly announced the 2025 Every Kid Fund recipients. Managed by DCF, this endowment fund…
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Habitat for Humanity La Pine Sunriver welcomes four new board members
La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Habitat for Humanity La Pine Sunriver is pleased to announce the addition of four new members to its Board of Directors.…
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Shepherd’s House Ministries issues urgent plea for bottled water donations amid more summer heat
With Central Oregon in the thick of summer and daytime temperatures consistently in the 90s, individuals experiencing homelessness are at heightened…
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