SEASON OF GIVING: ‘Bend Fire Santa Express’ donation drive taking place December 6th
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Santa is once again trading his sleigh for a fire engine to ride through the city of Bend, collecting donations for The…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Thursday, November 13th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, November 13th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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Farewell Market opening soon in Bend—See what’s inside before launch day
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new supermarket is getting ready to open on Bend’s south side, and the official date is now set. Farewell Market will…
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Family Access Network receives three-year grant from the Roundhouse Foundation to support rural families
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Family Access Network received a multi-year grant of $50,000 for the next three years, totaling $150,000 in support of…
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Bend-La Pine Schools to celebrate 2025 Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-La Pine Schools is excited to announce its participation in the 2025 Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day with a commemorative…
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Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity sets grand opening celebration for its new Redmond ReStore
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity is excited to announce the upcoming grand opening of its new Redmond ReStore, located at…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Wednesday, November 12th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Wednesday, November 12th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to…
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New ‘Drawn West’ exhibition shines spotlight on High Desert Museum’s collection of Western maps and art
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — In the 19th and early 20th centuries, illustrated maps and advertisements functioned as powerful enticements to attract new…
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Dry Canyon Arts Association receives $34,000 Cultural Trust grant for remodel of new community art center
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Dry Canyon Arts Association is among 91 cultural organizations to receive a grant from the Oregon Cultural Trust, which…
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Diversified Heating & Cooling celebrates 2nd annual Heat Pump Giveaway, doubling the warmth this Thanksgiving season
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As temperatures drop and the holidays draw near, Diversified Heating & Cooling is once again giving back to the Central…
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More than 85 student veterans are pursuing degrees at OSU-Cascades
Update: Adding video BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This fall, 65 former active-duty veterans and another 22 students receiving veteran dependent benefits are…
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Faces of Freedom: Tuesday, November 11th
This Veterans Day, KTVZ presents ‘Faces of Freedom’. It’s a special way to honor the heroes who served our country. Here are Tuesday, November…
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Grounds for excitement: WildRoots Coffee House opens at Shevlin Crossing, its second Bend locationÂ
Update: Adding video BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Real estate developer Taylor Brooks announced Monday that its newest tenant, WildRoots Coffee…
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High Desert Chamber Music announces students selected for 2025-26 Spotlight Chamber Players
Update: Adding video BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — High Desert Chamber Music said Monday it’s pleased to announce the students selected for this year’s…
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Community collaboration helps SNAP stretch further at annual ‘Fill Your Pantry’ event
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This weekend’s Fill Your Pantry event was a huge success, organizers say, fueling food access across Central Oregon, with over…
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The Peaks 360 rural residential community donates $25,000 to NeighborImpact to help meet food needs
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The team at The Peaks 360 rural residential community, announced Friday an immediate $25,000 donation to NeighborImpact, a…
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Central Oregon hosts first BIPOC-led political forum
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This past Thursday, Central Oregon made history as Black and BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) business owners,…
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Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory Unveils New Solar Telescope
SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — There’s a different way to take advantage of the nice weather this weekend: by going to the observatory. The Sunriver…
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Bend Design Conference kicks off at OSU Cascades, celebrating 10 years
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Design Conference kicked off today at Oregon State University – Cascades, marking its 10th anniversary and a new…
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Museum at Warm Springs announces awards for 32nd annual Tribal Member and Youth Exhibit
WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Museum at Warm Springs has announced the awards for the “32nd Annual Warm Springs Tribal Member and Youth…
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