Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office providing free boat safety inspections in 3 locations
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Saturday, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office will be providing voluntary boat safety inspections on Saturday at three…
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Small Business Spotlight: Beardwood Beard Oil bringing premium beard care products to Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — For this month’s Small Business Spotlight, KTVZ is highlighting Bend-based Beardwood Beard Oil, a company specializing in…
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Save the Date: WinterFest at Mt. Bachelor and more
Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Matthew Draxton highlights three local events, including karaoke at General…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Friday, April 11th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, April 11th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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Lava Ridge Elementary students get free helmets, learn about bike safety with fun ‘Train Your Brain’ program
This spring, more than 2,000 third graders throughout Central Oregon are learning about brain injury prevention and helmet safety through the Train…
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‘Kitten Shower’ planned Saturday at Humane Society of Central Oregon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Humane Society of Central Oregon is preparing for the upcoming adoption season with a brand new Kitten Shower on Saturday…
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‘We are one community’: Latino Community Association leader speaks about Latino Fest cancellation
The Latino Community Association announced Monday that it is canceling this fall’s Central Oregon Latino Fest in Madras over safety fears due to…
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Five Central Oregon schools earn prestigious RAMP certification for excellence in school counseling
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Five Central Oregon schools have achieved a distinguished milestone in school counseling, earning the coveted Recognized…
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Prineville-Crook County Chamber of Commerce unveils major remodel to kick off tourism season
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Prineville Crook County Chamber of Commerce and Visitor’s Center is excited to unveil a stunning remodel of its…
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Mid Oregon Credit Union’s spring fundraiser to benefit SMART Reading, with your help
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mid Oregon Credit Union’s Spring 2025 fundraiser began on Monday, and will benefit SMART Reading™. Mid Oregon members and the…
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Deschutes County commissioners support recommendations by Civic Assembly on Youth Homelessness
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners recently sent a letter to the Deschutes Civic Assembly on Youth Homelessness,…
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Hoodoo offers free lift tickets Wednesday for canned food donations
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Hoodoo Ski Area will offer free lift tickets to all guests who donate four or more non-perishable food items on Wednesday,…
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The Father’s Group cancels this year’s Juneteenth Celebration at Drake Park, points to ‘volatile political climate’
The Father’s Group organization in Bend has canceled this year’s Juneteenth Celebration at Drake Park, noting “today’s increasingly political…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Tuesday, April 8th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Tuesday, April 8th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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Gratitude for a life saved on the slopes: Redmond man returns to Hoodoo to thank Ski Patrol, area medics
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A special gathering took place at Hoodoo Ski Area over the weekend, as a Redmond man returned with his wife to thank the…
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Results announced for 13th annual Gerry Lopez Big Wave Challenge at Mt. Bachelor
On Saturday at Mt. Bachelor, the 13th annual Gerry Lopez Big Wave Challenge was in full swing, combining surf and snow on the…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Monday, April 7th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Monday, April 7th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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POWDR, owner of Mt. Bachelor, decides not to sell iconic local resort
Eight months after putting Mt. Bachelor up for sale, POWDR Corp. announced Friday that it has decided to retain the Central Oregon ski and…
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‘A huge impact’: Bend snowboarding community rallying around beloved member following difficult diagnosis
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Saturday, the 13th annual Gerry Lopez Big Wave Challenge is taking over the slopes at Mt. Bachelor—combining surf and snow…
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Gabe Pagano named to new Bend-La Pine Schools position, director of student activities and athletics
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Gabe Pagano, Principal of Cascade Middle School, has been selected as Bend-La Pine Schools’ Director of District Activities…
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