A Place at the Table: Shepherd’s House is fundraising after federal cuts
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Shepherd’s House Ministries says it has lost a large portion of its funding, but plans to make it up with an online campaign.…
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NeighborImpact sees local food demand soar to record levels while federal cuts reduce, threaten supply
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — New data calculated this week by NeighborImpact reveals a record-breaking rise in demand for food across Central Oregon – at…
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Bend Post Office to hold job fairs each Thursday through April, May
What: USPS Job Fairs Where Bend, OR Post Office (2300 NE 4th ST Bend, OR 97701) When Thursday, April 17, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Thursday, April 24, 11…
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Oregonians urged to protect their EBT food, cash benefits amid rising number of electronic thefts
(Update: Adding video) SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Electronic benefit theft is on the rise. The Oregon Department of Human Services is encouraging people…
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COCC trio selected for All-Oregon Academic Team
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College said Tuesday it’s proud to announce that students Emma Bloss, ErinRae McKellar Cook and Taylor…
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Get involved: City of Bend seeks people interested in serving on several community advisory bodies
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Community committees, boards and commissions are a great way to get involved with local government. The City of Bend has several…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Tuesday, April 15th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Tuesday, April 15th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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Here comes the yellow bus: Bend-La Pine Schools kindergarten registration set to hit the road
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Families in the Bend-La Pine School District with children entering kindergarten this fall can register at a neighborhood park…
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‘Unsung heroes’: Deschutes County celebrates 911 dispatchers for their hard work in critical moments
Deschutes County is celebrating National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week to raise awareness of the invaluable work done by Deschutes 911, 24…
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Shepherd’s House Ministries urgently seeks community donations for Good Friday Easter Dinner
(Update: Adding video and comments from Shepherd’s House) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Shepherd’s House Ministries said Monday it is urgently seeking…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Thursday, April 10th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, April 10th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Monday, April 14th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Monday, April 14th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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‘We can protect our homes’: Commissioner Phil Chang says Forest Service project off China Hat Road is necessary
n an email, Eric Garrity and Chuck Hemingway, the two local advocates trying to pause the closure of China Hat Road, notified Bend City Council…
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Oregon DHS sets open house to ‘re-welcome’ La Pine community to renovated, inviting office space
La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Human Services in La Pine is holding an open house Wednesday, April 16 starting at 1 p.m. to…
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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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