‘Know Ink/Inc’ this August with the Deschutes Public Library at a variety of programs
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Dive into the diverse worlds of printmaking and inclusion as the Deschutes Public Library investigates “Know Ink/Inc” in…
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PLAN AHEAD: Officials offer public safety reminders ahead of Redmond’s FairWell Festival
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The annual FairWell Festival is returning to the Deschutes County Fairgrounds Friday and Saturday, bringing in thousands of…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Thursday, July 17th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, July 17th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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Show Us Your Garden: La Pine flowers, a stream and a pond, and an old fashioned hand pump water feature highlight this week
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week, our gardens highlight several different ways you can express yourself through your garden. A garden filled with a…
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OHA launches ‘Connect to Hope’ awareness campaign, data dashboard on 988’s third anniversary
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ). — The Oregon Health Authority is marking the third anniversary of 988 — the three-digit number that anyone can call, text or…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Wednesday, July 16th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, July 16th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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High Desert Food & Farm Alliance receives grant funding for three programs
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The High Desert Food and Farm Alliance was recently selected through a competitive grant process to receive funding from Travel…
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United Way of Central Oregon distributes nearly $59,000 in food and shelter grants to 10 organizations
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — United Way of Central Oregon and the Local Emergency Food & Shelter Board have awarded $58,800 in funds to 10…
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Ochoco National Forest closes part of Forest Service Road 22 for maintenance work
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A portion of Forest Service Road 22 on the Ochoco National Forest is temporarily closed as of Monday to allow for road…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Tuesday, July 15th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Tuesday, July 15th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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CASA of Central Oregon launches accelerated summer volunteer training to meet urgent need for child advocates
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — CASA of Central Oregon is calling on compassionate community members to step up and make a life-changing difference for…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Monday, July 14th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Monday, July 14th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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Save the Date: Bend Summer Festival is happening now through Sunday
Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Matthew Draxton highlights three local events, from the annual Bend Summer…
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Pacific Power Foundation provides over $300K in grants to support Oregon education, STEM programs
PORTLAND, Ore. (July 10, 2025) — The Pacific Power Foundation is proud to provide grant funds and support to 89 nonprofits and community…
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Camp Fire of Central Oregon launches largest hiring campaign in its history amid youth program growth, expansion
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Camp Fire Central Oregon said Thursday it’s thrilled to announce that it has just launched the largest…
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Show Us Your Garden: This week was a pollinators dream come true
All of our gardens today have a theme of bees and butterflies and even some rocks. The rock garden is not necessarily a magnet for bees and…
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Thistle & Nest receives $540,000 to help local veterans buy a home through down payment assistance
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Thistle & Nest announced this week that it has been awarded $540,000 to help veteran households purchase a home. These…
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Applications open for the 2025 Bend Venture Conference
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Applications are now open for companies looking to compete in the 2025 Bend Venture Conference (BVC). The event will take place…
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Painting by Central Oregon artist Dave Fox chosen for 2025 Sunriver Art Fair poster
SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — A painting by Central Oregon artist Dave Fox, The Destination, has been selected to feature as the Sunriver Art Fair’s…
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Big Ponderoo diverts 74% of waste away from landfill during festival weekend
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — SFF Presents is committed to reducing its environmental impact at their events, with a special focus on waste management.…
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