Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crooked River Ranch Fire & Rescue is partnering with the American Red Cross to host a community blood drive on Wednesday, Nov. 11. The blood drive will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 6971 Shad Road in Terrebonne. Community members are encouraged to donate and help save lives.
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Veterinary experts at the Oregon Zoo have launched a comprehensive treatment plan for Tula-Tu, an Asian elephant calf battling elephant endotheliotropic herpesvirus, or EEHV. Care staff alerted veterinarians on Oct. 24 after noticing subtle changes in the calf’s behavior and energy levels. Testing at the Oregon Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory at Oregon
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Influenza vaccination rates among Oregon health care workers continued to decline during the 2025-2026 flu season, dropping to 52%, according to new state data published today. The rate represents a sharp decrease from the 2019-2020 season, when 85% of health care personnel in the state received a flu shot, according to
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Ceramics students from Crook County High School recently visited kindergarten students at Steins Pillar to deliver completed clay sculptures based on the younger children’s monster drawings. The collaborative project began several weeks ago when kindergarteners at Pillar drew original monster designs. High school ceramics students then took on the challenge of bringing those drawings to
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Prineville’s Annual Candy Crawl is happening today from 1 to 5 p.m.! The Prineville Police Department invites families to dress up, grab their candy buckets and enjoy an afternoon of Halloween fun, with plenty of candy, costumes and activities for the whole family.
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County will offer free pumpkin composting drop-off events on Nov. 7 and Nov. 8 to help residents dispose of their jack-o’-lanterns after Halloween. The county is encouraging residents to compost spent pumpkins instead of sending them to landfills. In addition to the designated drop-off sites, residents can compost pumpkins in
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Looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Adrielle Hasara highlights three local events, including the annual Trunk or Treat in Bend and La Pine, the Faith Hope and Charity Vineyards Costume Contest and more. For many more and to submit your own events, visit https://events.ktvz.com.
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Senate Finance Committee Democrats have released an investigation alleging that corporate nursing home operators and private equity investors systematically siphon taxpayer funds into corporate profits at the expense of staffing and patient safety. The report, led by Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, alongside Sens. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Andy Kim, D-New Jersey,
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Fire & Rescue and the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training will conduct a live-fire training exercise on Monday, Nov. 2. The activity will take place between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. at North Station in Bend. The exercise involves a live-fire prop designed to simulate flammable liquid incidents
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College is bringing some fall fun to campus with Flannel Fest, running Nov. 2-5. Students can wear their favorite flannel, vote in a chili competition, enjoy pie and puzzles, and warm up with hot cocoa. All Flannel Fest events are free for students.
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County is celebrating the graduation of its 2026 County College class after a 10-week program focused on local government. Participants learned about county operations, toured county facilities and met employees who provide essential services to the community. The class celebrated its graduation Wednesday alongside the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners.
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Sisters–Camp Sherman Fire District launched a new web application today called Fire Away to provide residents with around-the-clock access to wildfire preparedness guidance. The resource expands on the fire district’s ongoing public education and volunteer programs in Sisters, Ore. More than 50 volunteers currently assist the district by working directly
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — 3The Oregon Department of Human Services, based in Salem, Ore., is encouraging state residents who are not currently receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits to apply now ahead of the holiday season. The agency noted today that individuals who previously lost benefits may also be eligible again. SNAP provides monthly food
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Students across the Crook County District celebrated the fall season this month with trips to the pumpkin patch, which featured story time, petting zoo visits and train rides. The school district thanks the many volunteers who help make these trips possible and says they apprecaite all that is done for their
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deciding whether to visit an emergency room, urgent care clinic or primary care doctor often depends on the severity and location of a patient’s symptoms, according to medical professionals at St. Charles Health. Severe symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, sudden weakness, numbness or tingling require immediate emergency care,
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County Health Services and its partners are holding free, one-on-one support sessions today from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Riverhouse Convention Center for those affected by the tragedy at Silver Rail Elementary School.
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The city of Bend encourages residents are to rake, bag, mulch, or compost falling leaves to help prevent clogged storm drains and localized flooding throughout the community. The City of Bend maintains more than 30,000 stormwater assets across the community.
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond Fire & Rescue is moving to adopt a new Wildland-Urban Interface Code to help protect homes, neighborhoods and natural areas in Central Oregon as wildfire risks continue to rise. The proposed code aims to increase safety in fire-prone locations across the community. It focuses on strengthening standards for defensible space,
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, October 26th: Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/.
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Prineville is reminding families to stay safe while celebrating Halloween. As trick-or-treaters head out for a night of spooky fun, officials recommend carrying a flashlight or glow stick to help children stay visible to drivers. Walking with a friend and sticking together are also encouraged. Parents should check
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