Firebusters 2025, Day 1: Lithium batteries safety tips
We kick off this year’s Firebusters 2025 coverage with a look at proper uses for lithium ion batteries, what to look out for, and how to safely…
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Local Paws Pet Supply to host 5th Annual Customer Appreciation Event
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Local Paws of Redmond is hosting it’s 5th Annual Customer Appreciation Event. This is the largest pet-focused celebration in…
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Pet Pals: Meet Boo & Sonic, the poodles with a big story to tell
This is Boo & Sonic, two of 44 poodles who were taken from a puppy mill in Alfalfa. Boo who is the sweetest 4 month old poodle ever is only…
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Fire Prevention Week: Red Cross advises you to practice home fire escape plan, test your smoke alarms
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) —Â During Fire Prevention Week (October 5-11), the American Red Cross reminds everyone of the dangers of home fires, which…
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YOU’RE INVITED: Bend’s Terranaut Beer celebrates one year in business as other stores struggle to stay open
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Terranaut Brewery is marking its first anniversary in Bend this weekend with an all-day celebration, highlighting both its…
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County Courthouse Expansion project reaches milestone with tower crane removal
The Deschutes County Courthouse Expansion project hit a major milestone this month when crews took down the tower crane. The time-lapse video…
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Bend Fall Festival returns this weekend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening this Friday through Sunday, the Bend Fall Festival returns! It’s taking place in Downtown Bend–you can enjoy live…
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Out and About: From the rocky coast to shooting stars, we appreciate Oregon’s beauty
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Here is the latest collection of your special photos shared with us, in this week’s edition of Out and About. Please feel…
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Big Ol’ Fish: This week, we feature two trout and a giant Chinook
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – This week we feature two great trout catches on the lower Deschutes, and a 24-pound Chinook on the upper Rogue. We’d…
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Furry Friends: Gianna the gorgeous girl is full of love
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week’s Furry Friend is Gianna, a 2-year-old terrier mix looking for her forever home at Brightside Animal Center in…
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Save the Date: A mix of autumn activities in Central Oregon this weekend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Matthew Draxton highlights three local events, from the…
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TRICK OR TREAT: Free costume swap happening this weekend in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening this Saturday at the Downtown Bend Library, just in time for spooky season–there’s a free costume swap! Do you have a…
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Four active large fires currently burning in Oregon, bringing the current 2025 total to nearly 3,000
OREGON (KTVZ) — Right now, four active large fires are burning across the state of Oregon. So far this year, 2,944 fires have burned statewide,…
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Oregon Arts Commission Awards $310,000 in arts learning grants to 31 organizations statewide
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The High Desert Museum just received a 10 thousand dollar grant to boost art education for grades K-12. The grant will go…
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Junior Forecaster: Leslie can turn math into art
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Leslie is a fifth-grade student who is homeschooled, called Classical Conversation, and is a fan of mathematics. Leslie not only…
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Bee Gees tribute coming to Bend’s Tower Theatre
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — “Stayin’ Alive: One Night of the Bee Gees” is returning to the Tower Theatre on October 19th. This ultimate tribute to The…
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Pet Pics: Nothing beats a head scratch
Take a look at this week’s batch of pet pictures. Like this one, the happiest cat in the world reminding us all, nothing beats a head scratch. To…
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Oregon sets maximum rent hikes for 2026 – but it’s no longer just one number
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon’s Department of Administrative Services published Tuesday the maximum rent increases allowed by law for 2026 – but it’s…
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BINGO! Support Think Wild of Central Oregon this Thursday
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Calling all Bingo lovers! This Thursday marks Think Wild’s last ‘Bingo on the Brew Deck’ fundraising event at the Cascade Lakes…
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Central Oregon Animal Welfare Summit happening in Bend in October
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Tuesday, October 14th, join the Humane Society of Central Oregon, CAMP, Fences for Fido and more at Silver Moon Brewing for…
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