MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Madras teen is celebrating a major scouting milestone. Giovanni Martinelli started scouting ten years ago as a Wolf Cub Scout, and now he’s earned the rank of Eagle Scout. He’s also the first Eagle Scout from Jefferson County in 15 years. For his Eagle Project, Martinelli designed and built two
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mt. Bachelor will host its sixth annual Redline Rally this Saturday, Aug. 29. The invite-only mountain bike competition showcases riders ranging from local youth competitors to seasoned professionals. Named after the resort’s Redline jump trail, the event brings together local and regional mountain bikers alongside professional athletes. Competitors will perform tricks
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregonians can help protect local waterways this September as SOLVE brings its second annual “Pick It Up, Bend!” community cleanup to town. Volunteer registration is now officially open for the event, which takes place Sunday, September 27, in the Old Mill District and around the Hayden Homes Amphitheater. The local
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Summer is coming to an end shortly, but it is also getting closer to “Harvest Time” in the area. This week’s featured gardens include a box garden, or raised garden, a pollinator’s paradise along with a long standing garden of “red ladies” continuing to stand tall.
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(KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Fire Prevention Cooperative received a $500 Pay It Forward award from KTVZ, Dutch Bros Coffee and Mid Oregon Credit Union for its fire safety outreach and education efforts across the region. The cooperative acts as a coordinating organization that combines nearly every local fire agency in Central Oregon. Its primary
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Kiwanis Club of Redmond is getting a $25,000 boost toward a new playground! The grant from the Kiwanis International Foundation will help fund a playground at the new Redmond Hub. The center is expected to open in early fall. The grant brings the Kiwanis Club’s three-year fundraising total to $143,000
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Today is National Dog Day, and local law enforcement is celebrating with some very good boys and girls. Bend Police K9’s Maggie, Billy, and Buck are getting some extra treats. Drug Detection K9 Bonnie is getting some extra love too — if she can ever sit still long enough for it! Happy
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DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners and County Administration welcomed the Deschutes County College Class of 2026 yesterday. The free, 10-week program provides local residents with an inside look at county government operations. Classes take place on Tuesday evenings from August through October. The curriculum covers a broad range of
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sisters Habitat for Humanity is opening applications today for Larch Commons, a new housing development offering 25 homeownership opportunities in Sisters, Ore. The project introduces the organization’s first workforce housing tier alongside permanently affordable homes, offering housing options for local workers as home prices rise in the area. Larch Commons will
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TERREBONNE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Faith Hope & Charity Vineyards in Terrebonne will host “Threads of Hope,” a quilt and antique sale benefiting FHC Crush Cancer. It’s happening this Saturday, Aug. 29. Admission is free for the event, which runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Proceeds from the fundraiser will support Central Oregon families facing
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(Clear the Shelters airs Tuesdays at 5pm through August) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – KTVZ is partnering with NBC for Clear the Shelters, a nationwide campaign that promotes pet adoption and supports animal shelters across the country. Throughout the month, we’re highlighting local shelters and the different ways Central Oregonians can help animals in need. For
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(Clear the Shelters airs Tuesdays at 5pm through August) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – KTVZ is partnering with NBC for Clear the Shelters, a nationwide campaign that promotes pet adoption and supports animal shelters across the country. Throughout the month, we’re highlighting local shelters and the different ways Central Oregonians can help animals in need. The
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Wednesday, August 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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CENTRAL OREGON (KTVZ) — Firefighters at the Rowe Creek Complex got a special visit this week from some four-legged friends. Volunteers with Go Team Therapy Dogs brought four dogs to fire camp over several days. Aspen, Zelda, Chloe, and Rocky, along with their handlers, helped bring some smiles and a little joy to crews working long shifts away
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Police Department has a reminder for motorists: School starts September 9th, which means more kids will be walking and riding bikes on our roads. You’ll also see more school buses and vehicles dropping off and picking up students. That means school zones will be active. Officers are asking drivers
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CROOKED RIVER RANCH, Ore. (KTVZ) A Central Oregon community is stepping up to help people impacted by the Spokane fires. Residents of Crooked River Ranch donated needed items through a partnership between Crooked River Ranch Fire & Rescue, Over The Edge Taphouse, and the Crooked River Ranch Homeowners Association. The donations were delivered this past
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We asked… and Central Oregon, you delivered — and what a beautiful view you gave us.Tonight, we asked you to share the moments that made you stop, look up and reach for your camera. You answered with sunsets spilling across the High Desert, stunning familiar landscapes in a whole new light and unforgettable moments beneath
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Humane Society of Central Oregon is back for our weekly “Pet Pals” segment. Lynne brought in a 2-month-old kitten, who she let KTVZ’s Kelsey Merison name live on-air! “She was being given away at a gas station up in Madras,” Lynne said. Kelsey originally named her Hot Dog because of the gas
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MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Jefferson County has a new date for its annual National Night Out celebration. After making the difficult decision to postpone the celebration, which was originally scheduled for August 8th, the free family event is now happening Friday, September 4th, from 4-7 p.m. at Sahalee Park. Organizers say the event will feature
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Good News from Think Wild Central Oregon! A juvenile Cooper’s hawk is back in the wild after nearly four weeks of rehabilitation. The hawk was rescued in west Bend in late July after striking a window. After recovering from its injuries, the bird successfully passed flight and live-prey testing and was
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