Nonprofit Street Dog Hero Sets 4th Annual Gala in Bend for Sept. 19
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Street Dog Hero will hold its 4th Annual Street Dog Hero Gala on Sept. 19, 2026, in Bend, Ore. The event raises funds for local…
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‘Poultry Patrol’: Uncooperative turkey gives Prineville officers the runaround
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A routine shift took a wild turn for local police when officers were called to assist with a feisty turkey on the loose.…
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“I’m excited, but also really nervous”: First day of school for freshmen at Sisters High School
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Incoming freshmen at Sisters High School had the campus to themselves Monday for a dedicated orientation day to begin the new…
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Decision 2026: Deschutes County prepares for November election as local candidate field is finalized
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The local candidate field is set, and preparations are underway in Deschutes County for the November general election.Deschutes…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Friday, August 28th
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…
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Save the Date: Battle of the Bands, Art in the High Desert, and More Events Happening This Weekend in Central Oregon
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Adrielle Hasara highlights three local events, from the…
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26th annual Airshow of the Cascades ready to take flight in Madras
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The skies over Madras will come alive with precision jets, aerobatic maneuvers, and historic warbirds as the 26th annual…
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City of Bend opens Climate Action Partner grants to local groups
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Local organizations in Bend can now apply for funding to help make a positive impact on the environment. The City of Bend’s…
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There’s Good News: Madras teen becomes first Jefferson County Eagle Scout in 15 years
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Madras teen is celebrating a major scouting milestone. Giovanni Martinelli started scouting ten years ago as a Wolf Cub…
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Redline Rally returns to Mt. Bachelor on August 29
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mt. Bachelor will host its sixth annual Redline Rally this Saturday, Aug. 29. The invite-only mountain bike competition…
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Volunteer registration opens for SOLVE’s annual ‘Pick It Up, Bend!’ riverside cleanup
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregonians can help protect local waterways this September as SOLVE brings its second annual “Pick It Up, Bend!”…
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Show Us Your Garden
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,…
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Pay It Forward: Local fire prevention cooperative honored for community education
(KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Fire Prevention Cooperative received a $500 Pay It Forward award from KTVZ, Dutch Bros Coffee and Mid Oregon Credit…
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There’s Good News: Kiwanis Club receives $25,000 grant for new Redmond playground
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Kiwanis Club of Redmond is getting a $25,000 boost toward a new playground! The grant from the Kiwanis International…
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Local law enforcement celebrates National Dog Day with K9 officers
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…
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Deschutes County kicks off free 10-week government course for residents
DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners and County Administration welcomed the Deschutes County College Class of…
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Sisters Habitat for Humanity opens applications for new 25-home development
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sisters Habitat for Humanity is opening applications today for Larch Commons, a new housing development offering 25…
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‘Threads of Hope’ quilt and antique sale in Terrebonne to support local cancer patients
TERREBONNE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Faith Hope & Charity Vineyards in Terrebonne will host “Threads of Hope,” a quilt and antique sale benefiting FHC…
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Clear the Shelters: Street Dog Hero helps dogs near and far find loving homes
(Clear the Shelters airs Tuesdays at 5pm through August) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – KTVZ is partnering with NBC for Clear the Shelters, a nationwide…
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Clear the Shelters: Could your new best friend be at HSCO’s annual open house?
(Clear the Shelters airs Tuesdays at 5pm through August) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – KTVZ is partnering with NBC for Clear the Shelters, a nationwide…
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