Sunrise Birthdays: Wednesday, August 26th
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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There’s Good News: Therapy dogs bring morale boost to Rowe Creek Complex firefighters
CENTRAL OREGON (KTVZ) — Firefighters at the Rowe Creek Complex got a special visit this week from some four-legged friends. Volunteers with Go Team…
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Drivers urged to slow down as Bend schools return September 9th
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Police Department has a reminder for motorists: School starts September 9th, which means more kids will be walking and…
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There’s Good News: Crooked River Ranch residents donate supplies to Spokane fire victims
CROOKED RIVER RANCH, Ore. (KTVZ) A Central Oregon community is stepping up to help people impacted by the Spokane fires. Residents of Crooked River…
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Central Oregon, You Delivered – And WOW
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…
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Pet Pals: Meet JoJo, a tortoiseshell kitten looking for her forever home
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…
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Jefferson County sets new date for postponed National Night Out
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Jefferson County has a new date for its annual National Night Out celebration. After making the difficult decision to postpone…
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There’s Good News: Think Wild celebrates Cooper’s hawk recovery and raccoon monitoring
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…
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BendFilm unveils first 22 competition features for 2026 festival
BEND, Ore. — The countdown to the 23rd annual Bend Film Festival is underway, with organizers announcing the first 22 competition features selected…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Friday, August 21st
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, August 21st: Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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Healing Reins expands therapeutic services in Central Oregon, guided by new mission
TUMALO, Ore. (KTVZ) — For some Central Oregon families, healing can come from an unexpected place–the back of a horse. At Healing Reins in Tumalo,…
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Smoke, heat shape how people are spending summer in Central Oregon
BEND, Ore. — From checking air quality before heading outside to changing vacation destinations overnight, wildfire smoke is factoring into summer…
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There’s Good News: Young volunteers learn rescue techniques and wildfire safety in Burns
BURNS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Young people in Burns are getting hands-on experience helping protect their community from wildfires. On August 11th and 12th,…
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There’s Good News: Over The Edge Taphouse donates $3,414 to Crooked River Ranch Fire & Rescue
CROOKED RIVER RANCH, Ore. (KTVZ) — A local business is giving back to Crooked River Ranch Fire & Rescue. Over The Edge Taphouse donated $3,414…
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Rep. Bentz to host Prineville town hall on wildfire recovery, federal legislation
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — U.S. Rep. Cliff Bentz will host a town hall meeting on Aug. 27, in Prineville. The public gathering will take place from 2…
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Free health and wellness fair to offer screenings in Bend on Sept. 19
A free health and wellness fair is coming to Bend, Ore., to help improve access to health care for local residents. The event aims to provide…
Continue Reading Sunrise Birthdays: Thursday, August 20th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, August 20th: Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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Show Us Your Garden
This week we have three lovely gardens. One with some snapdragons centered around a stump, also a cool shot of a garden with trees in the background…
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THERE’S GOOD NEWS: Two grants boost student walking and biking safety in La Pine schools
LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-La Pine Schools gets a boost for student safety, with two grants aimed at making it easier, and safer, for kids to walk…
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Leash up and clean up: Prineville reminds residents of park rules
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Are you planning on heading outdoors with your dog? Prineville officials remind pet owners to follow two simple rules to…
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