BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — One of Bend’s favorite places to grab a taco and a margarita has just reopened its eastside location with a colorful new look, but the same beloved food. El Sancho Taco Shop’s return comes more than a year after a kitchen fire caused more than $250,000 in damage. The location on
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Tuesday, July 29th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/. It’s under the Contests tab on KTVZ.COM.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– It wasn’t just high heat and fire risk today, we also saw strong wind gusts. One gust nearly destroyed a beloved Bend fruit stand. One of our viewers, Bill Moore, took this video at Farmer Brown’s fruit stand on Knott Road. You can see strong wind gusts blowing the entire stand over
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — There will be plenty of friendly animals on display at this week’s Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo, but only one “Super COW” – and this tall addition is all about the cellphone in your pocket. AT&T says it’s bringing its largest “Super COW” (Cell on Wheels) to the Deschutes County Fairgrounds
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — What began as a peaceful morning walk turned into a 12-hour rescue mission in Bend on Saturday that showed the community coming together to find a partially blind and deaf dog named Buddy. Buddy bolted from his walker near the Deschutes River trailhead at Meadow Park on Saturday. Despite being with
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Over the course of nearly two years, the Newberry Regional Partnership surveyed the community on top issues. The group has established a five-year strategic plan as the region grapples with growth.
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Wednesday marks the start of the Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo. Through next Sunday, you can enjoy games, food, rides, and more at the Fairgrounds and Expo Center in Redmond. It’s also kicking off the Kendall Toyota of Bend free summer concert series, with Brothers Osborne. A full list of performing artists
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Think Wild, Central Oregon’s wildlife hospital and conservation center, said Monday it recently admitted an orphaned northern flying squirrel for rehabilitation. The young female squirrel was found on July 20, 2025, in the middle of a trail at Virginia Meissner Sno-Park near Bend. The finder initially thought the squirrel was deceased,
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Monday, July 28th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/. It’s under the Contests tab on KTVZ.COM.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– A fund which pays for kids to get into after school programs is helping out Central Oregon again this summer. The 2025 Every Kid Fund has awarded $12,000 to get children and teens into extracurricular activities. They do this twice a year and include groups like Campfire Central Oregon and Big Brothers
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes Children’s Foundation has proudly announced the 2025 Every Kid Fund recipients. Managed by DCF, this endowment fund provides scholarships for children who cannot afford after-school activities, ensuring every child has access to enriching experiences that build confidence, resilience, and a sense of belonging. One inspiring example is Cale Culbertson. When
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La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Habitat for Humanity La Pine Sunriver is pleased to announce the addition of four new members to its Board of Directors. These individuals bring deep community roots, professional expertise, and a shared commitment to the mission of creating affordable housing and strengthening neighborhoods across South Deschutes County. Please join us
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With Central Oregon in the thick of summer and daytime temperatures consistently in the 90s, individuals experiencing homelessness are at heightened risk of dehydration and heat-related illness.
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, July 25th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/. It’s under the Contests tab on KTVZ.COM.
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Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Kelsey Merison highlights three local events, from the return of ‘Balloons Over Bend’ to a mid-summer carnival! For many more and to submit your own events, visit https://events.ktvz.com.
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(Update: Adding video) TIGARD, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek commemorated Thursday the signing of House Bill 3644, which establishes an ongoing, statewide shelter program in Oregon, with the goal of reducing unsheltered homelessness and helping people transition from homelessness into housing stability. The bill includes $204.9 million for the next two years of the program.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A familiar favorite in Bend’s culinary scene is turning the page to an exciting new chapter. “Formerly known as Esta Bien, the restaurant (on NW Hill Avenue) is proud to announce its rebrand to Simon — a new name that reflects a renewed vision while honoring the flavors and traditions that
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Meals on Wheels, a program of the Council on Aging of Central Oregon, is a lifeline for many older adults in the region, delivering not just nutritious meals, but also connection, safety checks, and a sense of community. For those who are homebound or living alone, this service can make all
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mid Oregon Credit Union recently pledged $225,000 to support health care initiatives across Central Oregon with a donation to the St. Charles Foundation. The funding from Mid Oregon will help support St. Charles new Cancer Center in Redmond, creation of a new wellness trail in Prineville and the new Community Pharmacy
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The Oregon Health Authority is marking the third anniversary of 988 — the three-digit number that anyone can call, text or chat when in need of mental health support. We are speaking Wednesday with Deschutes County health officials about how it’s helping locally
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