BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week’s Pet Pals features two adorable littermate kittens looking for their forever homes through the Humane Society of Central Oregon. Charlie and Chuckie are about three months old. The kittens were rescued after a family noticed their mother cat had five kittens, but later disappeared with three of them, leaving
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Dog lovers in Central Oregon will have a chance to meet some unique breeds this weekend! The 2026 Great Global Greyhound Walk is happening Sunday at 10 a.m. at Drake Park in Bend. Local sighthound owners will gather with their dogs to help raise awareness about greyhounds and other sighthound breeds.
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OREGON (KTVZ) — People all over are remembering Dolly Parton today, September 25th: “Nine Two Five.” September 25th has been declared Dolly Parton Day in Portland, one of several cities across the country recognizing the country music icon and her legacy of giving. The Dollywood Foundation is also calling today Give Like Dolly Day, encouraging support for
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Federal Emergency Management Agency has awarded more than $14 million in grant funding to fire departments and first responder organizations across Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington. That includes $253,000 to Redmond Fire & Rescue in Redmond. The funding is intended to support emergency personnel who respond to local disasters and
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Think Wild, a wildlife hospital based in Bend is seeking $13,000 in community donations to overhaul its laundry system with commercial-grade equipment. The upgrade is intended to support the facility as it cares for nearly 1,000 injured and orphaned native animals each year. The hospital currently relies on residential-style washing machines
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Camryn is in the 4th grade at Pine Ridge Elementary School and has a passion for reading, writing and math. Arguably, three of the more important subjects to study in school, with math playing a big part of the forecasting process. When Camryn is forecasting, she does enjoy the warmer days, but doesn’t have too
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This week’s three gardens showcase the variety of colors that exist in the region this time of year. We have an awesome display of purple in our “Purple Majesty” frame, while there is a “Golden Glow” of yellow colors dancing across the screen and finally a cart full of flowers and love. Enjoy this week’s
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(KTVZ) — NeighborImpact received a $50,000 grant today from The Rosendin Foundation to support child care nutrition programs across Central Oregon. The funding assists local child care providers in securing reimbursements for healthy meals and snacks served to children in their care. The grant directly supports NeighborImpact’s administration of the Child and Adult Care Food
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Bend-La Pine Schools has lowered its Air Quality Index threshold for bringing students indoors from 200 to 151. The policy update, which is already in effect, is designed to protect students from wildfire smoke in Central Oregon. The school district made the adjustment following a recommendation from the Oregon Health Authority. Under the revised threshold,
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CENTRAL OREGON (KTVZ) — The Family Access Network received a $15,000 grant from Trust Management Services, LLC to support client funding for families in Central Oregon. The grant provides funding for advocates to assist local families who are low-income, living in poverty or experiencing housing instability. Advocates use these client funds to supply necessities including
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — There’s Good News in Prineville, where local high school students are putting their creativity and classroom skills to work in the community. Students in Crook County High School’s graphic design program recently had the opportunity to take what they’ve learned in the classroom and apply it to a real-world project. The
Continue Reading Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon residents interested in affordable homeownership can attend a free housing fair this Wednesday, Sept. 23, in Bend. The event will run at 5:30 p.m. at the Larkspur Community Center, located at 1600 SE Reed Market Road. The fair will connect prospective home buyers with local housing developers to explain
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Motorcyclists of Central Oregon will hold its 28th annual Teddy Bear Run on Saturday, September 26th, collecting and delivering hundreds of new stuffed animals for pediatric patients at St. Charles hospitals across Central Oregon. The event begins with registration at 9:00 a.m. at Cascade Motor Sports, 63028 Sherman Road in Bend.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Hundreds of people attended the 2026 Great Bark Bash in downtown Bend. The event took place as part of the local Oktoberfest festivities. The event was organized by the Central Oregon Humane Society. According to the organization, the gathering served to raise awareness for its mission to advocate for animals, provide
Continue ReadingAre you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Adrielle Hasara highlights three local events, from celebrating Bend’s cultural diversity with an evening of art, world music, and food brought to you by Tower Theatre Foundation, and the Commons Cafe to Playful Paws is celebrating three years and more than 450 adoptions with
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, September 18th: 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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(Update: adding video, comments from Deschutes County Health Services & St. Charles Health System) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Flu activity is beginning to increase in Central Oregon as students return to classrooms and colder weather brings more people indoors. Dr. Cynthia Maree, medical director of infection prevention for St. Charles Health System, said the health
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening next, Redmond Fire & Rescue is inviting you to their community day! The fun takes place this Saturday, September 19th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Station 401, located at 341 NW Dogwood Avenue in Redmond. The family-friendly day is free to attend, and will include tours of the station’s vehicles,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mt. Bachelor has an adorable new team member! Scribble is a young black lab navigating the world of Mt. Bachelor Ski Patrol, in training to become an Avalanche Rescue Dog. He recently got to go on his first chairlift ride and is taking his time exploring the mountain. Instagram: @scribbleonpatrol From
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As millions of birds migrate through Oregon this fall, residents are being asked to dim unnecessary lights at night. Many birds travel after dark, and artificial light can disrupt their migration and increase the risk of window and building collisions. KTVZ’s Lance Campbell is looking at why darker skies matter during migration season, what people
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