PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County High School graduates celebrated their achievements today by taking part in a long-standing Prineville tradition: the Graduates Parade. The event, held just after noon, brought students and community members together for a unique celebratory procession through the city. Students gathered in the high school parking lot to transform their
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We had a real treat in studio today as we were joined by Mac & Blooregard Q. Kazoo, yes that’s the real name. If you are interested in adopting these two cuties, feel free to change that name or keep it. Lynne from the Humane Society of Central Oregon says they are as friendly and
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — AT&T and Camp Fire Central Oregon partnered to distribute 100 refurbished laptops and offer digital safety training to pre-selected students on Thursday in Bend. This initiative aimed to provide local youth with essential technology and online safety skills for school, work and everyday life. The event, held at the Sunlight Solar Building,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Against a stunning sunset, Mountain View High School celebrated the Class of 2026, honoring 271 graduates, including Valedictorian Brendan Medina and Salutatorian Hailey Crum. The evening was filled with pride and joy as family, friends and staff gathered to commend the students’ academic achievements and future aspirations.
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Redmond today celebrated a major milestone for the Eastside Arterial Project with a ribbon-cutting for the new roundabout at Veterans Way and Airport Way. The new roundabout is a significant component of Phase Three of the Eastside Arterial project. Additionally, Phase One’s southern connection at 9th Street is
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A cold front brings gusty winds, lows in the 30s, and Saturday Cascade showers to Central Oregon. Sunday offers a brief, sunny break with highs near 70°F before clouds return overnight. By Monday, a new system brings a 50% chance of rain through midweek, delivering critical moisture to the region. Don’t forget to download the Local
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Crooked River Roundup has announced the lineup of 2026 Young Gun contestants, a special feature event celebrating rising rodeo stars. From June 25–27, 2026, 36 young athletes will compete in six events at the Crook County Fairgrounds in Prineville. These young competitors will showcase their talent alongside Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State Police has a new K-9 recruit and Oregon kiddos are invited to help name him. He’s a one-year-old red Labrador Retriever currently in training and will soon join K-9 Scout and K-9 Drake as part of Oregon State Police’s Fish and Wildlife Conservation K-9 Program. K-9 recruit patiently waiting for his
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Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Kelsey Merison highlights three local events, from two local markets to an annual car show in Terrebonne. For many more and to submit your own events, visit https://events.ktvz.com.
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, June 5th. 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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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A warm bed. A caring mentor. New clothes for school. For many children, these simple things can make all the difference. That’s why KTVZ’s 21 Cares for Kids program shines a spotlight on local nonprofits working to give kids the support they need to thrive. The Assistance League of Bend provides
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After weeks spent aboard a cruise ship off the coast of Africa, followed by a lengthy stay inside one of the nation’s most secure quarantine facilities, Dr. Stephen Kornfeld is finally back where he wants to be: home in Bend. “Being home is everything,” Kornfeld said. “Just to sleep in my
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Cascades East Transit Launches “Try Transit Week” June 1–5 Free Commute-Hour Rides, Pop-Up Events, and Community Challenges Encourage Central Oregonians to Hop Onboard BEND, OR — May 20, 2026 – Cascades East Transit (CET) is inviting the community to leave the car behind and experience public transportation in a whole new way during “Try Transit Week,” happening June 1–5 across
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Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – Plenty of sunshine today as a ridge of high pressure maintains a grip on the region, for now. The highs today will be in the middle 70s as sun baked Central Oregon enjoys a quiet day. There are changes on the way for the weekend, with the mountains getting some light
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A special salute to grads across Central Oregon! This is a time to honor the hard work, dedication, and bright futures of our local graduates who are ready to take the next big step. Do you have a graduate this year? We invite proud families and friends to share their favorite graduation photos, and help
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregonians are asked to wear orange and red on Friday, June 5th, for a local girl named Ember. Ember is the six-year-old Vern Patrick Elementary student who was killed near Suttle Lake over Memorial Day Weekend. The community is asked to wear the colors on Friday to “keep the Ember
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – As we head through the end of the week, expect mostly quiet weather across the High Desert. Today will be dry and mostly sunny with highs reaching the low to mid 70s. Similar temperatures will return on Friday. Expect increasing clouds tomorrow evening ahead of mountain showers that will continue into
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SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) The Sunriver Resort Farmers Market has returned for the 2026 season, offering Central Oregon residents and visitors a vibrant array of fresh produce, baked goods and artisan crafts every Thursday through Sept. 3. This bustling market not only highlights the region’s local farmers and food producers but also provides a visually rich
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Parents and children across Deschutes County recently attended a free health fair in Bend today at the Deschutes County Health Services building. The event offered various health and family services, including free coupons for farmers markets, information on local child care programs, dental screenings and a mobile food pantry. Deschutes County
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Kai is a fourth grade student at North Star Elementary School and is a fan of math and social studies. The big news for the day for Kai is that he is celebrating his 10th birthday today. Celebrations all day at school and tonight is Navigator Night, which is the end of year celebration for
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