BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week’s Pet Pals features two smaller-than-usual guests: Peter and CJ, a pair of friendly rats looking for their forever home. The two male rats arrived at the Humane Society of Central Oregon about a week ago after their previous owners could no longer keep them. According to Lynne with the
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Meet Jimmy! He is a sweet and goofy dog looking for his forever home. He came to Brightside Animal Center as a stray and, sadly, was never reclaimed. These days, all Jimmy really wants is to be by his people’s side. A cozy spot on the couch, some snuggles, and a
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Central, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregonians will gain an extra hour this weekend as daylight saving time comes to an end.Clocks will fall back one hour at 2 a.m. Sunday, November 1, marking the return to standard time.While the change gives people an extra hour overnight, it also means earlier sunrises and sunsets, bringing less
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — High Desert Chamber Music just announced the six students selected for this year’s Spotlight Chamber Players program. They are: Elizabeth Cape (piano), Peyton Cape (cello), Parker Carlson (violin), Ezra Oncken (violin), Harper Renfroe (piano), and Samuel Weed (cello). HDCM Spotlight Chamber Players and all Educational Outreach programs are sponsored by the
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week’s Pet Pals segment featured Marigold, a 3-month-old kitten at the Humane Society of Central Oregon who is looking for a loving home willing to help manage her heart condition. Marigold was found as a stray underneath a deck along with two other kittens. While her companions have been adopted,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Family and friends of Saylor Graham-Poarch has called for supporters to send encouraging messages to Saylor and her family. Kindly requesting that all correspondence be kept to five-by-nine inch dimensions and sent directly to their P.O. Box. The address is: P.O. Box 82, Bend, OR, 97709. This is according to one
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Fall is just getting underway, but now is a good time for Central Oregon drivers to start thinking about getting their vehicles ready for winter.Les Schwab says drivers planning to travel in snow, ice or temperatures at or below 40 degrees should consider switching to winter tires. The company says winter
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week’s Pet Pals segment features Walnut, an adorable kitten looking for a loving forever home through the Humane Society of Central Oregon (HSCO). Walnut and a littermate were found underneath the deck of one of HSCO’s foster homes. “Walnut is actually, I want to say one of the smartest kittens
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Chai is our featured Furry Friend this week! This 4-year-old dog came to Brightside as a stray with another dog named Dexter. Those two could be adopted together, but the shelter says they are not a bonded pair. She is a very active girl who loves to play outside. Brightside says
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — For this week’s Pet Pals, Lynne Ouchida brought in Diesel, a sweet puppy looking for his forever home after being overlooked at the Humane Society of Central Oregon. The playful puppy is one of five currently available for adoption at the shelter. HSCO says several of the puppies have previously appeared
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – This week’s Furry Friend is Oscar! He arrived at BrightSide Animal Center as a stray with uveitis, a condition that causes inflammation inside the eyes. The shelter is treating him with antibiotics and steroids. While the cause remains unknown, Oscar still appears to be able to see. Oscar was a little
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon families who received Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer funds have 122 days from issuance to spend their benefits before they expire. For families who automatically received benefits on June 5th, 2026, those funds will expire on October 4th, 2026. The Summer EBT program is jointly administered by the Oregon Department of
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – This week, we’re highlighting Muriel, a sweet senior cat who came to BrightSide Animal Center as a stray. Muriel is easygoing and social, and she’s done well with kids, dogs and other cats. “She loves to hang about,” said Hannah Loftis of BrightSide. “She does really great in new surroundings and
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Gov. Tina Kotek issued Executive Order 26-26 today to establish new artificial intelligence procurement and safety standards for Oregon’s executive branch. The order aims to create safeguards and oversight for frontier AI models used by state government amid a lack of action at the federal level. The executive order directs Oregon’s
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Perry is still searching for his forever home! This sweet and playful social butterfly loves chatting with everyone he meets. Because he was neutered later in life, Perry sometimes marks outside his litter box. BrightSide says he would do best with an understanding family and as the only cat in an
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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
Continue ReadingPianist Paula Dreyer will present her “Piano Flow Live” performance during an event titled “Peaceful Piano in the Vineyard” on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026, at Faith Hope & Charity Vineyards in Terrebonne, Ore. The outdoor event, scheduled from noon to 3 p.m., features a continuous music format where attendees listen using wireless headphones while moving
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OREGON (KTVZ) — The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation issued a warning alerting consumers that scammers are increasingly using artificial intelligence tools to craft convincing investment pitches, websites, videos and messages. While AI technology can assist in learning about financial products, state regulators warned that fraudsters are using these tools to make investment schemes appear
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CENTRAL OREGON, Ore. (KTVZ) — The High Desert Food & Farm Alliance announced its first Accessibility Week today, an initiative scheduled for Oct. 1-8, to highlight accessible agricultural and culinary experiences throughout Central Oregon. The program aims to connect visitors and residents of all abilities with local farms, ranches, markets and food producers along the
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The Oregon Public Utility Commission is highlighting the Oregon Lifeline program during National Lifeline Awareness Week, which runs Sept. 14-18. The federal and state government program provides qualifying low-income households with discounted or free phone and high-speed internet service through participating providers. Oregon Lifeline offers monthly discounts of up to $19.25 on phone service and
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