(Update: Video Added) WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ) — As families on the Warm Springs Reservation prepare for the winter months and the holiday season, a substantial gift of support for their pets is on its way. Fences For Fido, a Greater Good Ambassador, in partnership with Warm Springs Commodities, has received 20,000 pounds of donated dog and cat
Continue ReadingIt’s that time of the year again! We share photos you’ve sent us of you getting into the holiday spirit and decorating your homes. Today we had five submissions ranging from a classic holiday showcase to a light party with Holiday magic on full display. There’s no party like a light party! Please don’t forget
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Michael “The Train Man” Lavrich started sharing his model trains with delighted children—and adults—roughly 25 years ago at the Downtown Bend Library. In the decades since, his annual display of model trains has become a highly anticipated holiday tradition for countless families in Central Oregon. This year, Lavrich is back to
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — There’s another opportunity for you to celebrate Christmas with your pet. Pawfect Harmony Pup Spa is hosting a ‘Family Friendly Christmas Pawty’ on Saturday, Dec. 13. From 11 AM untill 3 PM this Saturday, you can get your dog or your children’s picture taken with Santa at the groomers. Tickets cost
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Downtown Bend kicked off the holiday season this weekend with one of the community’s favorite traditions: the annual Christmas tree lighting in the heart of downtown.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Mastersingers put on a free performance at the downtown Bend library Thursday afternoon. This is a group of highly skilled singers from various ensembles from across Oregon. And while they’ve sung in many prestigious venues, including the Vatican, they were more than happy to sign some holiday
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Tetherow Resort hosted a special Christmas shopping event this evening, the 2025 Holiday Bazaar. The event, which ran from 4pm to 8pm, offered a festive opportunity for shoppers to explore unique gifts while supporting local makers and two Bend charities. The free holiday bazaar features vendors and artists from across Central
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Crook County Foundation said Wednesday it was pleased to announce a $5,000 contribution from Fortis Construction in support of the 2025 Holiday Partnership. “This gift reflects Fortis Construction’s long-standing commitment to both the Holiday Partnership and the broader Crook County community,” the organization said in a news release that continues
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(Update: Video Added) This evening, you can learn how to hand-tie their own holiday wreaths during a workshop at the Downtown Bend branch of the Deschutes Public Library. The hands-on class will guide participants through creating a unique, personalized decoration. Instructors will provide a variety of fresh greens, cones, 14-inch hand-tie wreath rings and wreath
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — More than 80 million Americans are traveling for Thanksgiving this year, including over one million Oregonians. Despite record holiday traffic, travelers at Redmond Municipal Airport are experiencing smooth, delay-free journeys, making it a bright spot in what is expected to be the busiest Thanksgiving travel season ever. Record-Breaking Travel Numbers AAA
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(Update: Video Added) KTVZ News posted to Facebook Thursday morning to hear what you, our viewers, are thankful for this holiday season. Above, we highlight what KTVZ news staff are thankful for.
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This morning was the 9th annual Redmond Turkey Trot held at Juniper Golf Course. The event featured a free 1K run for kids, a 5K and 10K course, and a virtual trot.Participants were able to grab all sorts of fun swag, such as hats and hoodies. Trotters also had the opportunity to purchase discounted lift
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Families, friends and Thanksgiving guests can stay safe from foodborne germs by practicing four simple steps this holiday: Clean, Separate, Cook and Chill, the Oregon Health Authority says. Clean: Wash hands and surfaces often Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds with soap and water before, during and after preparing food, and before eating. Always wash hands after handling uncooked meat, turkey and other poultry,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– If you’re looking for unique holiday décor you won’t find anywhere else, head to the Christmas Village at Super Thrift in Bend. Each year, one corner of the store transforms into a festive holiday display. Shoppers can browse decorations, vintage goods, stocking stuffers, and even Christmas music, all at thrift store prices.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — If you have not made your Thanksgiving plans, it’s not too late. There’s going to be a massive banquet in Bend, with some of the best food imaginable. The Riverhouse Convention Center is holding a Thanksgiving grand buffet from 1-4 p.m. It’s a buffet-style meal with all the Thanksgiving staples, like
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(Update: Video added) CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – It sounds like the setup for a holiday romantic comedy: Priya Rajarapu works as a Christmas tree expert for Oregon State University’s Extension Service, helping Oregon’s 300-plus Christmas tree growers produce a healthy crop each holiday season, so the state can export millions of perfect trees across the
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– They recommend washing hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds before, during, and after preparing food—especially after handling raw meat, poultry, seafood, flour, or eggs. Cooks should also wash utensils, cutting boards, and countertops with hot, soapy water between tasks, and rinse fresh fruits and vegetables under running water.
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With Thanksgiving just days away, members of the Deschutes County Sheriff Employee Association are making a special effort to support rural families in need by delivering holiday dinners directly to their doorsteps.
Continue Reading BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — December is the season for festive fun! Use fresh foliage to craft a DIY wreath and capture the moment with professional family portraits. Enjoy performances by the Central Oregon Mastersingers, Ravensong Choir, and The Bells of Sunriver. Teens can embellish a beanie using hand embroidery and kids can hand-sew gingerbread stuffies. Michael “The Train Man” Lavrich and his beloved train
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mid Oregon Credit Union invites the community to participate in its popular annual Holiday Dough fundraiser, supporting local charities that provide food and other needed items to individuals and families experiencing financial challenges during the holiday season. Holiday Dough kicks off this week and continues through Friday, December 5. Members and the community can donate at all Mid Oregon’s eight branches, online at midoregon.com/dough or over the phone at 541-382-1795. One-hundred percent of the contributions stay in the community where they are collected and benefit these local nonprofits:
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