Mobile dog gym in Bend helps pets stay active during winter
(Update: adding video, comments from pet owner) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Exercising your pets helps keep them happy and healthy, but taking your dog on a…
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‘Leave it better than you found it’: Ray Solley, the Tower Theatre’s longtime leader, is retiring this summer
(Update: Added video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The nonprofit Tower Theatre Foundation board announced Monday that their longtime executive director, Ray…
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Pet Pals: Who wants Mimi? ME ME
Meet Mimi, a 9 month old tabby who is as sweet as she is cute. Are you looking for a confident and family friendly cat, it’s your lucky day. If you…
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Furry Friends: Luigi the busybody Blue Heeler
Meet Luigi, a 2-year-old Blue Heeler waiting to find his forever home at Brightside Animal Center! “He is definitely looking for a home that’s ready…
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Free tax preparation services available for Central Oregon low-income and senior taxpayers
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon residents can once again access free tax preparation services designed to assist low-income and older adult…
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‘I think it’s very exciting’: Veterinary Referral Center of Central Oregon offers brain surgery for pets
A dog is living a healthier life, thanks to a local veterinary brain surgery. The Veterinary Referral Center of Central Oregon is offering…
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Bend’s Hayden Homes Amphitheater lights a fire with 4 new summer concerts, including Earth, Wind & Fire
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Summer in Bend just got a whole lot more exciting! Hayden Homes announced on Monday four new acts coming to the venue: Goose on…
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Tax-filing season begins: Oregon Department of Revenue has tips on how to avoid common errors, refund delays
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — As the IRS and the state begin accepting tax year 2024 returns Monday, the Oregon Department of Revenue is offering taxpayers a…
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Pet Pals: Pebbles patiently pleads for a nap with a big yawn
You won’t want to miss this adorable puppy. Meet Pebbles, one of the newest additions to the HSCO. If you couldn’t tell by looking at her, she is the…
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Famed comedian Jerry Seinfeld brings his new show to Bend’s Hayden Homes Amphitheater on July 18
(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — World-famous comedian, author, producer and director Jerry Seinfeld is coming to Bend for…
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Washington County cat tests positive for avian influenza H5N1; ODA has tips on how to protect your cat
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — A cat in Washington County recently tested positive for Highly Pathogenic Avian influenza (HPAI, more specifically avian…
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Furry Friends: Jo wants to go, go, go!
This week’s Furry Friend is Jo, a three-year-old Pitbull-Terrier mix. Jo loves to go–running around, playing with toys, and having fun! While she…
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‘Furry Freight’: Helping over-populated shelters
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — A local nonprofit is moving dogs across the country to increase their chances of being adopted. Not all the dogs go to Central…
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COCC’s veterinary tech program set to double in size to help meet area’s demand
Big changes are on the way for Central Oregon Community College’s veterinary tech program in Redmond, which is set to double in size this…
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Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office seeks owner of black billy goat found in La Pine
La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) – Attention, La Pine-area residents: Missing a black billy goat? The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office likely has it. The…
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TikTok makes app unavailable for U.S. users ahead of ban
By Megan Lebowitz and Ben Goggin WASHINGTON — TikTok was not available for many of its 170 million users in the U.S. hours before a…
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Pet Pals: Sweet like Coco
Meet our newest Pet Pal, Coco. You could name her cocoa she’s so sweet. If you are looking for a mild mannered, easy going dog look no further. She…
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Furry Friends: Become fast friends with Flap
This week’s Furry Friend is Flap! He’s a 3-year-old Australian Cattle Dog mix. “Once you earn his trust, he is the goofiest and silliest dog,” said…
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Pet Pals: Meet Jet, the Australian cattle dog looking for a forever home
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week’s Pet Pals brought us the loving and sweet Australian cattle dog – Jet! Jet loves people and is extremely smart, but…
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Update: FDA issues alert to veterinarians warning of adverse side-effects from osteoarthritis drug Librela
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — KTVZ News has an update Friday on our previous reports about the sometimes tragic results from use of…
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