(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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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond’s new indoor recreation center is drawing closer to completion, with newly released images revealing major strides inside the facility. Construction crews recently finished hanging drywall in the entryway and office areas, while the pool zone is being excavated for a feature section that will reach twelve feet deep and include
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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.
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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) — Wafer is one of a litter of 12 smart and social puppies the Humane Society of Central Oregon received last week. They are a big part of the reason why the shelter is holding a special Puppy-Palooza.
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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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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — An airline that announced three new destinations from Redmond Airport this summer already has dropped one planned route, months before it was set to start. Breeze Airways, based in Salt Lake City, had announced in mid-July that it would be serving Redmond starting next spring with non-stop flights to Burbank and
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week’s Furry Friend is Saber, a 7-year-old long-haired black cat looking for his forever home at Brightside Animal Center in Redmond. Saber is very sweet and loves to snuggle. “He loves to give head butts, he loves to be in your arms,” said Hannah Loftis, the shelter manager at Brightside. “He
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(Update: Video Added) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Camp Fire Central Oregon has received the prestigious Culture of Safety Award from Camp Fire’s national headquarters, recognizing the organization’s commitment to creating safe environments for youth. The award was presented at the 2025 Camp Fire National Leadership Conference. Camp Fire Central Oregon was one of just six
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(Update: Video Added) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Pavilion in Bend is getting into the holiday spirit with its annual Holiday Skate sessions, open to skaters of all ages and abilities. Holiday Skate events offer a chance for families and friends to enjoy the ice together during the winter season. Rental skates are available for
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(Update: Video Added) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A beloved Central Oregon holiday tradition is returning to Bend this December as the Central Oregon Mastersingers present their annual holiday concert, “What Sweeter Music.” The community choir will fill the Tower Theatre with festive cheer during two performances on Sunday, Dec. 14 — a 2 p.m. matinée
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WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The holiday spirit shines bright as Indian Head Casino joyfully kicks off its Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Festival — a heartwarming celebration that brings the community together in dazzling style. The celebration features a 40-foot walk-through Christmas tree, live music, festive activities for all ages, and a breathtaking drone light show finale. The
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Update: Adding video PORTLAND, Ore (KTVZ) – Despite recent air-travel challenges, AAA projected Monday that a record 81.8 million Americans (23.9% of the population) will travel 50 miles or more from home for the Thanksgiving holiday, up 2% from 2024. This year is the busiest ever for Thanksgiving travel, the organization says, with an additional
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — If the third time is the charm, Central Oregon fans of longtime comedic musician “Weird Al” Yankovic will be happy to learn that he’s coming back for his third Bend concert next year.. Yankovic first brought his unique, zany mix to what was then the Les Schwab Amphitheater a decade ago,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– After years of tempting Central Oregon with their gourmet baked goods, Too Sweet Cakes is celebrating its grand reopening in Bend. The upscale bakery, first established in 2018, had operated mostly through pickup orders for a while. Now, customers can once again step inside the shop to browse its menu of sweet
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Lynne Ouchida of the Humane Society of Central Oregon brought by a pair of sweet kittens for Friday evening’s Pet Pals segment. She says Edmund Fitzgerald and Gale should be ready for adoption next week.
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REDMOND, Ore (KTVZ) — The Redmond community Christmas tree has arrived at Centennial Park, ready to serve as the centerpiece for the upcoming holiday festivities. The tree was donated by the Haines family, who reached out in July with an offer to donate a tree that needed to be removed. With the help of Vernam
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) Chart-topping, multi-Platinum Country star, Parker McCollum, has announced dates for the second leg of his 2026 Parker McCollum Tour, including a late-June visit to Bend. Known for being one of the busiest touring acts in Country music, McCollum is bringing fans his #1 hits and fan-favorite tracks to cities across the U.S. including Los
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(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Cat lovers looking for a new kind of relaxation can roll out their mats among furry friends this weekend at Playful Paws Cat Café in Bend. The café is hosting its once-a-month “Cats on Mats” class, a yoga session surrounded by adoptable cats. Each month, the café teams
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