(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Street Dog Hero says it has been recognized as the top nonprofit organization in Oregon and awarded a $5,000 grant through Miranda Lambert’s MuttNation Foundation’s Mutt’s Across America program. “This generous grant will enable the organization to continue its vital work rescuing dogs and providing critical spay and
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Washington (CNN) — A pilot preparing to take off Monday from Hollywood Burbank Airport in California took the routine step of radioing the air traffic control tower. But instead of the usual back-and-forth conversation of coordinating departure, the pilot received a different response: “The tower is closed due to staffing,” according to audio recorded by LiveATC.net.
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CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and similar platforms are apparently no antidote for the global loneliness epidemic, according to Oregon State University research that linked increases in social media use with a greater likelihood of feeling alone. The study, led by Jessica Gorman of the OSU College of Health, was published Monday in the International
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This is Boo & Sonic, two of 44 poodles who were taken from a puppy mill in Alfalfa. Boo who is the sweetest 4 month old poodle ever is only matched by Sonic who is by far the most energetic 10 year old dog you’ll ever meet. Go say hello to these adorable dogs at
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week’s Furry Friend is Gianna, a 2-year-old terrier mix looking for her forever home at Brightside Animal Center in Redmond! Gianna is a cheerful soul and full of love. Whether she’s in your lap cuddling or playing with a toy, she brings joy to all those around her. “Some things
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — An Alfalfa-area woman accused of running a puppy mill from her home has surrendered over 40 poodles seized from the property, and the first group of dogs will be up for adoption starting Friday, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office and Humane Society of Central Oregon said Thursday. On September 5, deputies
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The High Desert Museum just received a 10 thousand dollar grant to boost art education for grades K-12. The grant will go towards supporting the kids curate program–which will partner with La Pine Elementary School to provide 50 hours of engaging learning experiences through art. The program will serve 50 fourth grade students over the
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Dry Canyon Arts Association has been awarded a $34,000 FY26 Cultural Development Award from the Oregon Cultural Trust to assist in funding the remodel of the historic downtown Rogers and Lynch Building at 6th Street and Deschutes Avenue in Redmond into a new local headquarters for art education and exhibition.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Grayson is just two months old, but is ready for adoption starting Saturday at the Humane Society of Central Oregon.
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The Council on Aging of Central Oregon is teaming up with the Humane Society of Central Oregon to expand its Pet Pals program while launching its annual Food Fur All fundraiser to sustain and grow those services amid reduced funding.
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This week we have a seven year old care named Biggie Smalls! He’s called that because he’s a bit of a bobble head with a smaller body. But also, because he’s a big lover! Biggie Smalls absolutely adores pets and is not afraid to share his love with you. He may love is own attention,
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This week had no shortage of adorable pets from across Central Oregon. Check out this little lady focusing with her glasses on ready to tackle her bills, probably a vet bill. If you want to see your pet on next week’s segment, click the share tab.
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(Update: Adding video) SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – An increase in fiscal year 2025 donations, as well as investment earnings, has resulted in an all-time high of $4.15 million awarded to cultural nonprofits and organizations statewide by the Oregon Cultural Trust. The $4.15 million includes awards to 91 individual arts, heritage and humanities nonprofits, organizations and
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — In an exclusive interview with KTVZ News, the owner of El Sancho taco shop laid out his plan to create a restaurant he’s wanted to make happen for a long time. At the end of October, the El Sancho location on Galveston Avenue will close its doors. When it reopens, it
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This weekend in Central Oregon, art lovers had the chance to step inside the creative world of local artists. The Sisters Arts Association hosted its annual Artist Studio Tour — a free, self-guided event featuring more than two dozen artists.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Dump City Dumplings restaurant on Galveston Avenue in Bend, known for starting as a food cart in downtown Bend, is now renovating to become a pub called The Roundabout Pub. The owners tell KTVZ News they will continue to cook and serve Dump City Dumplings at the bar. Customers can
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Gary, Ted and Nancy are a trio of small kittens waiting for a new home to romp and play in, waiting at the Humane Society of Central Oregon.
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Avelo Airlines, which announced this summer that it would be ending its flights out of Redmond on Dec. 1, confirmed Friday to KTVZ News that it will be leaving the West Coast over a month earlier than planned, leaving customers scrambling for new flights and refunds. “We elected to end our
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In the fall of 2024, KTVZ’s Problem Solvers broke the story of a resident at Aspen Ridge Memory Care facility passing away after being left in the sun on a hot August day. This spawned a multi-part series, investigating claims made by former staff and resident familiy members of alleged abuse and neglect.
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) This week’s Furry Friend is Yarick, a 3-year-old Husky-mix looking for his forever home at Brightside Animal Center in Redmond. Yarick has two different colored eyes and is full of spunk! Whether it be other dogs or humans, Yarick prefers to spend his time with females. “Yarick is very sweet. I think
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