Pet Pals: Truffles hopes to be your missing ingredient
This week on Pet Pals we had the pleasure of welcoming Truffles, an adorable rabbit who is looking to be your missing ingredient. Lynne from the…
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Downtown Bend to host Hixon Mortgage Summer Festival in May 2026
BEND, Ore (KTVZ) – The Hixon Mortgage Bend Summer Festival will return to downtown Bend, Ore., from Friday, May 29, through Sunday, May 31, 2026.…
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Furry Friends: Bogart is playful and full of life!
This week’s Furry Friend is Bogart! He’s a 2 year old pup with a goofy, playful personality and plenty of excitement for life. He is ready to give…
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New affordable housing community in La Pine to open applications
LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Applications for Wickiup Station Apartments, a new affordable housing community in La Pine, will open on Thursday, May 28,…
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There’s Good News: Expanded adaptive golf opportunities coming to Central Oregon
SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Adaptive Sports (OAS) is launching its 2026 summer community golf season with new events and expanded opportunities…
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Pet Pals: Bunny is a funny, fitting name for this furry rabbit
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Humane Society of Central Oregon has pets, ready They have a variety of other fun animals to consider adopting, including…
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Pet Pals: Meet Zeus the Puppy
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Humane Society of Central Oregon is back for our weekly segment “Pet Pals.” They have a variety of other fun animals to…
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High Desert vs. high costs: Central Oregon heads outdoors for Memorial Day weekend activities
(update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend is once again a top Memorial Day weekend destination. This year, as travel, gas, and food costs…
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Central Oregon students explore computer science careers at OSU-Cascades showcase
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — About 60 Central Oregon high school students spent part of Friday at OSU-Cascades exploring the computer science field, meeting…
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Furry Friends: Sweet Elena is looking for endless cuddles and playtime!
Meet Elena! This sweet pup is ready for endless cuddles, playtime, and a loving family of her own. “She’s more of a gentle, dainty player with…
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Made in Central Oregon: Inside the Bend shop behind Breedlove Guitars
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Inside a Bend manufacturing facility, thousands of guitars are handcrafted each year. They’re played on stages around the world,…
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Bend Cultural Tourism Fund awards $300K to support local arts programs
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Cultural Tourism Fund (BCTF), a program of Visit Bend, recently awarded $300,000 in grants to 22 organizations in Bend.…
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Full day of blues, roots, and Americana at Bend Blues Festival
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The second annual Bend Blues Festival will return to Silver Moon Brewing in Bend on Saturday, June 27, 2026. This all-ages…
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Old Mill Classic Cruz: A celebration of vintage vehicles and local veterans
(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Old Mill District was filled with classic cars, custom builds, and vintage motorcycles Sunday as the…
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Shoshone Nation leader honored with inaugural ‘Schnitzer Prize of the West’
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new prize honoring innovative solutions to challenges across the American West was awarded Sunday evening at the High Desert…
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Pet Pals: Meet Elsa, an adorable kitten, who enjoys getting pets
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — For Friday evening’s Pet Pals segment, the Humane Society of Central Oregon brought by Elsa, a two month old Domestic…
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Family-friendly concert series launches in Redmond
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) —The Summer Kickin’ Concert Series begins May 22 at General Duffy’s in Redmond. The series, which focuses on families, will…
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Furry Friends: Daisy is blooming with love!
Meet Daisy! She may be a little shy at first, but once she warms up, she is ready to give you all of her love! Some of her favorite activities…
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COCC’s Redmond Community Choir to perform free musical journey through American history
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Community College’s Redmond Community Choir will present a free performance of “Americana: Celebrating…
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Furry Friends: Meet Ouzo, the playful dog ready for adventure at BrightSide Animal Center
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Looking for an energetic and playful canine companion? Meet Ouzo, the adoptable dog at BrightSide Animal Center in Redmond, who…
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