Clear the Shelters: Street Dog Hero helps dogs near and far find loving homes
(Clear the Shelters airs Tuesdays at 5pm through August) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – KTVZ is partnering with NBC for Clear the Shelters, a nationwide…
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Clear the Shelters: Could your new best friend be at HSCO’s annual open house?
(Clear the Shelters airs Tuesdays at 5pm through August) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – KTVZ is partnering with NBC for Clear the Shelters, a nationwide…
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Greenwood Avenue in Bend Under Construction, Here’s what you need to know
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The city of Bend has an update on Greenwood Avenue. Starting this week, the city is removing a portion of the turn lane median…
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Pet Pals: Meet JoJo, a tortoiseshell kitten looking for her forever home
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Humane Society of Central Oregon is back for our weekly “Pet Pals” segment. Lynne brought in a 2-month-old kitten, who she…
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BendFilm unveils first 22 competition features for 2026 festival
BEND, Ore. — The countdown to the 23rd annual Bend Film Festival is underway, with organizers announcing the first 22 competition features selected…
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Furry Friends: Sir Rattles is very chatty!
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Sir Rattles is still waiting to find his forever home! This talkative cat has plenty to say and enjoys showing affection with…
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Smoke, heat shape how people are spending summer in Central Oregon
BEND, Ore. — From checking air quality before heading outside to changing vacation destinations overnight, wildfire smoke is factoring into summer…
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Base Camp: Bend’s newest Food Cart Lot/Tavern
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Base Camp, a new tavern and food cart lot, opened its doors behind Powder House Ski & Patio. The venue features 10 food…
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Pet Pals: Garfield loves to cuddle
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Humane Society of Central Oregon is back for our weekly segment “Pet Pals.” They have a variety of other fun…
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Furry Friends: Loki loves long walks and lots of toys!
This week’s Furry Friend is Loki! This 6 year old pup came to Brightside as stray and he’s still looking for his forever home. He may need some time…
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Pet Pals: This guinea pig pair would love to join your family!
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Humane Society of Central Oregon is back for our weekly segment “Pet Pals.” They have a variety of other fun…
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Furry Friends: Lucy has a big heart and a love for peanut butter!
This week’s furry friend is Lucy! She is a sweet and gentle girl who has previously lived with both cats and dogs. She can be a little shy when…
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Furry Friends: River has unique eyes and an adventurous spirit!
This week’s Furry Friend is River! River is an energetic and loving pup with heterochromia, meaning he has two different-colored eyes. BrightSide…
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A taste of the Deschutes County Fair: Visitors explore this year’s food lineup
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Fair entered its second day today, featuring a wide variety of food vendors alongside traditional rides…
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Problem Solvers: DIY air purifiers offer affordable relief amid Central Oregon smoke from ongoing wildfires
(Update: adding EPA instructions) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As wildfire smoke continues to affect Central Oregon, many commercial air purifiers have sold…
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Furry Friends: Kyle is ready for adventure!
Meet Kyle! Kyle is an energetic, playful dog who is always ready for his next adventure. He has been enjoying BrightSide’s Dog Day Out program,…
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Powder House opens Base Camp, transforming west-side property into food truck pavilion and taphouse
BEND, Ore. — A longtime Bend outdoor retailer has expanded beyond skis and snowboards, transforming its former back lot into a new gathering place…
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BrightSide Animal Center opens Redmond’s first private SniffSpot
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — BrightSide Animal Center has opened what it says is Redmond’s first private SniffSpot, offering dog owners a new option for…
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Furry Friends: Daisy is a senior sweetheart!
Daisy is this week’s featured adoptable pet at BrightSide Animal Center in Redmond. She may be a senior dog, but Daisy still has the heart and energy…
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The air cools off. The Pavement doesn’t. Heres what Central Oregon pet owner’s should know.
BEND, Ore. — After a warm summer day in Central Oregon, an evening breeze can make it feel like the perfect time to head outside with your pet. But…
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