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UO study: To get pets adopted, focus on health – not cuteness – in ads

January 9, 2020 10:40 pm KTVZ news sources

If they want more pets to find homes, pet adoption agencies should hit pause on words like “buddy” and “companion” in their advertising, according to…

Pet Pals: Terry and Jerry are very merry cats

January 3, 2020 7:31 pm KTVZ News Team

Troy visits from the Humane Society of Central Oregon with energetic sibling cats Terry and…

Wipe out: Improper wipes disposal costs Bend $1,000s in repairs

January 2, 2020 12:16 pm Arielle Brumfield

The city of Bend is working to bring more awareness to the damage caused to its sewer collection system by the lack of proper disposal of wipes and…

RDM gains more direct flights to Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco

January 2, 2020 10:06 am Barney Lerten

Redmond Municipal Airport kicked off 2020 by announcing several new direct flights to California destinations being added by Alaska Airlines,…

Furry Friends: Simeon is a sweetheart

January 3, 2020 8:46 am KTVZ News Team

Five-year-old Simeon loves to be held and cuddled, and she’s waiting for a new home at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal…

C.O. law enforcement agencies ramp up holiday patrols

December 30, 2019 3:14 pm Arielle Brumfield

If you’ve been seeing more patrol cars on the street and a higher police presence, it’s because local law enforcement is trying to ensure those…

Pet Pals: Two cute bunnies pay a visit

December 27, 2019 7:48 pm KTVZ News Team

They’re named for cereals – Cheerios and Captain Crunch – and these two bunny pals are among several waiting at the Humane Society of Central Oregon…

Furry Friends: Meet a sweet cat named Kit Kat

December 27, 2019 9:43 am KTVZ News Team

Kit Kat is nearly 6 years old and is waiting for a new, loving home at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal…

Beaverton family of adopted kids adopts blind, abandoned kitten

December 25, 2019 11:38 pm KTVZ news sources

BEAVERTON, Ore. (KGW) — The Lundin family is celebrating Christmas this year with a new furry family member. Ilene, a blind kitten who was rescued…

The best of Holiday Lights for 2019

December 25, 2019 9:18 pm KTVZ News Team

Now that the contest is over, on Christmas night we wanted to share with you the best of our Holiday Lights segment for 2019. Merry Christmas and…

Holiday Lights winner shines bright on Nicolette Drive

December 24, 2019 9:46 pm KTVZ News Team

On Christmas Eve, we announce the random-drawing winner of this year’s Holiday Lights Photo Contest, this fine display on Nicolette Drive in NE Bend.…

Bend Elks deliver food, toys to needy families

December 24, 2019 9:19 pm KTVZ news sources

Members of the Bend Elks Lodge and other volunteers were busy on Christmas Eve, delivering 150 boxes of food and toy baskets to families in need, as…

Christmas Eve C.O. shoppers explain their strategy

December 24, 2019 8:49 pm KTVZ News Team

It’s inevitable: Even with all the online options these days, there were throngs of Christmas Eve shoppers at area stores. We talked to a few about…

What happens to the unsold Christmas trees?

December 24, 2019 1:00 am KTVZ News Team

A Bend Christmas tree dealer tells us what happens with the trees that don’t get…

Holiday Lights: Lovely scene on Lotno Drive

December 23, 2019 10:48 pm KTVZ News Team

As Christmas nears, the lights appear – such as this wonderful display on NE Lotno Drive in Bend. You can still add your photo at our Holiday Lights…

Salvation Army makes late bell-ringing plea

December 23, 2019 10:38 pm KTVZ News Team

The fewer days between Thanksgiving and Christmas aren’t just challenging retailers, but The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle campaign fundraising goal in…