(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After 16 years at the helm of the Tower Theatre, Executive Director Ray Solley is taking his final bow. He leaves behind not just a legacy, but an iconic institution with community spirit, creativity, and resilience. “When I took the job, I had no idea I would be
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A 65-year-old Bend-area man was arrested Thursday on 25 felony counts of first-degree animal neglect, more than eight months after a welfare check at an abandoned La Pine-area home led to a raid that turned up over 100 dead and rotting animal carcasses inside.
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This week’s Furry Friend is Bronco, a 6-year-old Pit Bull looking for his forever home at Brightside Animal Center in Redmond. Bronco is short and stocky but has a huge personality. He is the king of tug-o-war! “Bronco came to us last month as a stray. He’s about six years old, and he’s just a
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(Update: Adding video) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Zachary Bass has served as the director of Redmond Airport for nine years, a job that feels like running a small city. “We have kind of our own security force. Our fire department is really focused just on the airport. We have a lot of ability to kind
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FORT MEYERS, Fla. (WINK via CNN) — A program on Florida’s Gulf Coast helps unite senior citizens with senior pets in need of a new home The Gulf Coast Humane Society’s Silver Paws VIP program matches senior pets who are 7 and older with adopters who are 65 or older. It includes their adoption fee
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Our pets can get away with a lot of things some days – but one cute look, pose or smile, and a lot can be forgiven. Share your favorite photos with us from the Share tab at KTVZ.COM
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(Update: Adding video, comments) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Pet Evacuation Team said late Tuesday it is now caring for 175 animals evacuated from the Alder Springs Fire at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds in Redmond – and thanks to the community, they are “all set” with donated food for them. “We have horses, goats, dogs,
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We had two adorable kittens this week for Pet Pals. Meet Tina & Linda, the cutest kittens you’ll ever meet. They are new to the Humane Society and will take some patience adjusting to their new home. Hurry on down to the Humane Society of Central Oregon for a chance to adopt these two cuties.
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A dog at the Humane Society found his fur-ever home this week, thanks to a La Pine fourth-grader’s drawing.
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Starting next week, airline passengers traveling through Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM) will notice a change in how they access gates and aircraft as a major, multi-year terminal expansion project begins. Here’s Friday’s announcement from airport officials: A temporary underground tunnel is required to support baggage operations during the construction, so the
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It’s time for Furry Friends, where we show you an adoptable animal at Brightside Animal Center in Redmond. This week we have Tux a 16 year old domestic shorthair cat, who loves to snuggle and is named after his beautiful tuxedo like coa. Tux is a bit shy but loves people once he warms up.
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SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — The 15th Sunriver Art Fair returns to the scenic Village at Sunriver Aug. 8-10, with over 80 artists bringing original, juried art to Central Oregon. Open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, this “Village within the Village” has been
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Starting June 10th, Bend Animal Emergency Center will have emergency veterinary services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. The clinic has expanded staffing to meet this critical need, and aims to provide Central Oregon with the security that comes from knowing they have access to
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)) — An unexpected delivery of newborn kittens at Bend Veterinary Clinic has sparked a heartwarming rescue mission involving a local organization – even though “dog” is its middle name. Over the weekend, a box containing 10 tiny kittens was dropped off at the clinic, Street Dog Hero Marketing and Communications Manager Kelli
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WARWICK, R.I. (CNN) — The police chief said: “It was just kind of a natural thing like, we’re going to do everything we can to make the rest of this dog’s life the best of this dog’s life.”
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Noodles is only about 9 weeks old, but this kitten at the Humane Society of Central Oregon knows just how to get some loving attention.
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This week’s Furry Friend is Ruby, a 5 1/2-year-old Rottweiler looking for her forever home at Brightside Animal Center in Redmond. Ruby loves people and treats! She’s a sweetheart and loves wagging her tail. She’s a big girl and is looking for a home where she can get all of the love and attention she
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BEND, Ore. –(KTVZ)– Four artists get their creative works displayed at the new city of Bend’s public works campus, including two artists from Bend. Ben Hull and Eli Logan both made artwork paying homage to Central Oregon’s rugged landscape. The art will be seen on a bike shelter and trash enclosure. To see the other
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We have another great collection of your pet pics to share with everyone this week! You can join in the fun sweepstakes and see plenty of past segments under the Contests tab at KTVZ.COM!
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WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ) — With medicine and supplies in tow, a team from Madras Animal Hospital and Fences For Fido greeted dozens of Warm Springs residents who lined up on Saturday for free pet vaccines, flea/tick medications, and pet food. The free wellness clinic is among the services that help bridge gaps between the
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