This week’s Furry Friend is Kona, a 7-year-old black lab who is a very happy girl. Don’t let her age fool you, Kona is still full of puppy energy. “She’s a pretty typical lab, so she loves to chase a ball, play with a toy. She loves snacks, and she’s just a happy girl. She’ll
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SISTERS, Ore. –(KTVZ)– A water company in Sisters is adding an extra $100 a month to customers’ bills, and it’s not sitting well with some residents. Indian Meadow Water Company is a volunteer owned company serving several subdivisions in Sisters. The system it inherited is decades old, with crumbling infrastructure and 50 year old asbestos
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(update: adding video, comments from Redmond Airport, TSA, travelers) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The long-postponed REAL ID deadline has officially taken effect. Travelers as of Wednesday are now required to present a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license, a valid passport, or another form of federally approved identification to board domestic flights or access certain federal facilities.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-La Pine Schools on Monday invited the community to see the preliminary design for the new Bend Senior High School Auditorium during an open house on Thursday, May 15, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the school’s main gymnasium. (Use the gym entrance to the left of the main entrance.) Architectural
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week on Pet Pals, our friend Lynne from the Humane Society of Central Oregon brought Juliet — or JuJu, for those lucky enough to call her a friend. She is a calm and loving pet who would fit well in almost any home. Be sure to head on down to
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Redmond, OR (KTVZ) — This week’s Furry Friend is Chief! He’s a one year old German Shepherd. This rambunctious pup is full of energy, love, and life! Chief loves all things play time! He even collects toys when he can! He gets along great with other dogs, and can be all yours if you give
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The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office confirmed to the Problem Solvers Wednesday that a La Pine-area man caught on camera apparently abusing his dog with a shovel has been arrested and charged with aggravated animal abuse, and his three dogs were taken to an area shelter for evaluation.
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This week on Pet Pals we got to meet the adorable Fiona. She is ten years old and has a lot of life ahead of her. If you think you have the home suitable for Fiona, head down to the Humane Society of Central Oregon to say hello.
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week’s Furry Friend is Clara, a small Tortoiseshell cat looking for her forever home at BrightSide Animal Center in Redmond! She’s a little more on the independent side, but is sure to entertain you with her antics. “She is very active. She has a lot of personality. She’s more interested
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(Update: adding video, comments from Deschutes County Health Services and Bend father) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – According to Deschutes County Health Services, dog attack reports have increased from the previous year. The majority of reported animal bites occurred in the city of Bend. “Dogs are the No. 1 one (bite reports) around the area. They
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TUMALO, Ore. (KTVZ) — Freedom for Great Apes, the Tumalo chimp sanctuary formerly known as Chimps Inc., has closed after its last four remaining residents were transferred to a Texas facility. Here’s the announcement posted on the website for the nonprofit, which has provided lifetime care to chimpanzees that were rescued from the pet and
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here’s a story that’s sure to make you hungry, featuring a ‘modern cowboy steakhouse’ in Bend. And if you’re a Food Network fan, you might recognize some of these names. At Hawkeye and Huckleberry, customers come for the food and drinks but stay for the service and atmosphere. Hawkeye and Huckleberry
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week, Street Dog Hero donated 500 pounds of dog food to help support pets whose families are facing financial hardship. The organization also responded to an urgent request from the Humane Society of the Ochocos, providing them with an additional 250 pound donation. In addition to these immediate efforts, Street
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Meet Mr. Brown! This charming, sociable guinea pig is currently looking for a forever home! Mr. Brown stopped by KTVZ dressed to impress in a full bunny costume, just in time to spread some Easter cheer.
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Meet Mr. Brown! This charming, sociable guinea pig is currently looking for a forever home! Mr. Brown stopped by KTVZ dressed to impress in a full bunny costume, just in time to spread some Easter cheer.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A total of 500 pounds of dog food have been donated throughout Central Oregon this week, thanks to local animal rescue Street Dog Hero. That’s half a ton of food that will be distributed to pets in Central Oregon whose families are facing financial difficulties. The Humane Society of the Ochocos
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week’s Furry Friend is Splash, a 2-year-old Terrier/mixed breed!Splash is a super-sweet boy with a very fitting name. He loves all things water–and is obsessed with his toys! “Splash came to us about a month ago as a stray, he is a happy-go-lucky guy. His favorite thing is the water
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A three-legged cat named Moira is making headlines after receiving a rare full hip replacement surgery at the Veterinary Referral Center of Central Oregon in Bend. Moira came to the Humane Society of Central Oregon as a kitten with severe back and leg injuries, ultimately losing one leg. Struggling to move,
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Agriculture said Wednesday it has confirmed Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease (RHDV) in domestic rabbits in a Douglas County rabbitry. The rabbit’s owner noted sudden rabbit deaths, reporting the symptoms to their veterinarian late last week. The veterinarian suspected RHDV and immediately reported it to ODA. The Oregon Veterinary
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) –Midnight Tuesday night is the deadline to file tax year 2024 state and federal personal income tax returns, and the Oregon Department of Revenue wants to remind taxpayers of the tools available to make the experience easier for both those who haven’t yet filed their 2024 return and those who have. Through Monday,
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