DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mt. Bachelor will begin summer operations on Thursday, June 25. The opening will feature the most expansive opening weekend terrain offering to date, including 13 Bike Park trails and top-to-bottom hiking access. Guests visiting Mt. Bachelor can also participate in various activities such as sunset dinners, zipline ziptours, scenic chairlift rides,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Jonathan Moore has been appointed Music Director and Conductor of the Central Oregon Symphony. Moore will also serve as Music Director of Cascade Winds, Principal Conductor of OperaBend and Assistant Professor of Music at Central Oregon Community College. Moore brings extensive artistic and leadership experience to his new roles, succeeding Maestro
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Queeny is still looking for her forever home! This sweet senior cat loves gentle pets and attention from her people. Although she is blind and hard of hearing, Queeny doesn’t let that stop her from exploring the world around her. She would like a quieter home where she has time to adjust, but she has
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — For one afternoon, downtown Bend streets, usually filled with traffic, will belong to cyclists of every age and ability. Organizers of the Cascade Cycling Classic Downtown Criterium are inviting the community to take part in two free family-friendly events on Sunday, June 21, including a new “All-Bikes Ride” and the return
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – AAA projects 72.2 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home for the 4th of July holiday. This sets a new record, up from 71.8 million travelers last year. But the increase is 0.5% which is smaller than recent year-over-year gains. The number of travelers driving and flying to their
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Pets Pals on Friday, June 12th featured Star Fire. You can learn more about Star Fire and other adoptable furry friends at the Humane Society of Central Oregon.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Dogs and their owners gathered on the outskirts of Bend this week for an annual training aimed at helping dogs avoid rattlesnakes before they encounter one in real life. For 15 years, Bend Veterinary Clinic has helped bring Natural Solutions Wildlife Enterprises to Central Oregon for rattlesnake aversion training, giving dogs
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The High Desert Chamber Music (HDCM) Spotlight Chamber Players will present their final performance of the season on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Whispering Winds Retirement in Bend, Ore. This concert, which is free and open to the public, marks the culmination of the ensemble’s intensive chamber music study. The Spotlight Chamber
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This week’s Furry Friend is Beckham! He came to BrightSide as a stray and quickly made friends with both staff and volunteers. He’s sweet, smart and full of energy! Staff also says he thrives with structure, guidance and a job to do. To learn more about adoptable animals at BrightSide Animal Center, visit the shelter
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(Update: adding comments from Watch Duty) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Summer in Central Oregon is a time many people spend outdoors, but as wildfire season begins, staying alert can be just as important as getting outside. Watch Duty, a nonprofit app best known for tracking wildfires, is expanding its emergency alert model to include floods.
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Grace and Hammer restaurant in Redmond is expanding its offerings in its fourth month under new ownership. The establishment, housed in a historic building constructed in 1912, continues to operate after being purchased by a group of local friends in early 2026. The new owners aim to grow the legacy of
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(Park Picks airs tonight on KTVZ News) Miller’s Landing Park is a popular spot along the Deschutes River, richly rooted in Bend’s history! In this week’s Park Pick, Jillian Fortner explores what this area used to be before it became a park and highlights how Miller’s Landing is making water recreation safer and more accessible.
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We had a real treat in studio today as we were joined by Mac & Blooregard Q. Kazoo, yes that’s the real name. If you are interested in adopting these two cuties, feel free to change that name or keep it. Lynne from the Humane Society of Central Oregon says they are as friendly and
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This week’s Furry Friend is Jinx! He came to Brightside after his previous owner unfortunately passed away. Jinx has experience being around other cats, dogs and children in the home. Staff at Brightside say Jinx may be a little shy at first with people, but his sweet personality quickly shines through once he feels comfortable.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Pet owners are advised to start planning now for potential pet anxiety related to July 4th fireworks. It can take a while to get an appointment with a vet, or fill a specialized prescription. If you are a new pet owners and your pet reacted poorly to recent the recent thunderstorms
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — RootedHomes will celebrate the completion of Rooted at 19th, a community of 23 permanently affordable homes, with a public ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, June 12, 2026. The event, which will be held in Redmond, marks a significant expansion of affordable homeownership opportunities for the local workforce. The Rooted at 19th development
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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 Humane Society of Central Oregon said Truffles is cute, kind, and just waiting to find a place and family to call home. If you wanna meet Truffles or one
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BEND, Ore (KTVZ) – The Hixon Mortgage Bend Summer Festival will return to downtown Bend, Ore., from Friday, May 29, through Sunday, May 31, 2026. This year marks the event’s first-ever move to late May and introduces Hixon Mortgage as the new title sponsor. The annual community festival, produced by Lay It Out Events, will
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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 his forever family lots of love and kisses! He would do best with an active family that can help him burn off some of his mental and
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LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Applications for Wickiup Station Apartments, a new affordable housing community in La Pine, will open on Thursday, May 28, 2026, along with a community application event. This event marks a major milestone for the development located in the Wickiup Junction area. The new development will provide 39 affordable housing units,
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