SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Adaptive Sports (OAS) is launching its 2026 summer community golf season with new events and expanded opportunities for adaptive golf in Central Oregon. The season begins with an Adaptive Golf Community Clinic on May 28 and a Community Golf Kickoff BBQ on June 2, both held at Sunriver Resort Meadows
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Humane Society of Central Oregon has pets, ready They have a variety of other fun animals to consider adopting, including several rabbits. Lynne Ouchida brought one, fittingly named Bunny, for Friday’s Pet Pals segment.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Humane Society of Central Oregon is back for our weekly segment “Pet Pals.” They have a variety of other fun animals to consider adopting, including puppies. Lynne Ouchida introduced us to Zeus, for Friday’s Pet Pals segment. Zeus is looking for a forever home.
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(update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend is once again a top Memorial Day weekend destination. This year, as travel, gas, and food costs rise, people are looking for ways to enjoy the weekend without overspending. For many people in Central Oregon, the plan is simple: get outside. According to AAA, about 45 million
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — About 60 Central Oregon high school students spent part of Friday at OSU-Cascades exploring the computer science field, meeting with college students and seeing how the industry is evolving. The event, held in Tykeson Hall, was part of OSU-Cascades’ community engagement efforts to connect local high school students and teachers with
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Meet Elena! This sweet pup is ready for endless cuddles, playtime, and a loving family of her own. “She’s more of a gentle, dainty player with other dogs, but with her humans, she loves tug-of-war, tearing up her stuffies, and just being a loving goofball,” said Hannah Loftis, the shelter director at BrightSide. If you’re
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Inside a Bend manufacturing facility, thousands of guitars are handcrafted each year. They’re played on stages around the world, but built from the ground up in Central Oregon. At Breedlove Guitars, the process is equal parts precision and artistry. The sounds of sawing and sanding fill the workshop as raw wood
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Cultural Tourism Fund (BCTF), a program of Visit Bend, recently awarded $300,000 in grants to 22 organizations in Bend. This funding supports arts and cultural tourism projects to increase participation in cultural experiences and spur economic activity during Bend’s shoulder seasons. The BCTF has now reinvested more than $2.8
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The second annual Bend Blues Festival will return to Silver Moon Brewing in Bend on Saturday, June 27, 2026. This all-ages event will offer a full day of live blues, roots, soul, gospel and Americana music. Festival organizer Bob Heffernan stated the event aims to celebrate America’s musical heritage while building
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(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Old Mill District was filled with classic cars, custom builds, and vintage motorcycles Sunday as the Old Mill Classic Cruz returned for its second year. The event brought together car enthusiasts, local vendors, and families for a day organizers say is about more than just showcasing vehicles
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new prize honoring innovative solutions to challenges across the American West was awarded Sunday evening at the High Desert Museum in Bend. Brad Parry, vice chairman of the Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Nation, was named the inaugural winner of the Schnitzer Prize of the West. The $50,000 award was
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — For Friday evening’s Pet Pals segment, the Humane Society of Central Oregon brought by Elsa, a two month old Domestic Shorthair/Mix. She’s described as a very lovely girl, who enjoys getting pets. Elsa is in need of a forever home. Could she be your new family member?
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) —The Summer Kickin’ Concert Series begins May 22 at General Duffy’s in Redmond. The series, which focuses on families, will feature Jacquie Roar as the headliner for its inaugural event. General Duffy’s Waterhole is putting extra effort into making the annual music series affordable and accessible for families with children in Central
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Meet Daisy! She may be a little shy at first, but once she warms up, she is ready to give you all of her love! Some of her favorite activities include cuddling on the couch, playing fetch, and getting belly rubs. If Daisy sounds like your perfect match, head to BrightSide Animal Center to meet
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Community College’s Redmond Community Choir will present a free performance of “Americana: Celebrating Our Musical Roots” on Sunday, May 17, at 4 p.m. The concert will take place at the Redmond High School auditorium, located at 675 SW Rimrock Way. The nearly 80-member choir’s program features songs of
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Looking for an energetic and playful canine companion? Meet Ouzo, the adoptable dog at BrightSide Animal Center in Redmond, who thrives on long walks and playtime. According to Shelter Director Hannah Loftis, Ouzo and his best friend Prada make an inseparable duo, perfect for an active home. She said, “we would
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CORVALLIS, Ore. – A new study from Oregon State University scientists suggests that social media connections with strangers can contribute to increased loneliness among U.S. adults. The research, published today in Public Health Reports, is the first of its kind to focus on the impact of such interactions. This nationwide study involved more than 1,500
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Multi-platinum artist Ja Rule will perform a free concert at the Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo in Redmond, Oregon, on Friday, July 31, 2026. The performance is part of the Kendall Toyota of Bend Free Summer Concert Series. Jeffrey Atkins, known by his stage name Ja Rule, is expected to deliver
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) Pacific Power filed a general rate case with the Oregon Public Utility Commission today, May 5, 2026, proposing a plan to stabilize customer rates. The proposal aims to keep rates stable throughout 2026, deliver lower rates in the first half of 2027 and defer a minimal residential rate increase until July 2027.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Renowned cellist Peter Wiley will lead a free public master class on Saturday, May 16, 2026, in Bend, Ore. The event will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Heritage Hall in the First Presbyterian Church. High Desert Chamber Music and the Cascade School of Music are presenting the
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