OREGON (KTVZ) — U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley have introduced legislation aimed at strengthening protections for dogs under the care of breeders. The proposed bill, known as the Puppy Protection Act, seeks to end cruel mass breed practices by establishing improved care standards for these animals. The legislation works to ensure dogs in
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MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Art Adventure Gallery in downtown Madras is celebrating its 40th anniversary this Thursday, May 7th, with a special event. The celebration, marking four decades as a permanent art space, is scheduled from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The gallery first opened in 1986 following an art show hosted by the
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(Update: adding video and comments from cast member, theater director) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Caldera High School Theatre invites the community to experience Disney’s “Newsies,” a high-energy production with an impressive display of student talent, both on and off stage. The musical, set in turn-of-the-century New York City, follows a determined group of young newsboys
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — For Friday evening’s Pet Pals segment, the Humane Society of Central Oregon brought by David, a 2 month old puppy. He’s described as a very sweet, well-behaved, calm dog. David is in need of a forever home. Could he be your new family member?
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Wells Acres Road will close at Butler Market Road beginning Monday, May 11. The closure is part of the ongoing Butler Market & Wells Acres Roundabout and Key Route Project and is expected to last until about mid-August. During the closure, Purcell Boulevard will serve as the designated detour route for
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Meet Booker! He’s a super affectionate cat who loves curling up in your lap for cuddles. He’s also very outgoing and enjoys spending time and playing with other cats. Head on down to BrightSide Animal Center in Redmond to meet Booker. They’re open Tuesday Through Saturday from 10 a.m. until 5:30 p.m.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Foster the People will bring their brand-new live show, which debuted at Coachella, to the Hayden Homes Amphitheater in Bend this September. The band will headline the show on Saturday, September 12, 2026, with special guest Goth Babe. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and the show begins at 7 p.m. The
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SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sunriver Resort, managed by CoralTree Hospitality, announced the return of its Food & Wine Festival, a month-long celebration taking place throughout May. The festival features chef-driven culinary experiences designed to connect guests with the region through food and wine. The event will showcase regional vintners, artisans, farmers and craft beverage producers
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Peter Richardson, a journalist and author, will speak about his latest book, “Brand New Beat: The Wild Rise of Rolling Stone Magazine,” at Oregon State University – Cascades on May 13. The free event, requiring registration, will take place from 6-7:30 p.m. in Bend, Ore. Richardson’s book documents the founding of Rolling Stone magazine in
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week’s Furry Friend is Dutchess, a 2-year-old German Shepherd mix looking for her forever home at BrightSide Animal Center in Redmond. This goofy girl is full of so much love. She’ll melt in your lap the second you show her any attention! Volunteers and staff at BrightSide call her Exquisite,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Dogs are big users of parks and trails, but there are few public places where leashes aren’t required, so Bend Police and the Bend Park and Recreation District are teaming up to visit area parks in coming days, reminding everyone about those rules and the costs of not following them. One
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On July 4, 2026, America250 will bury the Semiquincentennial Time Capsule in Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia. And a Warm Springs artist’s work will be in it. The stainless-steel cylinder, designed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology, is designed to safely store commemorative objects for 250 years until the capsule’s opening
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — If you see a man riding around Central Oregon on a classic motorcycle with a big poodle in the sidecar, stop: He wants to talk to you about something very important. Max Orsini and his service dog Gnocchi are spreading the message of Orsini’s charity, Ride4LifeNW, by traveling around the state
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WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ) — “Lillian Pitt: Art, Memory, Home” — a major exhibition featuring the art of celebrated artist Lillian Pitt (Warm Springs, Wasco, Yakama) and the art of a number of the artist’s closest friends from her personal collection and collections of other art institutions — will open Thursday, May 21, at The Museum at Warm Springs. The exhibition will be on view through Saturday, October 10.
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EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ) — For every life-changing new drug that comes to market, many candidates fail along the way. An artificial intelligence-based tool developed at the University of Oregon could help scientists better predict how hypothetical new drugs might act in the body before running expensive tests. Their algorithm efficiently simulates how never-seen-before molecules will move and
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — For Friday evening’s Pet Pals segment, Lynne Ouchida of the Humane Society of Central Oregon brought by Minnie, a shy 2 1/2-year-old pooch who she says will “stick to you like Velcro,” once she comes out of her shell with her new, patient owner.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The interactive art exhibit “Seeds of Abundance” has been transformed by the public. The exhibit, which was first reported on by KTVZ last month, features two distinct interactive elements. People were invited to contribute bits of nature, tying them together with string and sharing their thoughts on art, Central Oregon’s nature,
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — BrightSide Animal Center announced Wednesday the expansion of its hours to include Sundays, beginning Sunday, June 7th, with hours of operation being 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM. “This change is part of the organization’s ongoing commitment to better serve the community and increase access to essential animal services such as owner reclaims, animal
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening Next, CASA of Central Oregon will host its annual Casablanca: A Masquerade Gala on Saturday, May 16th, 2026, from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon in Bend. This signature fundraising event raises critical funds to support advocacy for children in foster care in Central
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(Update: adding comments from ODOT, video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Just as Central Oregon starts to see signs of spring, another round of snow is expected to hit the Cascades this week. With mountain travel likely to be affected, Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) crews are gearing up for changing conditions and reminding drivers to
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