REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) The Redmond Police Department, in partnership with FIXBend, announced Thursday it has installed a public lost-pet microchip reader outside the front of the department, on the external east fence. The device is free of charge for use by the public to assist in locating the owners of lost pets as part of the Rawley Project, an initiative to provide
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Humane Society of Central Oregon’s 14th Annual Pup Crawl kicks off on Friday at Cascade Lakes Brewing and The Abbey (Monkless Belgian Ales), then on Saturday at Van Henion and Bridge 99 Brewery. The fun fundraising event continues every weekend of March at various Bend breweries. “The Pup Crawl combines
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SALEM, Ore. — High school students from across the state will gather in Salem this weekend for the 2026 Poetry Out Loud Oregon State Championships. The event is scheduled for Saturday, March 7, at the Historic Grand Theatre from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Hosted by the Oregon Arts Commission, the competition features 11 finalists
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A new study found that 92% of business owners believe AI improves customer experience and efficiency, while 62% of consumers have had a poor experience with chatbots, with 84% of Oregon respondents feeling frustrated or confused after dealing with automated systems.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The High Desert Museum is launching a year-long program this spring to explore the intersection of regional history and American founding themes. “250 in the West” marks the upcoming 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence on July 4. The program features a series of events focusing on public lands, citizenship
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A woman and her son discovered that her line of credit through Stoneberry had an interest rate that quietly increased over time, and they are warning others to be aware of potential predatory tactics and high interest rates when dealing with the company.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Playful Paws Cat Café is celebrating a milestone after reaching its 400th adoption. The facility has provided homes for hundreds of animals since opening its doors in late 2023. The cafe partners with Cascade Canine Rescue East and West, a nonprofit organization based in Tumalo. This collaboration focuses on finding homes
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week’s Furry Friend is Pepperoni, a one-year-old herding dog mix looking for her forever home at BrightSide Animal Center in Redmond! Pepperoni’s personality will have you smiling from ear to ear–she’s full of life, love, and energy. “She is a very sweet and rambunctious girl… But she does have some
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Most Democratic Oregon lawmakers voted to disconnect some of the state’s tax code from the federal tax code to keep hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue the state otherwise would lose by replicating federal tax cuts. Republicans in turn threatened to send it to Oregon voters in November via a ballot referral.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Brandi Carlile, an 11-time Grammy Award-winner, will perform two concerts at the Hayden Homes Amphitheater in Bend this May. The shows are scheduled for Wednesday, May 20 and Thursday, May 21, 2026. Comedian and musician Kristin Key is scheduled to appear as a special guest for both performances. Tickets for the
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A lost cat named Leo was reunited with his family on Tuesday after spending nearly one month at Cascade Disposal in Bend. A facility employee identified the cat through a lost-pet post, ending a search that had lasted several weeks. Staff at Cascade Disposal had nicknamed the cat “Yard Cat” while
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A bonded pair of six-month-old guinea pigs is available for adoption through the Humane Society. The sisters, Sage and Willow (black and white), are being adopted together as a complete package that includes an enclosure, food and a carrying backpack. The two female guinea pigs are six months old. Because they are a bonded pair
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week’s Furry Friend is Meela, a 6-year-old German shepherd mix looking for her forever home at BrightSide Animal Center in Redmond. Meela is full of love and life–but has been a bit anxious since her arrival at BrightSide. But if you give her a good scratch and some toys, she’ll
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Revenue said Wednesday it’s begun sending out refunds for the 2025 tax year, having already processed more than 500,000 electronically filed returns. Most taxpayers can expect to receive their refunds within two weeks of the date their return is filed, the department said. Some returns, however, require
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State Parks announced Tuesday it is now hiring seasonal Park Rangers and Park Ranger Assistants for the 2026 season. The agency is recruiting for positions at parks across the state, with the hiring process beginning in February and continuing through June of 2026. These seasonal roles typically last between four
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon taxpayers can get free help filing their federal and state income tax returns at WorkSource Oregon centers across the state this February and March. WorkSource Oregon and the Oregon Department of Revenue are partnering to provide in-person assistance at six locations. The first event is Wednesday, Feb. 18, at the
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Benito has already overcome incredible odds and now, this little pup is ready for his forever home. The Oregon Humane Society rescued Benito, along with 16 other animals, from a neglect case in Lake County. When responders found him, the 3-month-old terrier-chihuahua mix had a dangerously low body temperature of just 91 degrees, about ten
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ROSEBURG, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Ford Family Foundation’s Visual Arts Program has announced Warm Springs artist Lillian Pitt (Warm Springs, Wasco, Yakama) as the inaugural recipient of the 1905 Legacy Award. Named in honor of Hallie E. Ford’s birth year, the 1905 Legacy Award recognizes outstanding Oregon artists whose extensive careers and sustained excellence have significantly impacted the artistic community of Oregon. The award will be given
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Downtown Bend will be bursting with handmade hearts this Valentine’s weekend, all part of a community tradition that’s all about kindness, creativity, and spreading love. Students from the Waldorf School of Bend, along with residents of Fox Hollow Retirement Community, will rise early Saturday morning to “Heart Bomb” downtown Bend by
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ — Oregon taxpayers can get free help filing their federal and state personal income tax returns electronically at six different WorkSource Oregon locations across the state in February and March, including a Bend event on Wednesday, March 21. WorkSource Oregon and the Oregon Department of Revenue are teaming up to provide the assistance. Volunteers from Revenue will be stationed
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