Bend Fire & Rescue welcomes Drew Whyte as deputy chief and fire marshal
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Drew Whyte has been named the new deputy chief of prevention and fire marshal for Bend Fire & Rescue. He started his new…
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THERE’S GOOD NEWS: Jefferson County first responders raise money for ‘KIDS Center’ through a chilly event
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Local first responders from Jefferson County participated in the inaugural ‘Chilly Swim for Kids’ on April 18th. The…
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Think Wild releases Bald Eagle in Prineville after a month of care
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Think Wild released a rehabilitated bald eagle today in a field north of Prineville. Local farmers discovered the injured…
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There’s Good News: Bend 5-year-old competing in ‘Jr. Ranger’ competition
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Right now, Harper, a 5-year-old from Bend, is trying to be the 2026 Jr. Ranger in a Ranger Rick Magazine competition. According…
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There’s Good News: A beaver birthday celebration at the Oregon Zoo!
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Zoo’s favorite “branch manager” celebrated a milestone this week, turning 15 years old. Despite his age,…
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There’s Good News: Bend motorcyclist and sidecar sidekick hit the road with key message about organ donation
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…
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There’s Good News: 100+ Women Who Care of Central Oregon donates to nonprofit that helps women in recovery
UPDATE: Adding video BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Members of 100+ Women Who Care of Central Oregon have collectively donated $19,500 as of…
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There’s Good News: You can once again watch baby chicks hatch on an OSU Extension Service livestream
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Viewers around the world can once again watch new life begin as the Oregon State University Extension Service brings back…
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There’s Good News: Think Wild introduces new, adorable wildlife ambassador animals for education, conservation
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Think Wild has introduced two new wildlife ambassador animals, a western toad and a gopher snake, to help educate the community…
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There’s Good News: ‘One Dad’s Mission’ to bike between every Ronald McDonald House, makes a stop in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Jeff Bekos, founder of “One Dad’s Mission,” arrived in Bend Thursday as part of his cross-country cycling journey to visit every…
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There’s Good News: Neighborhood dogs delight in free treats and toys at local stand
WARREN, Michigan (KTVZ) — A community dog treat and toy stand, built by Trisha Rowe and her daughters, has become a popular spot in a quiet Warren,…
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There’s Good News: Local karate team members volunteer at Think Wild on their journey to getting black belts
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Members of Team Tempest from Bend’s Odyssey Martial Arts spent Sunday (4/12) volunteering at Think Wild Wildlife Rescue &…
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There’s Good News: ‘Permission to Dance’ Prom gives Central Oregon residents with disabilities a night to shine
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The red carpet rolled out Saturday night at the Riverhouse Lodge for a special celebration, the second annual “Permission to…
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Let’s Talk Weather: Culver Elementary Kindergarten classes get a visit from our Weather Team
Chief Meteorologist John Carroll stopped by to speak to the kinder kids at Culver Elementary School. What a great group of well behaved students.…
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There’s Good News: A heartwarming reunion at BrightSide Animal Center in Redmond
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — There’s Good News: A heartwarming reunion at Brightside Animal Center happened this week in Redmond. Last week, in our Furry…
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There’s Good News: Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District honored for response to 2025 Flat Fire
(Update: This article has been corrected to reflect the proper name of Fire Chief Tony Prior) SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Sisters-Camp Sherman Rural…
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There’s Good News: Bend students turn weather lesson into a sing-along surprise
Today Chief Meteorologist John Carroll had fun visiting Seven Peaks School in Bend. The kindergarten class were very well behaved and asked several…
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BEND FLY FISHING SOCIAL: Join in on the fun to help raise money for river conservation
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Anglers and outdoor enthusiasts in Central Oregon have something special to look forward to this week. On Thursday, April 9th,…
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There’s Good News: Oregon Zoo welcomes pair of fluffy penguin chicks
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Two tiny Humboldt penguin chicks just came out of their shells at the Oregon Zoo. “We’ve been keeping an eye on these…
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There’s Good News: Bend Police Department and Officer Zachary Childers receive top Oregon DUII enforcement honors
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Police Department announced Thursday that it’s been awarded the 2025 Enforcement Agency of the Year by the Oregon DUII…
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