There’s Good News: Deschutes County deputies return to schools for safety boost
DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — It’s officially back-to-school season in Deschutes County, and local deputies are also returning to campus. Three…
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Free Stop the Bleed course coming to Prineville on Sept. 15
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — There’s Good News in our community! You could learn a new skill this month that could save someone’s life. Crook…
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High Desert Museum celebrates National Wildlife Day on Sept. 4
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The High Desert Museum in Bend, Ore., recognized National Wildlife Day on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, highlighting its ongoing care…
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Deschutes River Woods Residents Raising Money for Wildland Brush Truck, Additional Equipment
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Residents of Deschutes River Woods are raising money for a wildland brush truck, which would be utilized by community members…
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There’s Good News: Jefferson County prepares for new academic year ahead
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Back to school season in Jefferson County is just a week away, and teachers are working hard to prepare so that the…
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There’s Good News: OnPoint donates $30,000 to Warm Springs, Red Cross wildfire relief
(KTVZ) — OnPoint Community Credit Union has donated $30,000 to assist wildfire relief and recovery efforts across Oregon and Southwest Washington.…
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Jefferson County honors emergency management team
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — As we wrap up August, which is National Emergency Management Awareness Month, Jefferson County is recognizing the…
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‘Poultry Patrol’: Uncooperative turkey gives Prineville officers the runaround
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A routine shift took a wild turn for local police when officers were called to assist with a feisty turkey on the loose.…
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There’s Good News: Jefferson County crews rescue 2 dogs from pond
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Jefferson County Fire and EMS crews came to the rescue of two dogs that became trapped in a pond and could not get…
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There’s Good News: Madras teen becomes first Jefferson County Eagle Scout in 15 years
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Madras teen is celebrating a major scouting milestone. Giovanni Martinelli started scouting ten years ago as a Wolf Cub…
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There’s Good News: Kiwanis Club receives $25,000 grant for new Redmond playground
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Kiwanis Club of Redmond is getting a $25,000 boost toward a new playground! The grant from the Kiwanis International…
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There’s Good News: Therapy dogs bring morale boost to Rowe Creek Complex firefighters
CENTRAL OREGON (KTVZ) — Firefighters at the Rowe Creek Complex got a special visit this week from some four-legged friends. Volunteers with Go Team…
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There’s Good News: Crooked River Ranch residents donate supplies to Spokane fire victims
CROOKED RIVER RANCH, Ore. (KTVZ) A Central Oregon community is stepping up to help people impacted by the Spokane fires. Residents of Crooked River…
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There’s Good News: Think Wild celebrates Cooper’s hawk recovery and raccoon monitoring
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Good News from Think Wild Central Oregon! A juvenile Cooper’s hawk is back in the wild after nearly four weeks of…
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There’s Good News: Young volunteers learn rescue techniques and wildfire safety in Burns
BURNS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Young people in Burns are getting hands-on experience helping protect their community from wildfires. On August 11th and 12th,…
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There’s Good News: Over The Edge Taphouse donates $3,414 to Crooked River Ranch Fire & Rescue
CROOKED RIVER RANCH, Ore. (KTVZ) — A local business is giving back to Crooked River Ranch Fire & Rescue. Over The Edge Taphouse donated $3,414…
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THERE’S GOOD NEWS: Two grants boost student walking and biking safety in La Pine schools
LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-La Pine Schools gets a boost for student safety, with two grants aimed at making it easier, and safer, for kids to walk…
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Prineville hosts Faith & Blue event this weekend at Pioneer Park
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Prineville’s coming together this weekend for Faith & Blue, a community event focused on connection and fellowship.…
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There’s Good News: Injured golden eagle rehabilitated, released thanks to Think Wild
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A young golden eagle is back in the wild after more than six weeks of rehabilitation in Bend. The eagle was rescued near Summer…
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There’s Good News: Oregon National Guard helps fight Hagen Fire in Umatilla County
UMATILLA COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon National Guard crews are making a big difference in the fight against the Hagen Fire in Umatilla County. Black…
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