Let’s Talk Weather: Central Christian School in Redmond
Our Chief Meteorologist John Carroll took a trip to Central Christian School in Redmond to speak with the 5th grade students about the weather. The…
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Mountain View High School student wins state art contest, heads to regional competition
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Presley Abell, a student at Mountain View High School, has won the state-level “Celebrate the West” art competition. She is…
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Smith Rock eaglet “Phoenix” thriving at 24 days old
TERREBONNE, Ore. (KTVZ) — We have good news to share with you! A young bald eagle is drawing attention at Smith Rock State Park as it continues to…
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KTVZ News hosts Girl Scout troop for hands-on filmmaking experience
KTVZ News recently welcomed a local Girl Scout troop, where young aspiring filmmakers learned the ropes of video production from the pros. Guided by…
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There’s Good News: Think Wild’s Kylie Lanuza recognized for outstanding conservation efforts
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Think Wild Central Oregon says that one of it’s own, Kylie Lanuza, has been awarded the 2026 Bob Sallinger Memorial Summer…
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There’s Good News: Paddy Pint Road Race boosts Prineville schools with $5,000 donation
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Paddy Pint Road Race, Prineville’s annual running event, donated $5,000 to the Crook County School District on April…
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There’s Good News: Bend father-daughter duo honored for preserving Nisei veterans’ history in Oregon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend father-daughter duo is being honored for helping preserve Oregon history. Eric Ballinger and his daughter Mia Ballinger…
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There’s Good News: A long journey ends for Mama Eva, adopted in Central Oregon
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Central Oregon dog whose story captured the community’s attention now has a happy ending. “Mama Eva,” a 6-year-old…
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Deputy Kiersten Schwindt makes history as first female in Deschutes County SAR unit
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) Deputy Kiersten Schwindt will join the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue Unit. She is the first female deputy to…
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There’s Good News: Bend High student qualifies for national welding competition
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) Nikolas Tone, a student at Bend Senior High, has qualified for the Project MFG National Welding Competition this month in San…
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There’s Good News: Paralympian Rudy Garcia-Tolson shares message of resilience at Buckingham Elementary in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Paralympian Rudy Garcia-Tolson, a five-time Paralympic medalist, visited Buckingham Elementary last week. He shared his journey…
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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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