KPOV celebrates 21st anniversary with Beatles Sing-Along fundraiser
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Community radio station KPOV is celebrating its 21st anniversary with a Beatles Sing-Along fundraiser on June 26. The event,…
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RendezVan diverted 45% of its landfill waste and raised 1K for Environmental Center
DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mt. Bachelor’s sixth annual RendezVan festival achieved a 45% landfill diversion rate while also raising over…
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There’s Good News: 8-year-old honored by Oregon State Police for courageous, life-saving actions
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State Police recently held a special ceremony, honoring a young hero. OSP, local fire, and EMS agencies gathered on May…
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There’s Good News: Over $240K in community benefit grants awarded by St. Charles Health System
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — St. Charles Health System today awarded more than $240,000 in Community Benefit grants to 45 local organizations in Central…
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There’s Good News: Noah Coughlan’s 5,500-mile journey promotes American spirit
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Cross-country runner Noah Coughlan made a stop in Central Oregon this week, meeting with local sheriff’s deputies as he…
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There’s Good News: Bend’s Truck Time event draws 800+ attendees
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — More than 800 community members attended Truck Time, a free event hosted by the Skylark Social Club in Bend on Saturday. The…
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Old Mill Classic Cruz: A celebration of vintage vehicles and local veterans
(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Old Mill District was filled with classic cars, custom builds, and vintage motorcycles Sunday as the…
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Family-friendly concert series launches in Redmond
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) —The Summer Kickin’ Concert Series begins May 22 at General Duffy’s in Redmond. The series, which focuses on families, will…
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There’s Good News: 22 turtles released back into the wild from Oregon Zoo
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Zoo says it successfully released 22 northwestern pond turtles back into the Columbia River Gorge after a…
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There’s Good News: School community honors therapy dog Quincy’s dedication and retirement
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Quincy, a Golden Retriever therapy dog, recently retired from R.E. Jewell Elementary in Bend after more than seven years of…
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There’s Good News: Beaver Works restoration projects coming to Malheur and Ochoco National Forests; volunteers needed
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Think Wild Central Oregon is gearing up for it’s Beaver Works habitat restoration projects in the Malheur and Ochoco National…
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There’s Good News: Project Happy Face returns to Bend Farmers Market with mobile dermatology clinic
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — There’s Good News today, and it has to do with being proactive. Right now, it’s Melanoma Awareness Month. Throughout May,…
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There’s Good News: Campers of all abilities experience adventure with adaptive sports program
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Campers of varying ability levels took to the trails and waters this weekend, experiencing the thrill of adaptive mountain…
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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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