MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Advanced Construction students at Madras High School are building fully functional bathrooms from the ground up as part of a hands-on learning project. The initiative is designed to test skills learned in prior classes while providing students with experience similar to a real-world job site. The project is a core component
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County nine-one-one dispatcher Melissa Fitzgerald received two top honors during her graduation from the Basic Telecommunicator Class on Feb. 13. The honors were presented by the Department of Public Safety and Standards Training following her completion of the specialized program. Fitzgerald was recognized with the Victor G. Atiyeh Award and
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ICHIKAWA, Japan (KTVZ) — A 6-month-old Japanese monkey named Punch is gaining international attention at Japan’s Ichikawa City Zoo after finding comfort in a plush orangutan toy. Punch was provided with the toy as a surrogate mother after being abandoned at birth. Zookeepers at the facility have provided care for the monkey day and night
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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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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sparkle N Swirl Dirty Sodas, a new food cart specializing in mixed sodas with cream, has opened in Central Oregon. The cart is located in the lot next to the High Desert Music Hall in Redmond. The business aims to provide a family-friendly alternative to traditional beverage carts. According to owner
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Brand Lab, a new clothing printing business, opened this month in downtown Redmond. The shop specializes in “single” custom prints, allowing customers to receive a personalized T-shirt in approximately 15 minutes. The business model focuses on individual requests and small-scale projects rather than bulk requirements. Patrons can bring their own designs
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 12-year-old Bend resident, Alder Gonzales, really wants his own e-bike. But instead of asking his parents or saving up birthday and holiday cash for years to buy it, he decided to earn it for himself. Gonzales has started his own auto detailing service. He goes door to door, knocking asking
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The “On Tap” food lot in Bend is hosting “Mardi Gras for a Mission” tonight to celebrate a local cancer patient completing chemotherapy. The fundraiser is held on Fat Tuesday and will also raise money for Saint Charles Integrated Therapies. Fat Tuesday marks the final day of feasting and celebration before
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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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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Judge Raymond Crutchley will perform free wedding ceremonies and vow renewals on Friday the 13th at the Deschutes County Courthouse. The event, a longstanding tradition known as “Cupid’s Docket”. While the event is typically held on Valentine’s Day, it was moved to Friday the 13th this year because the courthouse is
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TERREBONNE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Two new businesses, Rowdy Ranch Boutique and Resale and Smith Rock Tattoo, are opening in Terrebonne Square. The new owners are collaborating with each other to support small, local business. Rowdy Ranch Boutique and Resale offers both new and used clothing with a Western focus, while Smith Rock Tattoo features an
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — There’s good news tonight as SELCO Community Credit Union has opened applications for its “SELCO Steps Up” scholarship program. The credit union will award $3,500 each to 20 individuals to support their education. The scholarship program has been in operation for 36 years. To be eligible for the award, an applicant
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Special Olympians and the Mountain View High School Boys Basketball Team gathered yesterday for a training camp featuring basketball drills and competitions. The local event took place while Olympic athletes from around the world gathered for the winter games in Northern Italy. More than a dozen athletes from the
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MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — National Junior Honor Society students from JCMS recently volunteered in kindergarten through second-grade classrooms at Buff Elementary. The students spent several hours supporting teachers and assisting younger students with their daily schoolwork. The initiative aligns with the five core pillars of the National Junior Honor Society, which include a specific focus
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — KTVZ News launched a new initiative to end each newscast with a positive story from around Central Oregon, called “There’s Good News.” For our first edition, we highlight students at Highland Elementary in Bend. They “blasted off” this week on an imaginary mission to Mars, turning a school day into an
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