Oregon Zoo rhino Tamu reaches 2,040 pounds as conservation efforts continue
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Tamu, a 2-year-old male eastern black rhino at the Oregon Zoo, now weighs 2,040 pounds. Born on Dec. 4, 2023, he is nearing…
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New Natural Grocers store to occupy former JoAnn’s Fabrics building in Redmond
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Natural Grocers, a Lakewood, Colo.-based natural and organic foods retailer, is opening a new store in downtown Redmond, Ore.…
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Northwest team with Central Oregon ties deployed to Colorado’s Elk Fire
CENTRAL OREGON (KTVZ) — Colorado is leaning on national support as roughly eight wildfires burn across the state, including several among the…
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Food shortage: Shepherd’s House Ministries seeks urgent community donations
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Shepherd’s House Ministries is asking for urgent community support as it faces a critical shortage of food while serving…
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Deschutes Public Library Board extends search for new director
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes Public Library Director Todd Dunkelberg is set to retire on Aug. 28, prompting an extended search for his successor.…
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Vegetation Fire reported in Warm Springs, Sage Brush Fire
WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new vegetation fire has been reported in north of Warm Springs, called the Sage Brush Fire.According to Watch Duty,…
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Caught on Camera: Rattlesnake Spotted at Smith Rock State Park
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A video of a rattlesnake spotted by members of SmithRock.com is going viral and reminding park visitors to remain vigilant…
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Oregon State Police seek witnesses to serious Highway 20 crash
DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State Police are asking for additional witnesses following a three-vehicle crash on Highway 20 last week that…
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BrightSide Animal Center opens Redmond’s first private SniffSpot
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — BrightSide Animal Center has opened what it says is Redmond’s first private SniffSpot, offering dog owners a new option for…
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Bend Police Department invites community to National Night Out event
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Police Department is inviting the community to its annual National Night Out, a free, family-friendly event aimed at…
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Governor Kotek urges Trump administration to withdraw proposed federal grant rule
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek is calling on the Trump administration to withdraw a proposed federal rule that would change how billions…
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Family Access Network receives $50,000 grant for Central Oregon families
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Family Access Network has received a $50,000 grant from the Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation to support services for…
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House passes bill to make Daylight Saving Time permanent
By Ellis Kim, CNN (CNN) — The US House voted Tuesday to pass a measure to enact year-round Daylight Saving Time across the country, springing…
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Applications now open for 2026 Bend Venture Conference
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Applications are now open for startups hoping to compete in the 2026 Bend Venture Conference, a long-running event that brings…
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Bend Endurance Academy launches fall youth mountain biking and climbing programs
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Endurance Academy is opening registration for its fall youth mountain biking and climbing programs, offering Central Oregon…
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High Desert Special Olympics athletes shine at Oregon State Summer Games
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) — High Desert Special Olympics athletes returned home to Central Oregon with dozens of medals after competing in the Oregon…
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Metolius man gets help from BrightSide after nearly 100 cats rescued
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Metolius man who found himself caring for nearly 100 cats is getting help from BrightSide Animal Center, after the Central…
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Three measles exposure locations identified in Oregon, OHA urging public to speak to health care provider
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Health Authority announced Monday, the department has identified three possible locations where members of the…
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Redmond Airport offers convenient TSA PreCheck enrollment in July
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM) will host a TSA PreCheck® enrollment event this July in collaboration with IDEMIA, a TSA…
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Gov. Kotek orders flags at half-staff in honor of Sen. Lindsey Graham
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Gov. Tina Kotek has ordered flags at Oregon public institutions to be flown at half-staff today in honor of Sen. Lindsey…
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