Summer starts out chilly, breezy and rainyÂ
There is a deep pocket of cold air that is dropping in from the Gulf of Alaska that is cooling us back to the 50s and 60s for a spell. There is…
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Pay it Forward: Veterans Appreciation Events
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– KTVZ News along with Mid Oregon Credit Union and Dutch Bros are always on the lookout for people giving back to the community.…
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Prineville’s Rockhound Pow Wow returns to Crook County Fairgrounds
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – A long-standing Crook County tradition is back in full swing. The Rockhound Pow Wow kicked off in Prineville on Thursday,…
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DOUBLE TROUBLE: Adopt these two adorable black kitties, looking to snuggle up in a forever home
This weeks Pet Pals was twice the fun as Lynne with the Humane Society of Central Oregon brought two small, loving black kitties. They are sweet,…
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Ray Solley retires July 1st from leading Bend’s Tower Theatre: ‘We made some magic happen’
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After 16 years at the helm of the Tower Theatre, Executive Director Ray Solley is taking his final bow.…
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City of Sisters opens community grants for 2025
The City of Sisters is seeking to award Community Grants to non-profit community groups and otherentities that meet the grant criteria for the…
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Memorial bench installed to honor lives of Jake and Josh Eckstein
(Update: Adding video) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – A new bench in Prineville now stands as a tribute to Jake and Josh Eckstein, two brothers whose…
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Bear Creek & 27th Street Project Update
Underground utility work is scheduled through the end of August. Please be sure to use the marked detour to navigate around the closure at Bear Creek…
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Starting Summer 2025 on a chilly and rainy note
There is a deep pocket of cold air that is dropping in from the Gulf of Alaska that is cooling us back to the 50s and 60s for a spell. There is…
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High Desert Museum’s Rendezvous returns on August 23rd
BEND, OR — Tickets are now available for the High Desert Museum’s signature fundraiser, High Desert Rendezvous —…
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UPDATE: 1 killed and 1 seriously injured in single motorcycle crash on Cascade Lakes Highway
(Update: Adding new details from St.Charles Hospital, and Oregon State Police) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — St.Charles Hospital says a Bend woman is now in…
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City of Sisters announces its second Community Conversation on homelessness, set for June 24
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Community members are invited to attend a second Community Conversation on homelessness on Tuesday, June 24 from 5:00 to 6:30…
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Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Animal Neglect Case in Terrebonne
(Update: Adding map, adding video) TERREBONNE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office conducted an inspection (May 26, 2025) at a…
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Over 100 carcasses of snakes, lizards, tortoises and tarantulas found in abandoned La Pine-area home; owner arrested
A 65-year-old Bend-area man was arrested Thursday on 25 felony counts of first-degree animal neglect, more than eight months after a welfare check at…
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Trump’s two-week delay on Iran strike decision leaves Israel in limbo
By Oren Liebermann and Tamar Michaelis, CNN (CNN) — US President Donald Trump’s self-imposed two-week delay to decide whether to strike Iran…
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Public land in Oregon at risk, part of proposal for ‘Big Beautiful Bill’
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) – If passed, a budget reconciliation proposal, introduced by Utah Republican Senator Mike Lee, would put 3.2 million acres of…
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Furry Friends: Bronco is a mellow boy but loves to play tug-o-war!
This week’s Furry Friend is Bronco, a 6-year-old Pit Bull looking for his forever home at Brightside Animal Center in Redmond. Bronco is short and…
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Save the Date: From a senior dog rescue fundraiser to comedy mic night in Central Oregon
Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Matthew Draxton highlights three local events, from a fundraiser for a senior dog…
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The official first day of summer arrives with cool and rainy weather
Today is the summer solstice, marking the official first day of summer! It is when the northern hemisphere is tilted closest to the sun, meaning we…
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Big Ol’ Fish: Sailor Skye with a birthday catch, and more
More great anglers featured on this week’s Big Ol’ Fish. Like Sailor Skye who caught a birthday Rainbow Trout out of Lava Lake. More great catches as…
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