Pet Pals: Jo Friday is on the case, searching for her forever home
Meet Jo Friday, a gentle senior pup who wandered into HSCO as a stray and is now searching for a soft lap for the rest of her days. In this week’s…
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Rick Atkinson, featured in Ken Burns’ The American Revolution, to speak at the Tower Theatre
(Adding Video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Pulitzer Prize–winning author Rick Atkinson, featured in Ken Burns’ PBS documentary The American…
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Prineville man sentenced to maximum term for first-degree sexual abuse
(Adding Video) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – Clinton James Dunne, 56, was sentenced to 150 months in prison today following his conviction on two…
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Utility work and signage projects to impact Bend and Redmond traffic
(Adding video) Below are the projects impacting traffic in your area: Tumalo Reservoir Road Improvement (Bend Area) – Crews will be mobilizing…
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Mild pattern to end January and kick off February
Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – Ridge of high pressure begins to take over the west coast and will keep most of the rain away as we warm slightly. The…
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Sunriver Women’s Club raises nearly 60K for “Power of Giving: End Hunger!” Campaign
SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sunriver Women’s Club has raised nearly $60,000 as a part of its “Power Of Giving: End Hunger” Fundraiser. The club says its…
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Snow Report: Not much added to the base today, snow may return early Sunday
Another beautiful spring-like day across the Cascades with highs in the 30s and 40s and a mix of clouds and sunshine. Problem is that it is January…
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Central Oregon prepares for 2026 Point in Time Count to address homelessness
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — J Bar J Youth Services is partnering with the Homeless Leadership Coalition and regional nonprofit agencies to conduct the 2026…
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Catherine O’Hara Dead at 71, Report
By Daniel Arkin and Meriam Bouarrouj (NBC News)Catherine O’Hara, the virtuosic comedic actor best known for her performances in the Christmas…
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Are you looking to head up to the mountain this weekend? Here are some events at Mt. Bachelor in coming days
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — There are plenty of events happening this weekend at Mt. Bachelor to keep you busy! On Saturday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., you can…
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Oregon resorts are reporting between 1-4″ inches of new snow over the past 24 hours. Snow levels rise to 6,000–7,000 feet this afternoon, keeping…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Friday, January 30th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, January 30th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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Save the Date: From a free museum day to the 4th annual Flannel Fest, here are some events happening this weekend in Central Oregon
Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Kelsey Merison highlights three local events, from a free day at the High Desert…
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Furry Friends: Chief loves playing fetch, getting treats, and your attention!
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week’s Furry Friend is Chief, a 5-year-old silver lab looking for his forever home at Brightside Animal Center in…
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Drying out today, above normal temperatures through the weekend
Happy Friday! Expect mostly cloudy skies this morning with a chance for a stray shower. This afternoon, highs rise into the low to mid 50s…
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Local Republican legislators preview priorities for upcoming short session
(Adding video and quotes from Republican Representatives Vikki Breese-Iverson and Mark Owens as well as Senator Mike McLane) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) –…
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HAILED AS HEROES: Deputies brave freezing pond to rescue teens trapped under ice in Madras
(Update: adding video) MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Two Jefferson County deputies didn’t hesitate to plunge into freezing, dangerously thin ice…
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Big Ol’ Fish: Tylor Meyers’ massive mystery Mackinaw
Even in winter, the anglers in Central Oregon are reeling in some very impressive fish. Like this one from Tylor, a huge mackinaw out of a mysterious…
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One Class at a Time: Mr. Grubb from Obsidian Middle School honored for inspiring students with hands-on skills
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ)– There are some lessons we learn in school that last a lifetime and one Redmond teacher is making sure his students get those…
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Prineville pastor pleads no contest in shooting of neighborhood cat that left ‘Pumpkin’ permanently blind
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Prineville pastor accused of shooting a neighborhood cat, leaving it permanently blind, entered a no-contest plea to an…
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