BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The holiday season is in full swing, and Saturday’s Holiday Parade drew crowds from across Bend to celebrate together. Hundreds of people lined the streets as over 90 different groups celebrated their organization and the holidays. Groups ranged from news stations like KTVZ to Schools and even the Raiders fan group.
Continue Reading(UPDATE: adding video and quotes from Sarah Swartz, Suzy Reininger, and Sarah Roberts) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The holiday season is in full effect as a packed downtown bend celebrates First Friday. As the calendar turns from November to December, businesses and residents are gathering their holiday gifts and getting ready for the holidays. On the
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Bend, Ore (KTVZ). Today begins with some showers lingering over the east face of the Cascades, near Sisters and western Jefferson County. This wet pattern is not expected to last much past sunrise, so our area will be partly cloudy most of the day. The winds are going to be in the 15 – 20
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These two cute kittens could not contain their excitement on Pet Pals. Ginny & Hermione are ready to bring their energy and excitement to a forever home. If you want to adopt both of these kittens, just head on down to the Humane Society of Central Oregon.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend Christmas tree lot raising money for a local rehab charity started its morning with an unwelcome surprise. Employees at the Super Thrift Tree Lot say, Friday morning, they discovered that someone had forced their way into a storage shed on the property. Fortunately, the shed didn’t hold anything valuable;
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On December 4, 2025, at 8:23 p.m., deputies with the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a single-vehicle crash on Johnson Road between Tyler Road and Tamoli Lane, northwest of Bend. Callers reported a vehicle had left the roadway, struck a tree, and caught on fire. Deputies and
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — If you’re feeling short on holiday cheer, there’s a play running this month that can help out even the most bitter grinch. Cascades Theatrical Company is putting on a version of the classic holiday tale “A Christmas Carol”, with a twist. Their version of set in Bend. KTVZ news attended a
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Violeta Lima, a former employee of Prineville Regency Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, was arrested on December 4, 2025, for allegedly accessing client accounts without authorization and stealing tens of thousands of dollars. The Prineville Police Department launched an investigation in June 2025 after facility administrators reported concerns about unauthorized access to
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend man was arrested early Friday morning for allegedly committing multiple burglaries in northwest Bend. Donald Richard Cain, 61, was taken into custody after being identified through security camera footage and located with the help of a drone and a K9 unit. The investigation began on Wednesday, Dec. 3, when
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Bend, Ore (KTVZ). There will be some gusty winds to go along with our rainy day today. Gusts near 25 mph at times tonight and tomorrow morning. There is a Wind Advisory north of our Tri-Counties in Wasco County overnight, which is just north of Jefferson County, so batten down the hatches and secure your
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The well above normal temperatures across the Cascades are making the mountains slushy and foggy. Not much “good” snow is in store for the region, mostly wet snow and some rain.
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(update: comments from volunteers, Hospice of Redmond) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Over 30 trees are being decorated by volunteers for this year’s Festival of Trees, and each one tells a different story. For sisters Katy Maynard and Susan Gripshover, decorating a tree together is more than a holiday tradition. It’s a tribute to their dad. “My
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SUNRIVER–LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Habitat for Humanity of Sunriver–La Pine is showcasing the finished projects from this year’s Restore Upcycle Challenge, a community-driven initiative that transforms donated items into creative, functional pieces while supporting local housing programs. Executive Director Kim Gammond explained that the challenge began after customers shared pictures of items they had
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By: Andrew Greif, Jesse Kirsch, and Greg RosensteinWith President Trump and the leaders of Canada and Mexico, the host nations of the 2026 men’s World Cup, watching from the audience, the field for the largest soccer tournament was revealed Friday. The 48-team field, an expansion from the previous 32-team format, will begin June 11 when
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Thursday marked the final day of Shop with a Cop with the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Ty Rupert and other DCSO team members were seen spending time with all the kids, uplifting their Christmas spirit with necessities like blankets and jackets—and of course a few Christmas toys to spark some holiday joy. Shop with a Cop is a long-standing national
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The assistance league of Bend recently held its “Raise A Glass For The Kids” fundraiser in support of Operation School Bell. The goal of this annual celebration? To bring the community closer and make a difference for children in Deschutes County. Read the full press release from The Assistance League of Bend below: Assistance League
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, December 5th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/. It’s under the Contests tab on KTVZ.COM.
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Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Matthew Draxton highlights three local festive events, from a toy drive benefit concert in Bend to a Christmas tree lighting! For many more and to submit your own events, visit https://events.ktvz.com.
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week’s Furry Friend is Gus, a 3-6 year old Pit Bull mix looking for his forever home at Brightside Animal Center in Redmond. Gus was brought in as a stray but quickly warmed up to the team at the shelter. He loves people and wants all of the attention! “We
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Bend, OR (KTVZ) -It will be a wet and windy day today. Widespread, steady rain is expected through the early to mid afternoon. Rain will be light to moderate in some areas with totals expected to be between 0.10” and 0.50”. Sisters, La Pine, and Sunriver will be the wettest spots today. Winds will gust
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