Furry Friends: Elegant Dutchess the German Shepherd is looking for her forever home
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week’s Furry Friend is Dutchess, a 2-year-old German Shepherd mix looking for her forever home at BrightSide Animal…
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Save the Date: From a Redmond art show to the annual Earth Day Fair & Parade in Bend, here are some events happening this weekend
Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Matthew Draxton highlights three local events, from an art show and sale in…
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Staying dry and mild into the weekend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Today will be slightly cooler as a weak cold front moves through, with highs reaching the mid to upper 50s this afternoon. Expect…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Friday, April 24th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, April 24th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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Decision 2026: A look inside the voting process ahead of May election
(Update: adding comments from Deschutes County Clerk) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With the May primary election fast-approaching, Deschutes County voters…
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Problem Solvers: Polluters over people; EPA’s repeal of emission standards puts Oregon’s climate goals in jeopardy
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) In what President Donald Trump called “the single largest deregulatory action in American history, by far.” his administration…
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Sold-out Bend event brings women together to build, lead, and connect in business
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — More than 200 women gathered at Tetherow Resort in Bend last night for a sold-out Deschutes Women in Business event. The…
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Big Ol’ Fish: Not one, not two but three fish are headed home with the Isom’s & more
It was a wonderful week for fisherman in Central Oregon, specifically one’s named Isom. We had a family affair this week with three fisherman from…
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Hikers rescued from South Sister after medical issue and hypothermia
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue unit responded to a call for help on Wednesday, Apr. 23, after a hiker…
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Oregon expands drought emergency to six counties, including Crook and Jefferson, as record-warm winter deepens water crisis
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Gov. Tina Kotek has declared a drought emergency in six Oregon counties, citing record-low snowpack and ongoing dry conditions.…
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Dry and mild pattern heading into the weekend
Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – The skies have cleared and the sunshine is helping drive the mercury in the thermometer into the 60s this afternoon. The general…
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Bend Police, Park and Rec will visit parks to remind dog owners about leash rules, seek voluntary compliance
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Dogs are big users of parks and trails, but there are few public places where leashes aren’t required, so Bend Police and the…
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There’s Good News: Bend 5-year-old competing in ‘Jr. Ranger’ competition
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Right now, Harper, a 5-year-old from Bend, is trying to be the 2026 Jr. Ranger in a Ranger Rick Magazine competition. According…
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Dry and mild pattern for the next few days
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The pattern looks quiet across Central Oregon over the next few days. Expect a mostly clear and chilly start to your day.…
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Ask the Mayor: Redmond’s Ed Fitch speaks on Elkhorn Avenue extension, water levels for the summer, and more
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — From the future of Elkhorn Avenue to water levels for the summer, Mayor Ed Fitch answers viewer-submitted questions for this…
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Hayden Homes launches ‘Give As You Go Fund,’ pledges $25 million to charitable causes by 2030
UPDATE: Adding video BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Northwest homebuilder Hayden Homes announced Wednesday a pledge to invest $25 million to…
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Burn alert: Up to 120 acres of prescribed burning planned Thursday southwest of Lake Billy Chinook
Update: Adding video SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Firefighters on the Sisters Ranger District are planning prescribed burning ignitions Thursday, if…
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Officials advise Oregonians affected by new federal work rules how they could regain their SNAP benefits
Update: Adding video SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — As the impacts of recent federally directed changes to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)…
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There’s Good News: A beaver birthday celebration at the Oregon Zoo!
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Zoo’s favorite “branch manager” celebrated a milestone this week, turning 15 years old. Despite his age,…
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Worst spring drought on record grips US, fueling wildfires and water worries
By Meteorologist Chris Dolce, CNN (CNN) — Drought in the continental United States has expanded to its record-highest level for spring, and…
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