BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — It was a night to remember at Bend High School Tuesday as students, staff and alumni packed the gym for one final game before construction begins this summer on a new facility. The Lava Bears hosted crosstown rival Mountain View in the Civil War matchup, marking the last contest ever played
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Tuesday, March 3rd. 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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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Irrigation District plans to deliver a winter stock-water run this week for farms on the east side of Bend, including the Alfalfa and Powell Butte areas, as long as water flows in the Deschutes River remain steady. The run is scheduled for March 2 through March 5. District
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Three year neighborhood debate over proposed tasting room and winery continues with the Deschutes Board of County Commissioners reviewing a modified application last week. The proposed winery on Bowery Lane is about five miles north of Bend. Commissioner Adair and Commissioner Debone voted to close public testimony for the project, known
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Monday, March 2nd. 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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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Playful Paws Cat Café is celebrating a milestone after reaching its 400th adoption. The facility has provided homes for hundreds of animals since opening its doors in late 2023. The cafe partners with Cascade Canine Rescue East and West, a nonprofit organization based in Tumalo. This collaboration focuses on finding homes
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Think Wild’s educational outreach program is at risk of disappearing. The wildlife rehabilitation organization lost $16,000 in grant funding over the last two weeks. Based in Jefferson County and and Warm Springs schools, Think Wild offers these hands-on learning experiences to schools at no cost. The program provides free weekly classes
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week’s Furry Friend is Pepperoni, a one-year-old herding dog mix looking for her forever home at BrightSide Animal Center in Redmond! Pepperoni’s personality will have you smiling from ear to ear–she’s full of life, love, and energy. “She is a very sweet and rambunctious girl… But she does have some
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Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Matthew Draxton highlights three local events, from the annual Polar Plunge & 5k fundraiser for Special Olympics Oregon in Bend to free entry at the High Desert Museum! For many more and to submit your own events, visit https://events.ktvz.com.
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This week, one family proves that catching Big Ol Fish is a family affair. The Belchers’ did not catch one massive sturgeon but two totaling nearly 18 feet. I’d be happy with one of those fish but two is impressive. We also got some impressive anglers catching fish out of the Fall River and a
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Images of a starving Cane Corso, who appeared to have just given birth, rapidly spread on social media in late 2025. She was spotted traveling from Lake Billy Chinook all the way to Smith Rock over multiple weeks. The dog was safely trapped and rescued—but had a long road to recovery ahead of her. That’s
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, February 26th. 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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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Wednesday, February 25th. 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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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — From road construction throughout Redmond to an invite to a patriotic July celebration, Mayor Ed Fitch answers viewer-submitted questions for this month’s Ask the Mayor. Viewers can submit questions for Mayor Fitch at any time as part of our monthly segment – just click here.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A detour on Division Street from Highway 97 is in place while The North Unit Irrigation District replaces fish screens in the river nearby. These screens are designed to guide fish and other aquatic creatures away from equipment and into safe passages. The banks of the river are steep near the
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — UPDATE: 02/24/2026: According to the Prineville Police Department, just after 9 p.m. Sunday evening, the 18-year-old suspect who is from Prineville was taken into custody by detectives. He was transported to the Crook County Jail and was arrested for Assault I and Unlawful Use of a Weapon. No further information is
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Tuesday, February 24th. 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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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend chapter of the Future Farmers of America will hold its Run for the Roses Benefit Dinner and Auction on Saturday, March 7. The fundraiser is the organization’s only major event of the year used to pay for student travel to national competitions. This year’s event features a Kentucky Derby
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Monday, February 23rd. 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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A bonded pair of six-month-old guinea pigs is available for adoption through the Humane Society. The sisters, Sage and Willow (black and white), are being adopted together as a complete package that includes an enclosure, food and a carrying backpack. The two female guinea pigs are six months old. Because they are a bonded pair
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