Show Us Your Garden: Blooms and views dominate this week’s garden highlights
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week, we serve up three lovely gardens from Central Oregon. One of the gardens gives great joy to the tender, as all the…
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Junior Forecaster: Carter is a fan of snowboarding and math
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Carter is heading into fourth grade at Jewell Elementary School this fall and is looking forward to getting back to his math…
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Pet Pics Sweepstakes: Harry is the ultimate cycling partner
Check out the adorable photos sent in by you, our viewers this week. Take a look at Harry, who clearly is interested in an afternoon bike ride. Be…
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No Deschutes County Fair would be complete without animals, including cute bunnies
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Plenty of animals are on display at this year’s Deschutes County Fair and Rodeo, one of the most beloved features. Presley…
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Open Arts Center opens in Bend, bringing a welcoming and creative environment for Central Oregon artists
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– A new hub for creatives in Bend is opening its doors. This was the scene at the open house for the new Open Arts Center on…
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WATCH: The opening ceremony of the 2025 Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The 105th Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo kicked off its five-day run on Wednesday with a special opening ceremony that we…
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Riding high: Lynsey and Dylan take a pair of camels for a spin on opening day of the Deschutes County Fair
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — If variety is indeed the spice of life, you’re in for a spicy treat at this year’s 105th Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo. A…
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Small Business Spotlight: Big Ed’s Artisan Bread brings fresh-baked goods to Central Oregon
You can find Big Ed’s in more than 150 spots across Central Oregon and…
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Longtime Bend staple, Farmer Brown’s fruit stand, damaged by high winds
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– It wasn’t just high heat and fire risk today, we also saw strong wind gusts. One gust nearly destroyed a beloved Bend fruit…
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Black bear spotted on the move along Huntington Road
SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — KTVZ viewer Brad Baer shared with us a video of a black bear sighting just before 2 p.m. Monday, ambling along in the woods…
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Tekka Tiger, a new food cart across from Blockbuster, opens in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– There’s a new food destination in Bend with Southeast Asian flavor. Tekka Tiger is just across the street from the last…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Monday, July 28th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Monday, July 28th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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Every Kid Fund highlights grant recipient Cale, skilled musician from Cascades School of Music.
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– A fund which pays for kids to get into after school programs is helping out Central Oregon again this summer. The 2025 Every Kid…
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Shepherd’s House Ministries issues urgent plea for bottled water donations amid more summer heat
With Central Oregon in the thick of summer and daytime temperatures consistently in the 90s, individuals experiencing homelessness are at heightened…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Friday, July 25th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, July 25th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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Save the Date: ‘Balloons Over Bend’ returns to Central Oregon
Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Kelsey Merison highlights three local events, from the return of ‘Balloons Over…
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Furry Friends: Mamas is a calm, kind-hearted girl
This week’s Furry Friend is Mamas, the sweetest 1 1/2-year-old dog looking for her forever home at Brightside Animal Center in Redmond. She is a very…
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Out and About: POV of Kayaking Sparks Lake in Central Oregon
In this week’s Out and About, a wonderful POV shot of a kayaker on Sparks Lake. Don’t forget to send in your great photos and you may see your photos…
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Big Ol’ Fish: The biggest Sturgeon you’ve ever seen coming straight outta Hell(s) Canyon
Another week of impressive catches from anglers across Central Oregon. Check out this ridiculous catch from Snake River in Hell’s Canyon. That sure…
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Viewer footage captures a pickup truck in flames on Highway 97
HIGHWAY 97, Ore. (KTVZ)– Take a look at these viewer images sent into our newsroom. You can see dark black smoke coming from a pickup on Highway 97…
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