BEND, Ore. (KTVZ). — From the Greenwood Avenue Project to loud and speeding cars in town, KTVZ speaks with Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler and asks your pressing questions. Viewers can submit questions for Mayor Kebler at any time as part of our exclusive monthly segment. Click here to submit.
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Amelia is a 7th grade student at High Desert Middle School and enjoys art and theater. She is currently in a production of “Need A Lift” and plays Veronica. Veronica is described as a “syrupy sweet lovebird” character. She enjoys diving into character and making the most out of the theater experience. Her favorite season
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Update: Adding video BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Pacific Power just introduced Cool Keeper, a demand-response program that optimizes electricity use on hot summer days, installing a device that can cycle off air conditioning for a brief time to help “rebalance” the electrical grid. It says the goal is “helping customers stay comfortable while supporting a reliable
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Starbucks is the latest new addition the to Bend’s growing north side, a short distance from the new Costco. They join several businesses in the area, like the new ‘Killer Burger,’ a version store and an as-yet-to-open ‘Cuppa Yo’ self-serve Yogurt. The Starbucks offers everything a standard location has, as well
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Fall means being prepared for shorter days with less sun. When walking or rolling, wearing dark clothes can make you seem invisible–so make sure you’re prepared for the dimmer light by wearing bright clothes and keep flashlights handy. Don’t forget to follow the rules of the road when crossing streets. Stop
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TUMAO, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Saturday, October 11th, head on out to the Franks Family Ranch in Tumalo for Fall Farm Day! From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. you can shop locally produced natural wool, fiber, and farm products, and feed the farm animals. This is the perfect autumn family fun activity! The ranch is located
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In this week’s Pet Pics, three’s company (and half a bag of treats). Don’t forget to share with us your cute pets, skinny or chonky, and you might see them on next week’s Pet Pics segment. All you have to do is click the share tab.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening this Friday, October 10th, from 4 to 7 p.m., head on down to Café Yumm! in Bend’s Old Mill District to support Think Wild Central Oregon! 20% of sales will be donated to the wildlife rehab hospital to care for its wildlife patients. Think Wild says the money will fund wildlife
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(KTVZ) Tuesday, October 7th marks National Taco Day! National Taco Day used to be celebrated on October 4th but was adjusted so that it would always fall on the first Tuesday in October. Many restaurants, like Taco Bell, are celebrating with taco specials. Are you celebrating the occasion?
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening this Saturday, October 11th, at Silver Moon Brewing in Bend, there’s a Moonlight Haunted Market! Get in the spirit of spooky season–you can shop from local vendors, enjoy live music, and more. The all-ages market is from 4 to 11 p.m. and is free to attend.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Celebrate an unforgettable evening of music, community, and connection as the Central Oregon Mastersingers proudly present ‘Rooted in Song’, featuring internationally acclaimed vocalist and composer Moira Smiley for one night only. That’s happening Wednesday, October 29th at 7:00 p.m. At the Tower Theatre in Bend. As a special highlight of the evening,
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OREGON (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is inviting the public to view artwork entered in the annual stamp art contest! That’s happening on Tuesday, November 4th from 12:30 to 5:00 p.m. at the ODFW headquarters in Salem. The event is free and open to the public. The headquarters will host the display
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Tuesday, October 7th. 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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When a smoke alarm sounds you have to think fast to get out quickly. Create a home fire escape plan with two ways out of each room. Make a map of your house, mark doors and windows that can be used to get out of each room, and sleep with your bedroom doors closed to
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Monday, October 6th. 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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We kick off this year’s Firebusters 2025 coverage with a look at proper uses for lithium ion batteries, what to look out for, and how to safely dispose of them.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Local Paws of Redmond is hosting it’s 5th Annual Customer Appreciation Event. This is the largest pet-focused celebration in Central Oregon, bringing together families, pet lovers, local non-profits and rescues. The event will feature free goodie bags for the first 200 guests at checkout, exclusive one-day sales and giveaways, 14 national pet brands
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This is Boo & Sonic, two of 44 poodles who were taken from a puppy mill in Alfalfa. Boo who is the sweetest 4 month old poodle ever is only matched by Sonic who is by far the most energetic 10 year old dog you’ll ever meet. Go say hello to these adorable dogs at
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Terranaut Brewery is marking its first anniversary in Bend this weekend with an all-day celebration, highlighting both its success and the challenges facing local businesses. The milestone comes as many restaurants across Central Oregon grapple with rising costs and higher rents. The anniversary event runs from noon to 10 p.m. on
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The Deschutes County Courthouse Expansion project hit a major milestone this month when crews took down the tower crane. The time-lapse video captures the work. Although it appears to vanish in seconds, crews spent four days using two smaller cranes to carefully dismantle it. The tower crane has been a prominent feature in downtown Bend
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