PRINEVILLE, Ore. — KTVZ sponsored a crowd-favorite event at the 80th Crooked River Roundup: the high-energy Calf Scramble. During intermission, kids ages 6 to 12 dashed into the arena, racing to grab a ribbon tied to a calf’s tail. The scramble lasted less than a minute, with young Titus claiming the prize — a shiny
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A contentious topic this past week: the possible sale of public land. The provision brought forth by Utah Senator Mike Lee as part of the Trump Administration’s Big Beautiful Bill, aimed to sell swaths of Forest Service and and Beurau of Land Management land. That provision, though, was blocked Tuesday
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Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Matthew Draxton highlights three local events, from a night of free bingo to a celebration at Crux Fermentation Project! For many more and to submit your own events, visit https://events.ktvz.com.
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, June 27th. 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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This week’s Furry Friend is Rocco, a 6-year-old Doberman looking for his forever home at Brightside Animal Center in Redmond. Rocco is blind in both eyes but he doesn’t let that slow him down in the slightest! “While he’s been here with us, he’s been amazing. We don’t necessarily consider them downfalls, he is blind
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More amazing photos of this gorgeous place we call home, Central Oregon. Even with 90 degree temperatures and summer fun on the water, the mountain is still blanketed in snow. Don’t forget to share with us your awesome photos under the share tab.
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Another great week of anglers across Central Oregon with their amazing catches. This catch by Carson blew us away. Awesome job Carson, keep em coming. Be sure to share your catches with us under the share tab.
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Due to the ongoing weather conditions that are prime for vegetation and wildfires, Redmond’s City Council will be holding a special meeting on July 1st at 4:00 p.m. to discuss if fireworks should be banned in city limits for the 4th of July holiday. Redmond Mayor Ed Fitch says he’s hesitant
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, June 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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Our Junior Forecaster has the name of June, so it was only fitting to have her help John Carroll out with the forecast in the month of June. She enjoys getting out in the sunshine hiking, as well swimming, kayaking in area lakes. June is heading into the third grade at Three Rivers Elementary School
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As part of the City’s annual street preservation program, contractors will begin paving some busy streets around the community starting June 30 and this work will continue through July. With paving, old asphalt is ground out and replaced or a new layer of asphalt is paved on top of the existing roadway. The process can
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ)– Oregon’s 5th district congresswoman Janelle Bynum celebrates a major legislative win tonight. Three of her bipartisan bills aimed at helping small businesses pass the House and are now headed to the U.S. Senate. The measures focus on improving access to capital for entrepreneurs, especially in rural areas and cutting red tape for
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Redmond, Ore. (KTVZ) — Eighteen dogs, and seventeen cats taken in by Brightside Animal Center are becoming available for adoption this week. These pets were surreded to the shelter as part of an active welfare investigation at a farm north of Redmond. The conditions of these dogs and cats vary greatly, with some of them needing
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La Pine, OR — Habitat for Humanity of La Pine Sunriver (HFHLPS) is excited to announce the award of a $2.1 million grant from Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) as part of the Local Innovation and Fast Track (LIFT) Housing Program to support the launch of Park View, a new 34-home affordable housing development
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RootedHomes, a leading affordable homeownership organization in Central Oregon, today announced the appointment of Nathan “Than” Clevenger as its new Executive Director and Eliza Wilson as Deputy Director. These leadership changes come as Karl Dinkelspiel steps down from his role as Interim Executive Director and Deputy Director, effective June 26, 2025. As the new Executive
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Bend, OR (KTVZ) – Alzheimer’s disease often begins like a haze, scattered moments of confusion that slowly cloud memory and clarity. Cindi Garvee knows this all too well. Diagnosed several years ago, the Bend woman says her earliest signs were more than typical forgetfulness. “As you get older, you can’t remember things anyway,” she said.
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Tuesday, June 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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SALEM, Ore. – With fireworks sales beginning today, the Oregon State Fire Marshal is reminding people to celebrate the Fourth of July responsibly and legally. The 2025 fireworks retail sales season in Oregon runs from June 23 through July 6, and the agency’s message is clear: “Keep it legal. Keep it safe.” As Oregonians make plans
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ — A bald eagle recently spotlighted in a Problem Solvers report on the dangers of lead poisoning in wildlife has made a return to the wild after weeks of rehabilitation. The majestic bird was rescued earlier this year after suffering from severe lead poisoning, likely from ingesting fragments of lead bullets in
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Redmond, OR – The Bi-Mart Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo, in partnership with Indian Head Casino, announces that Grammy-nominated R&B artist Trey Songz will replace Tyga and perform live on Saturday, Aug. 2, as part of the 2025 Kendall Toyota of Bend FREE Summer Concert Series. “Due to unforeseen circumstances, Tyga will no longer be able
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