BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — MountainStar Family Relief Nursery is providing essential support to families facing poverty, housing instability, and other stressors across Central Oregon. Learn how their programs are helping prevent child abuse—and how the upcoming Birdies for Babies event plays a key role in funding their mission.
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This week we have Loki, a beautiful 1-2 year old mix! Loki is the sweetest pup fit for an owner with lots of energy. He’s extremely playful, yet still easygoing. Loki would do best in a home with another dog or by himself. “He’s very smart. He loves toys. So they’ll play with a stuffed
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Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Matthew Draxton highlights three local events, from the Redmond Farmers Market to the Bend tradition Pole, Pedal, Paddle.
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BEND, Ore. –(KTVZ)– Pilot Butte Middle School held a showcase extravaganza. It was a night showcasing capstone projects by the eighth graders. They were encouraged to develop a project about something they care about and something that can make their community a better place. Many of these projects produce real results and work with local
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It was another week of gorgeous photos sent in by you our viewers. Among the great shots was this picture from Jim St. John who captured a mama geese and her many goslings enjoying a sunny day on the water. To share with us your awesome photos, be sure to submit them under the share
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Check out this week’s impressive group of catches. We have a few salmon, a trout, and this impressive 16 pound Mackinaw from Isaak. He didn’t share with us the fishing spot, he must be trying to save the fish for himself. If you want to share with us your BOF, send it to us under
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The sixth-graders in the science class of Trinity Lutheran Middle School teacher Alisa Jeffries enjoyed a different sort of test this week, which could be described as: Just add water. It was the second annual Cardboard Boat Regatta, held Tuesday at Juniper Swim & Fitness Center’s pool. The students had built
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Local residents packed Silver Moon Brewing for a lively Trivia Night Fundraiser supporting The Bend La Pine Education Foundation. The event featured team trivia, raffle prizes, and refreshments, all to raise money for their classroom enrichment programs. The Summit Robotics team was there showcasing their award-winning robot and also participated as
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It’s graduation season, and KTVZ is offering a way to share the pride your family has in your member of the Class of 2025! To submit a picture of your graduating senior, click the Contests Tab on the website. https://ktvz.com/play/2025/05/12/senior-sunrise-2025/#/rounds/1/gallery
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, April 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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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Jackson helped KTVZ News Chief Meteorologist John Carroll forecast the weather as our Junior Forecaster Wednesday. He is a sixth-grade student at High Desert Middle School and likes it when it rains. Cool fact, he not only likes it for the cooler temperatures, but also the smell of a soft rain
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BEND, Ore. –(KTVZ)– Puppies frolicked and played in the courtyard of the Whispering Winds retirement community today. The people at this assisted living center got a visit from puppies hosted by the local dog rescue group Street Dog Hero, but this visit was not just a fun day for the dogs, nor just a treat
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The KTVZ Studio was bustling with questions and great stories from Sandy and Bruce Cummings as they made a special visit Wednesday. The couple came to tell stories and give advice from their decades of work at NBC. Sandy worked as a Senior Producer for Dateline, and Bruce served as a
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In this week’s Pet Pics Sweepstakes, we check out some of your adorable pets, including one silly Goose and a six-toed cat. Make sure you submit your favorite pics of your four-legged friends to enter the contest! It’s under the Contests tab at KTVZ.COM.
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Check out this video captured by one of our loyal viewers, Johnny Oliver. It shows the state of Oregon’s official animal, a beaver chowing down on some dinner. Believe it or not, a big part of beaver’s diet is grass, and you could see this guy enjoying this big open grass field during the spring
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, April 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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BEND, Ore. –(KTVZ)– Bend residents may have gotten this notice on their doors. It notifies residents the Bend City Council has a public hearing to consider adopting a new tax increment finance plan. Tax increment financing is a division of the existing permanent rates from taxing districts affected by plan areas, not an increase in
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, April 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) – A massive bee colony was spotted in Redmond, near the Starbucks on North 6th Street. Customers were advised earlier to use the drive-thru or mobile ordering options to avoid any close encounters. KTVZ News has confirmed the hive has been cleared by a beekeeper.
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To celebrate Mother’s Day, we’ve put together a special montage featuring photos from our viewers and KTVZ team. Thank you for sharing your photos!
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