Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new music program at Silver Rail Elementary in Bend is already striking a chord with students, thanks to one teacher’s passion for helping kids express themselves through music. Marci Griffiths, known by her students as “Miss G,” started the school’s music program this year. She says her students have quickly
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Amber from the Humane Society of Central Oregon stopped by Friday with Penelope, a 3-month-old mixed-breed pup who is all ready to go to a new, loving home.
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week’s Furry Friend is Prada, a 3-year-old mixed breed looking for her forever home at BrightSide Animal Center in Redmond! Prada loves her squeaky toys and male dog friends. She’s 70 pounds of love and cuddles–and her favorite spot will be in your lap! “Prada is a wonderful girl. She
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — I scream, you scream, we all scream for FREE ice cream! Ben & Jerry’s will be giving away free scoops of ice cream at its retail locations again this year. Free Cone Day is a time-honored tradition the founders started in 1979, the year after they established the company. And you
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, March 13th. 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, we have a new regular, Cassie Conte who is a fishing maverick after she reeled in this rooster fish from Cabo San Lucas. We also saw a massive Mackinaw caught out of Lake Billy Chinook. Impressive week of Big Ol’ Fish, don’t forget to send us your catches. All you gotta do is
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Back in 2024, KTVZ News introduced viewers to a Central Oregon baby facing extraordinary challenges. Now, as he celebrates his recent 2nd birthday, he’s exceeding all expectations. Jackson was born with a rare brain disorder called hemimegalencephaly, a condition that affects only a handful of children worldwide each year. The disorder
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This story was originally published by WRAL in New England. NEW ENGLAND (WRAL) — The New England Aquarium has a celebrity in its midst! The aquarium’s playful seal is making a big splash online–all thanks to one specific toy. Reggae the seal is going viral for how much he loves his rubber duckies. Serena Wierman
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, March 12th. 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). — From concerns for the upcoming fire season following a dry winter to questions about if Bend would entertain a data center proposal, KTVZ asked Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler your pressing questions. Viewers can submit questions for Mayor Kebler at any time as part of our exclusive monthly segment and have your
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This article was written by Madeline Carter and KING-5 News: NORTH BEND, Wash. — With heavy snow falling in the Cascades and avalanche danger on the rise, Seattle Mountain Rescue is urging anyone headed into the mountains to have a plan before they go. Two members of the all-volunteer team demonstrated their training Tuesday, showing
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MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Madras City Council is overseeing city management collectively after the recent departure of an interim city administrator, the continuing struggle to appoint a new police chief and now the resignation of the city’s finance director, officials said Wednesday. Here ‘s the details as laid out in a news release that
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We had the pleasure of seeing your adorable pets this week, from some silly cats to an adorable puppy experiencing his first day in the snow. Be sure to send us your cute, amazing and/or hilarious pet pictures for the chance to get featured in next week’s Pet Pics segment.
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John Carroll took the weather show on the road and stopped by to say hello to the students at High Desert Christian Academy in Prineville. The student are in the middle of their “Weather Unit” and were very curious about how television weather forecasting is different from other types of forecasting jobs. Great questions about
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Written by Katherine Cook & KGW: PORTLAND, Oregon — After a yearslong federal lawsuit, the Department of Justice has reached a settlement with Ticketmaster and its parent company, Live Nation. Federal officials sued the live entertainment giant two years ago, alleging it held a monopoly over the live entertainment industry. But some states, including Oregon
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Right now, Bend native Anna Soens is in Milan-Cortina representing Team USA and Central Oregon at the Paralympic Winter Games. Over the weekend, Soens competed in the alpine downhill event but crashed early in her run and was unable to finish. In a heartfelt Instagram post, she reflected on the experience, writing
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Tuesday, March 10th. 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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Pacific Power will host an online discussion today, March 10, 2026, at 1 p.m. to address wildfire safety and preparedness. The webinar will focus on steps taken to protect the electrical grid and ensure customer safety during the upcoming wildfire season. The meeting will provide details on the company’s comprehensive wildfire mitigation plan and current
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Monday, March 9th. 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) — A new monthly event called “Second Saturdays” will launch at the Old Mill next week, offering a dog-themed take on the downtown Bend’s “First Fridays” gatherings. The inaugural event is scheduled for March 14 from noon to 3 p.m. The event features an obstacle course specifically designed for dogs alongside various
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