BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bella, a 2-year-old Newfoundland, is available for adoption at the Humane Society of Central Oregon. Bella is a gentle giant looking for a home familiar with the needs of her breed. Bella arrived at the shelter from a property that housed many other dogs and is now seeking a permanent environment
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — At KTVZ News, we focus our resources on bolstering the health and well-being of Central Oregon’s youth—through our 21 Cares for Kids partnerships. This month we’re spotlighting Sleep in Heavenly Peace, a national nonprofit with a Deschutes County chapter that works to ensure no child sleeps on the floor. “There’s a lot of people in town that
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week’s Furry Friend is Doug, a 4.5-year-old German Shepherd looking for his forever home at BrightSide Animal Center in Redmond! Doug is everything from fluffy to friendly. “We’ve been doing some dog pack walks with him to help… He is very eager to make friends. So he’s very excited,” said
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Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Matthew Draxton highlights three local events, from the return of the Central Oregon Sportsmen’s Show in Redmond to First Friday Art Walks. 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, March 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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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Baby Resources Program received a $500 donation this month through KTVZ’s Pay It Forward Program, to help local parents secure essential supplies. The Redmond-based charity provides clothing, diapers and other equipment for children up to age 8. The donation is part of a KTVZ initiative, sponsored by Mid-Oregon
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– The Bend Pops Orchestra will premiere a newly commissioned work titled “Return to Joy” at its spring concert on Sunday, June 7. The performance will begin at 2:00 p.m. at Mountain View High School in Bend. The event is free and open to the public as the orchestra debuts the piece, which
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Jesse, a third grade student at Evergreen Virtual Academy and is a fan of Social Studies and Science. Although we are in the middle of winter, Jesse is looking forward to the warmer weather. In her spare time she enjoys taking care of her lizards, all three of them, as well as doing backflips. At
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — New a new shuttle service to Portland could be coming to Bend. Pacific Crest Bus Lines is a local, veteran-owned company which offers intercity travel across the state. Their routes take people to several major destinations across Oregon, including Portland, Eugene, Medford and Salem. By utilizing grants and sponsorships, the company
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Fred Meyer has launched a statewide “Pour It Forward” Cereal Drive to collect donations for local food banks. The fundraiser, which runs through March 10, encourages shoppers to donate new boxes of cereal to help families in need. The dive happens during National Cereal Day on March 7. Customers can participate
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Wednesday, March 4th. 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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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — There’s a special dog in Texas looking for a new home. Blackie was apparently homeless when he was taken under the wing of some Border Patrol agents–and one day he helped bring a happy ending to another group of lost animals. Karen Washington is the president of Pawsitive Rescuers of
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — It was a night to remember at Bend High School Tuesday as students, staff and alumni packed the gym for one final game before construction begins this summer on a new facility. The Lava Bears hosted crosstown rival Mountain View in the Civil War matchup, marking the last contest ever played
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Tuesday, March 3rd. 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) — The Central Oregon Irrigation District plans to deliver a winter stock-water run this week for farms on the east side of Bend, including the Alfalfa and Powell Butte areas, as long as water flows in the Deschutes River remain steady. The run is scheduled for March 2 through March 5. District
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Three year neighborhood debate over proposed tasting room and winery continues with the Deschutes Board of County Commissioners reviewing a modified application last week. The proposed winery on Bowery Lane is about five miles north of Bend. Commissioner Adair and Commissioner Debone voted to close public testimony for the project, known
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Monday, March 2nd. 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) — Playful Paws Cat Café is celebrating a milestone after reaching its 400th adoption. The facility has provided homes for hundreds of animals since opening its doors in late 2023. The cafe partners with Cascade Canine Rescue East and West, a nonprofit organization based in Tumalo. This collaboration focuses on finding homes
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Think Wild’s educational outreach program is at risk of disappearing. The wildlife rehabilitation organization lost $16,000 in grant funding over the last two weeks. Based in Jefferson County and and Warm Springs schools, Think Wild offers these hands-on learning experiences to schools at no cost. The program provides free weekly classes
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week’s Furry Friend is Pepperoni, a one-year-old herding dog mix looking for her forever home at BrightSide Animal Center in Redmond! Pepperoni’s personality will have you smiling from ear to ear–she’s full of life, love, and energy. “She is a very sweet and rambunctious girl… But she does have some
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