Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Matthew Draxton highlights three local events, from the annual Polar Plunge & 5k fundraiser for Special Olympics Oregon in Bend to free entry at the High Desert Museum! For many more and to submit your own events, visit https://events.ktvz.com.
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This week, one family proves that catching Big Ol Fish is a family affair. The Belchers’ did not catch one massive sturgeon but two totaling nearly 18 feet. I’d be happy with one of those fish but two is impressive. We also got some impressive anglers catching fish out of the Fall River and a
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Images of a starving Cane Corso, who appeared to have just given birth, rapidly spread on social media in late 2025. She was spotted traveling from Lake Billy Chinook all the way to Smith Rock over multiple weeks. The dog was safely trapped and rescued—but had a long road to recovery ahead of her. That’s
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, February 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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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Wednesday, February 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) — From road construction throughout Redmond to an invite to a patriotic July celebration, Mayor Ed Fitch answers viewer-submitted questions for this month’s Ask the Mayor. Viewers can submit questions for Mayor Fitch at any time as part of our monthly segment – just click here.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A detour on Division Street from Highway 97 is in place while The North Unit Irrigation District replaces fish screens in the river nearby. These screens are designed to guide fish and other aquatic creatures away from equipment and into safe passages. The banks of the river are steep near the
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — UPDATE: 02/24/2026: According to the Prineville Police Department, just after 9 p.m. Sunday evening, the 18-year-old suspect who is from Prineville was taken into custody by detectives. He was transported to the Crook County Jail and was arrested for Assault I and Unlawful Use of a Weapon. No further information is
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Tuesday, February 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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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend chapter of the Future Farmers of America will hold its Run for the Roses Benefit Dinner and Auction on Saturday, March 7. The fundraiser is the organization’s only major event of the year used to pay for student travel to national competitions. This year’s event features a Kentucky Derby
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ICHIKAWA, Japan (KTVZ) — A 6-month-old Japanese monkey named Punch is gaining international attention at Japan’s Ichikawa City Zoo after finding comfort in a plush orangutan toy. Punch was provided with the toy as a surrogate mother after being abandoned at birth. Zookeepers at the facility have provided care for the monkey day and night
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Monday, February 23rd. 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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A bonded pair of six-month-old guinea pigs is available for adoption through the Humane Society. The sisters, Sage and Willow (black and white), are being adopted together as a complete package that includes an enclosure, food and a carrying backpack. The two female guinea pigs are six months old. Because they are a bonded pair
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Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Matthew Draxton highlights three local events, from ‘Brewery Bingo’ in Bend to a monster truck show in Redmond! For many more and to submit your own events, visit https://events.ktvz.com.
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week’s Furry Friend is Meela, a 6-year-old German shepherd mix looking for her forever home at BrightSide Animal Center in Redmond. Meela is full of love and life–but has been a bit anxious since her arrival at BrightSide. But if you give her a good scratch and some toys, she’ll
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LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — KTVZ News and Mid Oregon Credit Union awarded a $2,000 grant to the manufacturing and forestry program at La Pine High School this month. The award is part of our “One Class at a Time” initiative, which recognizes educators who improve the Central Oregon community. The funding comes at a
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — From Friday through Monday of Presidents Day weekend, Prineville Police Department officers made seven DUII arrests in the city, officials said Wednesday. “That’s seven situations where someone chose to drive impaired and seven times where a life could have been changed forever,” the department said in a Facebook post. According to
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An avalanche impacted several skiers in the Castle Peak region of California in the Sierra Nevada mountains. This mountain is about 24 miles northwest of Truckee, California and is a favorite spot for winter outdoor enthusiasts. Snowfall totals from February 15th through February 17th The Avalanche was more than likely caused by the tremendous and
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Police are investigating after a dump truck worth more than half a million dollars was stolen from a job site and later recovered near Sisters. According to police, officers received a call around 9 a.m. Monday, Feb. 16, from a man reporting that one of his company’s dump trucks had
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Take a look at this spirited submission from Pet Pics this week. Our featured picture is of adorable pup River showing off her Seahawks pride. Don’t forget to share your pet pictures with us, you just might catch your furry friend on the news. Cute, funny, or beautiful; we want to see. All you gotta
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