BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Our Pay It Forward program recognizes people who make our community a better place to live. Tonight, we introduced you to someone who’s devoted decades to helping others find common ground. For 28 years, Charlie Young has volunteered as a mediator for the Deschutes County Courts. Mediation offers a legal alternative to trial — instead of
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, January 30th. 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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Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Kelsey Merison highlights three local events, from a free day at the High Desert Museum thanks to Mid-Oregon Credit Union to the 4th annual Flannel Fest at Midtown Yacht Club! 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 Chief, a 5-year-old silver lab looking for his forever home at Brightside Animal Center in Redmond. Chief is still full of puppy energy! He’s a big, goofy guy who never stops wagging his tail. He’s a typical lab, and wants all of the attention, toys, and
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Even in winter, the anglers in Central Oregon are reeling in some very impressive fish. Like this one from Tylor, a huge mackinaw out of a mysterious location. He must catch those all the time at that spot if he won’t share the spot! We also had Taylor who snagged a comically large steelhead out
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ)– There are some lessons we learn in school that last a lifetime and one Redmond teacher is making sure his students get those lessons early. KTVZ News and Mid Oregon Credit Union surprised Obsidian Middle School teacher Dan Grubb with a $1,000 award through the One Class at a Time program, which recognizes educators
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Shaniko Wool Company, located in the small town of Shaniko, Oregon, just north of Antelope, has been honored once again with an Olympics spotlight. The company recently provided wool to be used in Ralph Lauren’s Team USA Opening Ceremony sweaters for the 2026 Winter Olympics. This is the fourth time in
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Dog owners, this one’s for you! There’s a new business in town that’s focused on fitness for your furry friend. Bend Barks & Rec, a locally-owned mobile dog fitness service proudly based in Bend, was created to support dogs and their people through safe, structured, and convenient exercise–regardless of weather, schedules, or
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, January 29th. 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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CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ)– Oregon State University is already recognized as one of the finest higher education institutions in the country. Now, it can also claim to be number one in robot deliveries. The Starship company has provided robot delivery service on college campuses for several years, and OSU’s Corvallis students have made their campus the
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Mariah is in the 6th grade at Cascade Middle School and enjoys art classes because of the variety of things you can do and make. Pottery and sewing are two favorites, but Mariah also likes lunch. What she likes about the weather is that it is always changing and different. After this weekend is Groundhog
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Wednesday, January 28th. 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)– If you’ve driven down Highway 97 in Bend recently, you may have noticed a bright, colorful building going up — and wondered what it’s going to be. KTVZ found out it’s an extension of the nearby U-Haul — a new “U‑Box” facility designed to meet growing demand for storage in Central Oregon.
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This is a bittersweet Pet Pics because our featured pet is the one and only Tuna from the home of former KTVZ reporter and anchor Lynsey Harris. We will miss Lynsey nearly as much as we will miss Tuna. From her fun loving smile to this sassy-tounge out photo, Tuna is all you could ask
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Tuesday, January 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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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The West Coast Health Alliance (WCHA) is voicing strong support for the American Academy of Pediatrics’ newly updated immunization schedule for children and adolescents. The alliance—which includes health organizations from Oregon, Washington, California and Hawaii—says there’s a broad scientific consensus on the safety and benefits of vaccines recommended in the 2026
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – New Each Morning, a Bend-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to supporting women in recovery, announced Monday the upcoming grand opening of The Juniper House Sober Living. The community is invited to an open house on Sunday, Feb. 15, from 1:00 to 4:00 PM at 62466 Eagle Road in Bend, the organization said
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A new tool is now available in Crook County to help property owners protect themselves from real estate fraud, a crime experts say is increasing nationwide.
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Today was the First Annual Career Day held at High Desert Middle School. The goal of the day was to have a variety of professionals provide information essential to help the students choose specific career paths they may want to follow in the future. From all walks of life, the students learned from firefighters, engineers,
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WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ)– Diné Elder Lupita McClanahan from the Navajo Nation will share her profound journey of preserving Indigenous culture and living in harmony with nature at The Museum at Warm Springs on Feb. 3rd. Raised in secrecy to avoid boarding schools, Lupita’s life story offers invaluable lessons on bridging traditional Diné practices with
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