REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week’s Furry Friend is Samantha, an 8-9 year old mixed breed looking for her forever home at Brightside Animal Center in Redmond! Samantha is the sweetest senior pup. She came into the shelter as a transfer and not much is known about her history. She had head trauma and has received
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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, live piano concert at Virginia Meissner Sno-Park to trivia on Sunday in Bend! For many more and to submit your own events, visit https://events.ktvz.com.
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ)– As holiday shoppers exchange and purchase gift cards this season, Oregon’s top consumer watchdog is urging everyone to be on alert. Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield, along with attorneys general from 13 other states, has joined the Gift Card Fraud Prevention Alliance to launch a series of public service announcements aimed at
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LAKE COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ)– The Lake County Sheriff’s Office, along with other agencies across the state are increasing DUII patrols to target intoxicated drivers during the New Year’s holiday. The Office says their patrols will end on Thursday, January 1st. Below is the full release from the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — If you’re thinking about ringing in the New Year at Mt. Bachelor, below is a look at the resort’s snow stake camera from 6:30 a.m. today. As you can see, there’s not much snow at the resort, but that’s not stopping skiers and snowboarders from enjoying the start of the long-awaited
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Wednesday, December 31st. 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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WASHINGTON (KTVZ)– Officers from the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office joined law enforcement agencies from across the Northwest this past weekend to honor a Washington State Trooper killed in the line of duty. Deputies Thompson and Carkhuff represented DCSO at the memorial service, standing beside fellow officers to pay tribute to the Trooper’s service and sacrifice.
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Even the pets in Central Oregon were getting in the holiday spirit for Christmas this year, including some cats enjoying the snow and a curious encounter between a dog and a bird. Remember to share with us the next photo of your pet and you could see them on the news. All you gotta do
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mt. Bachelor announced it plans to start spinning Alpenglow today, December 29th. Here’s a look at the resort’s snow stake from Monday morning at 7:40 a.m.: Mt. Bachelor snow stake, 12/29/25 7:40 a.m. While it may look like there isn’t much snow on the mountain, Sunrise Lodge with access to Cloudchaser, Early
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Thump Coffee and Backporch Coffee Roasters will soon join forces. The companies announced they will merge in 2026. Thump says this merger isn’t about becoming something different, it’s about strengthening what both companies already care deeply about: craft, people, community, and the ability to make someone’s day a little better, one
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Today we were honored to meet Feta, an adorable rabbit. It may sound cheesy, but the six-year-old is sweet, gentle, and calm hearted. Plus, she’s got a crazy impressive hairdo. If you’re interested in adopting Feta and giving her a forever home, just head on down to the Humane Society of
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TUMALO, Ore. (KTVZ) — For this month’s ‘Making a Difference’, we’re spotlighting Healing Reins, where lives are transformed through the power of horse therapy. KTVZ News spoke with Executive Director Polly Cohen about what 2025 looked like at the nonprofit and what the team is looking forward to most in 2026. “These animals are incredible to talk
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Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Kelsey Merison highlights three local events, from a 21+ dance party in Bend to a cookie decorating celebration for children at Mt. Bachelor. 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, December 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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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week’s Furry Friend is Sully, a 7-year-old border collie mix looking for his forever home at Brightside Animal Center in Redmond. Sully came into the shelter as an owner surrender due to some life circumstances and is full of love to give. “He is a family dog. He loves kids,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon households that lost food bought with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits during recent storms now have extra time to request replacements, according to the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS). The agency announced Tuesday that residents in 19 counties will have 30 days, until Jan. 16, 2026, to report food losses caused by
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Kotek announced a $65 million statewide investment Tuesday, to add 146 new residential behavioral health treatment beds. Among the more than a dozen funded projects across Oregon, $1 million is going towards The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. That money will fund a residential treatment home with a 5-bed capacity.
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is increasing patrols across Central Oregon this holiday season as part of the national “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign, a U.S. Department of Transportation initiative to reduce impaired driving. Deputies will be on the lookout for drunk and impaired drivers through New Year’s Eve, joining law
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Opening day for Mount Batchelor is less than 24 hours away. The announcement already had a big effect on local business as thousands of visitors pour in for the holiday season. KTVZ News visited Powder House Ski Shop in Bend. It was already very busy. With the ski season starting, people
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– A unique winter sports event is taking shape in the heart of Bend, bringing mountain action to the city’s downtown core. Workers are constructing a wall ride ramp in the backyard of Bend Brewing Company, just feet from Drake Park, for the “Deck the Walls” snow competition. The event is scheduled for
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