Earlier this year, Deschutes County amended its outdoor lighting ordinance to reduce light pollution and protect Central Oregon’s night skies while maintaining public safety. They take effect in less than two weeks.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening tonight, December 10th at Hawkeye and Huckleberry Lounge in Bend, it’s the first Mt. Bachelor Passholder Party for the 2025-26 winter season! While the opening date for the resort is still up in the air, the team at Bachelor is ready to kick off the season in style. Outplay 365,
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Wednesday, December 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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UPDATE: Adding video BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Real estate developer Taylor Brooks announced Tuesday that a wholly owned subsidiary recently bought about 75 acres at the city of Bend’s Juniper Ridge industrial property and has landed its first customer: Mike’s Fence Center. TB Bend Land Company LLC purchased Juniper Ridge Large Lot 5, a 74.5-acre industrially zoned parcel, from the
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It’s that time of the year again, when we share photos you’ve sent us of you and your neighbors getting into the holiday spirit and decorating your homes. This week we had four submissions ranging from a classic holiday showcase to a trip down Candy Cane Lane. Share photos of your holiday lights setup with
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What an adorable festive week of pet pics from our viewers. Like this cute little puppy, Butters. We also had some holiday huskies putting everyone else and their holiday spirit to shame. Don’t forget to send us photos of your pets for next week’s segment. All you gotta do is click the share tab.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs is awarding $800,000 in grants to strengthen campus Veteran Resource Centers across the state. Among the recipients are Central Oregon Community College and Oregon State University–Cascades. The funding will support new mentoring programs, upgraded technology, and expanded support services designed to help student veterans transition from military to college life. ODVA
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SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — KTVZ viewer Paul Evenson shared another Sunriver traffic report with us on Tuesday. He said these elk were on the move Tuesday morning, no doubt taking advantage of the unusually mild winter weather to do some traveling.
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — There’s another opportunity for you to celebrate Christmas with your pet. Pawfect Harmony Pup Spa is hosting a ‘Family Friendly Christmas Pawty’ on Saturday, Dec. 13. From 11 AM untill 3 PM this Saturday, you can get your dog or your children’s picture taken with Santa at the groomers. Tickets cost
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DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Right now, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is inviting community members to take part in a short, confidential survey to help inform how the county might reduce the impact from natural disasters. The survey is part of a larger effort to update the county’s natural hazards mitigation plan, which focuses on
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Tuesday, December 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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Redmond, Ore. (KTVZ) — Today at Obsidian Middle School in Redmond, one teacher got a big surprise. The entire school gathered for what was supposed to be a normal assembly, but it was all a setup for SELCO to surprise Science teacher Dan Grubb with $15,000 as part of SELCO’s Annual Classroom Makeover Program. Mr. Grubb
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Monday, December 8th. 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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These two cute kittens could not contain their excitement on Pet Pals. Ginny & Hermione are ready to bring their energy and excitement to a forever home. If you want to adopt both of these kittens, just head on down to the Humane Society of Central Oregon.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend Christmas tree lot raising money for a local rehab charity started its morning with an unwelcome surprise. Employees at the Super Thrift Tree Lot say, Friday morning, they discovered that someone had forced their way into a storage shed on the property. Fortunately, the shed didn’t hold anything valuable;
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SUNRIVER–LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Habitat for Humanity of Sunriver–La Pine is showcasing the finished projects from this year’s Restore Upcycle Challenge, a community-driven initiative that transforms donated items into creative, functional pieces while supporting local housing programs. Executive Director Kim Gammond explained that the challenge began after customers shared pictures of items they had
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Thursday marked the final day of Shop with a Cop with the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Ty Rupert and other DCSO team members were seen spending time with all the kids, uplifting their Christmas spirit with necessities like blankets and jackets—and of course a few Christmas toys to spark some holiday joy. Shop with a Cop is a long-standing national
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, December 5th. 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? Matthew Draxton highlights three local festive events, from a toy drive benefit concert in Bend to a Christmas tree lighting! 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 Gus, a 3-6 year old Pit Bull mix looking for his forever home at Brightside Animal Center in Redmond. Gus was brought in as a stray but quickly warmed up to the team at the shelter. He loves people and wants all of the attention! “We
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