It was another week of amazing photos sent in by viewers. From animals wandering close to home for a little sip of water to this gorgeous shot of a rainbow. I wonder if someone was able to capture the gold at the end? Don’t forget to share your photos with us! You may see it
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Check out these impressive catches from this week’s segment. Not only did we have a massive 32-inch Mackinaw from Wynn out of Odell lake but we also had a very first catch from Sarah. Don’t forget to share your Big Ol’ Fish with us, you may see yourself on the news. All you gotta do
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BEND, Ore (KTVZ) — The annual Christmas Parade is returning to the streets of downtown Bend, this Saturday, December 6th at noon. Cascade Relays is producing the annual festivity for the first time. CEO and founder, Scott Douglass, said, “our north star of the Christmas Parade is and always remains putting smiles on the faces
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Capture the magic of the season! Join KTVZ and Advanced Northwest Welding for our Sweet Santa Photo Contest and share your best Santa snapshots for a chance to receive a $150 VISA Gift Card from Advanced Northwest Welding. Your photo could also be featured on KTVZ News at Sunrise! Snap a pic, share the cheer,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Tetherow Resort hosted a special Christmas shopping event this evening, the 2025 Holiday Bazaar. The event, which ran from 4pm to 8pm, offered a festive opportunity for shoppers to explore unique gifts while supporting local makers and two Bend charities. The free holiday bazaar features vendors and artists from across Central
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POWELL BUTTE, Ore. (KTVZ) — An Air Link helicopter touched down in the field outside Powell Butte Community Charter School on Tuesday. But this wasn’t a medical emergency – it was a reward. The school won a Grand Prize Assembly for the Firebusters Program. The Central Oregon Fire Prevention Cooperative partnered with KTVZ to make
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Tuesday, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office kicked off it’s 25th annual Shop with a Cop event, happening through Thursday. Shop with a Cop is a long-standing national tradition that pairs local law enforcement officers with children in need of a special holiday shopping experience. Kids are nominated through local schools and community organizations. Together, they shop for warm clothing,
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Holiday festivities are underway in Sisters, where the Sisters–Camp Sherman Fire District has lit up its main station for the season. The drive-by display, set to music, runs all month long. The district is also sponsoring its annual “Spirit of Christmas Giving Tree,” expecting to help nearly 200 local children. Gift
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Are you in need of some extra help this holiday season? Between decorating the house, buying gifts, and planning your holiday meal, this time of year can spread some people thin. Here’s something that might help: located at the Bend River Promenade off of 3rd Street, there’s a free gift wrapping
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Transportation is hosting an open house for the community on Tuesday, December 2nd to educate residents about the Hawthorne Crossing Project. Attendees can see the new design, meet the project team, ask questions, and provide comments. It will take place from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. at Dogwood at the Pine Shed, off of 2nd Street in Bend. For individuals unable to attend in person who would
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week’s Furry Friend is Moose, a 7-year-old German Shepherd mix looking for his forever home at Brightside Animal Center in Redmond! Moose has a very fitting name as he is a large boy. But he’s a gentle giant–he loves getting pets and cuddles! “He’s a fantastic dog. Even though he
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Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Kelsey Merison highlights three local events, from a brunch in Sunriver with Santa to a holiday marketplace in Terrebonne. 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, November 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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This morning was the 9th annual Redmond Turkey Trot held at Juniper Golf Course. The event featured a free 1K run for kids, a 5K and 10K course, and a virtual trot.Participants were able to grab all sorts of fun swag, such as hats and hoodies. Trotters also had the opportunity to purchase discounted lift
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Black Friday is one of the busiest shopping days of the year—as many are looking ahead to the holidays and checking gifts off their lists. It’s the perfect day for another Small Business Spotlight! We’re highlighting The Monterey Company, a custom products company based in Bend. “Not a lot of people
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Natalie is a soccer player who enjoys scoring goals and playing forward. In school she is a fan of math and art which will help her if she decides to become television weather forecaster since there are a lot of numbers to sort out when coming up the a forecast and a lot of graphics
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new book from local author Jacquie Elliott is helping readers tackle one of the toughest challenges many face: the critical voice in their own heads. The Silent Bully offers practical strategies to combat negative self-talk and build self-love. Elliott, who discovered the impact of her own “abusive brain chatter” at
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Wednesday, November 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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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– If you’re looking for unique holiday décor you won’t find anywhere else, head to the Christmas Village at Super Thrift in Bend. Each year, one corner of the store transforms into a festive holiday display. Shoppers can browse decorations, vintage goods, stocking stuffers, and even Christmas music, all at thrift store prices.
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We had plenty of feline friends to choose from for this week’s Pet Pics. From Little Bit & Bruno to these Best Buds. A reminder that nothing in this world is as valuable as friendship, except maybe catnip. Don’t forget to share your pet pictures with us, you may just see your furry friend on
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