This Veterans Day, KTVZ presents ‘Faces of Freedom’. It’s a special way to honor the heroes who served our country. Here are Wednesday, November 5th’s entries. We are asking you to share photos of the veterans in your life. Click here to submit.
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Matthew is in 3rd grade at Desert Sky Montessori School and is forecasting the weather on his birthday. He is turning 9 today and has plans to hang out with his friends tonight and have some fun. Matthew is also an accomplished skier as he was invited to go to Nationals in Colorado last year.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – After serving the East Bend neighborhood for years, the East Bend Library is preparing to close its doors, marking the end of an era for the community. The branch first opened during the Great Recession, providing much-needed relief as library usage surged and the downtown Bend location became increasingly busy. “During
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — November 6th marks a special milestone for Central Oregon’s News Leader. KTVZ is celebrating 48 years of serving Central Oregon. Since first signing on the air in 1977, KTVZ has grown right alongside our region – evolving with the communities we’re proud to serve. While some faces have changed over the
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Motorcyclists of Central Oregon will be putting on a motorcycle toy run this Saturday, November 8th, to gather toys and gifts as well as fundraise to support families in need in our community. All proceeds will support the Marine Corp League Detachment 1308. They are partnering with Summit Health and Veterans of Central Oregon
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Design conference is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year—and for the first time, the event will be held at the OSU-Cascades campus, marking a new chapter for this popular gathering. The conference, which unites artists, designers, and makers from diverse backgrounds, is known as a unique place to explore
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This week’s Pet Pics segment doesn’t just include cats and dogs…it features the patron saint of good hair days, Ava Marie. Blessed be thy fluff. Make sure to share your adorable, funny and fashionable pictures of your pets through the share tab and you just might see your pet on the news. We love to
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BEND, Ore. {KTVZ} — The Bend Park and Recreation Board is taking a closer look at how city tax breaks and development incentives could affect the long-term funding of parks and community spaces. During this week’s meeting, Park District officials discussed how tax exemptions and financing tools—such as tax increment financing (TIFs)—are being used to
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CLACKAMAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Rising health care costs are putting growing pressure on Oregon families, according to Congresswoman Janelle Bynum, who said it’s the top concern she hears from her constituents. “Health insurance and health care are expensive enough as it is,” Bynum said during a press conference Monday at Clackamas Community College. “Oregonians don’t
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Update: Adding video CLACKAMAS, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Beverage Recycling Cooperative, operator of the BottleDrop network, is activating its Emergency Fund to aid with emergency food access in Oregon and is inviting Oregonians to support the effort through container donations or direct contributions via their BottleDrop accounts. To kick off the campaign, OBRC donated
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Update: Adding video BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — How satisfied are you with the services of Bend Park and Recreation District? Is the district utilizing your tax dollars wisely and efficiently? What should the agency’s role be in regards to tax exemptions for housing? Now is your chance to provide input and feedback. BPRD, with help
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Tuesday, November 4th. 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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CNN — Dick Cheney, America’s most powerful modern vice president and chief architect of the “war on terror,” who helped lead the country into the ill-fated Iraq war on faulty assumptions, has died, according to a statement from his family. He was 84. “His beloved wife of 61 years, Lynne, his daughters, Liz and Mary,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) –Uncertainty surrounding federal food assistance is putting pressure on local food banks across Oregon — including Shepherd’s House Ministries in Bend. The Trump administration announced Monday that it would use all $4.65 billion in contingency funds to cover roughly half of each eligible household’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for the
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NEW YORK (KTVZ) – After a widely successful tour run in 2025, Jim Gaffigan announced on Monday 20 new dates from January through June for his 2026 EVERYTHING IS WONDERFUL! TOUR, including a stop in Bend next June. Tickets will go on sale Friday, November 7 at 10 a.m. (local time) with artist presale beginning Wednesday, November 5 at 10 a.m. local time. To sign up for exclusive presale
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Get ready to feast! The Deschutes Historical Museum is inviting the public to its 42nd-annual Chili Feed and Raffle happening this Friday and Saturday. It’s a fundraiser to support year-round programs and exhibits. The event is happening November 7th and 8th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Deschutes Historical Museum at
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Monday, November 3rd. 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 Bullseye, a 2-year-old German Shepherd mix looking for his forever home at Brightside Animal Center in Redmond. Bullseye is playful, loves to cuddle, and is a happy young pup! “We are still learning about making dog friends. He has seemed to prefer females, or some males
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Are you looking for something spooky to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Kelsey Merison highlights three local events, from Halloween at the Old Mill District to ‘Fright Night Fiesta’ at Silver Moon Brewing. For many more and to submit your own events, visit https://events.ktvz.com.
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ)– A preschool in Redmond is stepping up to help its community by launching its own temporary food bank. Bright Adventures Preschool recently learned that more than half of its students’ parents are receiving SNAP benefits. In response, the school has opened a food bank to support those families and anyone else in
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