BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Wanderlust Tours is offering a unique culinary adventure this fall with its “Fall Forage to Table” experience. The event, scheduled for October 18th, features a guided foraging hike where participants will learn to identify edible ingredients in the woods, including sought-after chanterelle mushrooms. Anything found on the hike will later become
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By Jeanne Sahadi, CNN (CNN) — The IRS on Thursday announced adjustments it is making to a host of line items on your federal tax return for this year and next. Those updates are the result of changes in inflation but also due to provisions in the new tax law enacted in July. How the
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Community members with unwanted medications on hand can dispose of them safely during a free event hosted by St. Charles Health System and the Bend Police Department from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 25 at the Bend Police Department, 555 NE 15th St., Bend. The take-back event is
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Saturday, October 11th, join the Rotary Club of Greater Bend as it hosts a local pub walk, ‘Pints for Polio’. It’s a fundraising effort to eradicate polio globally and is the 14th annual event. For $25, participants receive a commemorative stainless-steel cup and a punch card good for 6-ounce craft
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, October 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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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Call 911 if you have an emergency and need an ambulance, firetruck, or police officer. The 911 dispatcher will need to know where the emergency is. Make sure you can describe your location. If the emergency is not at your home look for a business name, cross streets, or mile post
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Update: Adding video REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Chambers of Commerce and Economic Development for Central Oregon (EDCO) announced Wednesday the official launch of the Regional Business Alliance, a collaborative initiative uniting business voices across Deschutes, Crook, and Jefferson counties. The RBA will serve as a unified advocate for pro-business policies, infrastructure investment,
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Update: Adding video BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Due to anticipated rain, the First Peoples Celebration scheduled for Saturday at Oregon State University – Cascades will now take place indoors in the Charles McGrath Family Atrium in Edward J. Ray Hall on the school’s Bend campus. The event, which celebrates the history and culture of the
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ). — From the Greenwood Avenue Project to loud and speeding cars in town, KTVZ speaks with Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler and asks your pressing questions. Viewers can submit questions for Mayor Kebler at any time as part of our exclusive monthly segment. Click here to submit.
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(CNN) — News of the ceasefire agreement reached between Israel and Hamas was met with celebrations and joyous scenes in both Gaza and Israel, though residents on both sides of the devastating war expressed trepidation that a deal may still fall through. US President Donald Trump announced that negotiators had reached an agreement in the Egyptian city of Sharm El
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Amelia is a 7th grade student at High Desert Middle School and enjoys art and theater. She is currently in a production of “Need A Lift” and plays Veronica. Veronica is described as a “syrupy sweet lovebird” character. She enjoys diving into character and making the most out of the theater experience. Her favorite season
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Update: Adding video BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Pacific Power just introduced Cool Keeper, a demand-response program that optimizes electricity use on hot summer days, installing a device that can cycle off air conditioning for a brief time to help “rebalance” the electrical grid. It says the goal is “helping customers stay comfortable while supporting a reliable
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Starbucks is the latest new addition the to Bend’s growing north side, a short distance from the new Costco. They join several businesses in the area, like the new ‘Killer Burger,’ a version store and an as-yet-to-open ‘Cuppa Yo’ self-serve Yogurt. The Starbucks offers everything a standard location has, as well
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Fall means being prepared for shorter days with less sun. When walking or rolling, wearing dark clothes can make you seem invisible–so make sure you’re prepared for the dimmer light by wearing bright clothes and keep flashlights handy. Don’t forget to follow the rules of the road when crossing streets. Stop
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TUMAO, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Saturday, October 11th, head on out to the Franks Family Ranch in Tumalo for Fall Farm Day! From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. you can shop locally produced natural wool, fiber, and farm products, and feed the farm animals. This is the perfect autumn family fun activity! The ranch is located
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In this week’s Pet Pics, three’s company (and half a bag of treats). Don’t forget to share with us your cute pets, skinny or chonky, and you might see them on next week’s Pet Pics segment. All you have to do is click the share tab.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening this Friday, October 10th, from 4 to 7 p.m., head on down to Café Yumm! in Bend’s Old Mill District to support Think Wild Central Oregon! 20% of sales will be donated to the wildlife rehab hospital to care for its wildlife patients. Think Wild says the money will fund wildlife
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(KTVZ) Tuesday, October 7th marks National Taco Day! National Taco Day used to be celebrated on October 4th but was adjusted so that it would always fall on the first Tuesday in October. Many restaurants, like Taco Bell, are celebrating with taco specials. Are you celebrating the occasion?
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening this Saturday, October 11th, at Silver Moon Brewing in Bend, there’s a Moonlight Haunted Market! Get in the spirit of spooky season–you can shop from local vendors, enjoy live music, and more. The all-ages market is from 4 to 11 p.m. and is free to attend.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Celebrate an unforgettable evening of music, community, and connection as the Central Oregon Mastersingers proudly present ‘Rooted in Song’, featuring internationally acclaimed vocalist and composer Moira Smiley for one night only. That’s happening Wednesday, October 29th at 7:00 p.m. At the Tower Theatre in Bend. As a special highlight of the evening,
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