BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week on Pet Pals, Lynsey Harris gets to meet five-week-old kitten Cletus, who is very chatty and waiting for a loving home at the Humane Society of Central Oregon.
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Wildfire evacuations can happen suddenly. Are you ready? Start by having a family plan and signing up for emergency alerts with your county. Be prepared and have a go bag. Think people and pets, important papers, prescriptions, phone, money, and treasured items and toys. Fire can move quickly. It is important to stay close to
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It’s time for furry friends, where we show you an adoptable animal at brightside animal center in redmond! This week we have a one year old australian shepherd mix named dexter! Dexter is everything you would expect from an aussie — high energy, ready to play, and extremely loveable! He is a curious puppy looking for an
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Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Matthew Draxton highlights three local events, from a children’s book drive to the 22nd Annual Bend Film Festival. For many more and to submit your own events, visit https://events.ktvz.com.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening tonight, Friday, October 10th at 6:30 pm, there’s a special celebration taking place at Dogwood at the Pine Shed. It’s a party for local pro snowboarder Jared Elston’s new snowboard release presented by Tactics and Arbor Snowboarding. Jared, known as ‘Big Air Jare’ online, recently released his ‘El Camino’ model
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening tonight, Friday, October 10th, a new country bar in downtown Bend is having a grand opening party! The Coyote has had the town talking for some time, taking over what was once Unofficial Logging Co. For $5, you can enjoy live music, dancing, drinks, and fun–and there’s a mechanical bull! The
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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
Continue ReadingBy 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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