Cutest Couple Photo Contest: Love is a many-splendored thing – and it shows
Love is definitely in the air here in Central Oregon! What better way to celebrate than by entering our Cutest Couple Photo Contest? We’d love it if…
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Medford gets rare snowstorm, closing streets, delaying classes
It’s not just Central Oregon getting winter weather. Snow was falling at a fast clip in Medford, closing streets and delaying classes in a city that…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Tuesday, February 4th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Tuesday, February 4th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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City of Bend working on Olney and Wall; expect detours until June
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– A detour has come to downtown Bend you’ll want to watch out for. Starting today, the intersection of Olney Avenue and Wall…
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Be careful Central Oregon: Slippery roads make for difficult travel conditions in the tri-counties
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– The winter weather across the High Desert today is making for some dangerous driving conditions. If you know the route you’re…
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Another addition to Hayden Homes Amphitheater summer lineup; country star Lainey Wilson coming to Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Hayden Homes Amphitheater is adding to its already impressive summer 2025 lineup. The 25th performer of the summer will be none…
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Pet Pals: Who wants Mimi? ME ME
Meet Mimi, a 9 month old tabby who is as sweet as she is cute. Are you looking for a confident and family friendly cat, it’s your lucky day. If you…
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Community Conversations: Flying W Bend offers an inside look at Sustainable Homestead Farming
Lynsey Harris is joined by Flying W Bend farmer Katie Williams to discuss the rewards of starting a sustainable farm and ways you can get…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Friday, January 31st
Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, January 31st. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday…
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Furry Friends: Luigi the busybody Blue Heeler
Meet Luigi, a 2-year-old Blue Heeler waiting to find his forever home at Brightside Animal Center! “He is definitely looking for a home that’s ready…
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Out and About: Snowy scenes and furry friends
Another great edition of Out & About this week, filled with snowy scenery and adorable animals across the High Desert. If you’d like to possibly…
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Viewer catches a huge herd of elk in SE Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Look at this awesome footage captured by one of our viewers, Paul Bianchina. You can see a large herd of elk running through the…
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Save the date: Raise a pint for local sports, flannel fest, and more
Kelsey Merison explains how you can raise a pint for a good cause, check out the latest High Desert Museum art exhibit, and where to wear your…
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Big Ol’ Fish: This class pet sure is lucky
Check out how many fish these second-grade Tumalo School students caught on their weekend trip! Their class pet Lucky sure lives up to his name! If…
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WATCH: An elk herd on the run surprises longtime SE Bend resident
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Spotting an elk herd is not all that rare in the woods around Bend, but one moving this fast… “Forty years on our property in…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Thursday, January 30th
Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, January 30th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming…
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Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley critical of federal funding freeze as White House rescinds move
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — As the White House rescinds a move to pause federal aid, Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley tells KTVZ News he believes the initial…
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Two bobcats spotted in Tethrow; another sighting at Riley Ranch Nature Reserve
KTVZ viewer Catherine Beaton shared video with us of a couple of elusive bobcats she spotted in Tetherow. (Meanwhile, Bend Park & Rec District…
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Sparrow Clubs fundraiser helps ill Bend 2-year-old, family
A fundraiser Tuesday evening, put on by two Summit High seniors, Sparrow Club and Lifty’s restaurant in Bend raised over $600 for Juliet, a…
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Junior Forecaster: Sixth-grader Nate enjoys music, sports and math (but not the cold)
Our Junior Forecaster this week is Nate. Nate helped John Carroll sort out the weather as we prepare for some rain and snow over the weekend. Nate is…
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