Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend’s only cat cafe, Playful Paws, is celebrating its second anniversary tomorrow. Alongside their birthday. They’re also marking their 300th adoption. This Saturday between 10:00 a.m. until 10 p.m there will be live music, vendors, and a raffle. Owner, April Ferguson says Bend has really taken to their unique business. ““It’s
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week’s Furry Friend is Casper, a 1-year-old Cattle Dog/Husky mix looking for his forever home at Brightside Animal Center in Redmond! Casper is full of life and loves to run, hike, walk–anything to help burn that energy! He is a bit shy at first but will warm up quickly. “He
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OREGON (KTVZ) — The USDA Forest Service has announced it will be hiring nearly 600 fire support positions in Oregon, Washington, and Alaska. It says these positions are vital to wildfire preparedness and disaster response across federal and state agencies. The jobs include dispatchers, equipment operators, fire engine operators, fire prevention specialists, forestry aids and technicians,
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Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Kelsey Merison highlights three local events, from a ‘Dogs and Lagers’ festival at Crux Fermentation Project to a beekeeping course in Redmond! 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, August 22nd. 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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It was another impressive round of photos for this week’s Out and About segment. Look at this stunning visual from viewer Michael Caligure. What an amazing photo of the angry skies we experience here on the high desert. Don’t forget to send us your impressive photographs using the Share tab.
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Check out little fisherman Emmett who reeled in this cool Bass from the Snake River. We also had some great catches from Jeremy, Linda, and Dietmar. Keep those fish coming! Don’t forget to share with us your great catches, all you have to do is click under the Share tab.
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Today, a horse with a troubled past got a new home. Easter the horse is one of fifteen horses under the care of the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office. The horses were under fed and had overgrown hooves when they found them. It took a year, but now, some of them are
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The deadline to apply is August 31st Show off your skills and shake things up at our 7-week Bartending Competition Series running September 26 – November 7. In this bracket-style competition, bartenders will go head-to-head each week, advancing round by round until one finalist takes the crown. Compete against Central Oregon’s top talent for bragging
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Since 2015, NBC Universal’s nationwide pet adoption initiative, Clear The Shelters, has helped nearly 1.2 million pets find their forever family. Animal shelters across Central Oregon are joining in with hopes of emptying their kennels. KTVZ News will be featuring shelters in the region This week we are highlighting the Humane Society
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A missing Oregon woman has been safely located and reunited with family after being reported missing in the Maury Mountains last week.
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, August 21st. 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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CROOK COUNTY, ORE. (KTVZ)– The Crook County Veteran Services office has a message for local vets tonight. It encourages veterans to reach out and connect with its team. Not only does it give help navigating the VA system, but it also provides numerous other benefits. Some of the available benefits include service connected disability compensation,
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BEND, ORE. (KTVZ)– Neighbor Impact wants to hear about your needs. For years, the charity’s been a source of support in Central Oregon with things like its food bank. Now it’s having listening sessions where workers invite you to tell them your needs. These meetings are happening in town halls all across Central Oregon and
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week, we showcase more awesome gardens from here in Central Oregon. A Palapa that has been shrouded by some cattails that are also hiding a beached boat and other gems in the yard. Another garden is a tribute to our pioneers, as the garden is grown in an old wagon.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Our Junior Forecaster this week, Selah, is interested in science and weather. She also enjoys the rumble of thunder from time to time and is not scared of the lightning – she’s fascinated by it! Selah showed her love of lightning by wearing her cool lightning bolt earrings. Selah is heading
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OREGON (KTVZ) — 30 school districts across Oregon have been selected to receive a funding boost, all in the name of literacy. The Oregon Department of Education said the investment of approximately $11 million annually will support districts in improving literacy outcomes for many of Oregon’s historically marginalized students from birth through 12th grade. “Through a competitive
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Wednesday, August 20th. 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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By Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN (CNN) — Hundreds of different goods just got a lot more expensive to import into the United States, now that President Donald Trump’s 50% tariff on steel and aluminum has kicked in. Butter knives, baby strollers, spray deodorants and fire extinguishers, considered “derivative” steel and aluminum products, were previously excluded from
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– The Bend-La Pine School District is celebrating the academic achievements of some outstanding students. Those who earned a top score of 5 on an AP exam got special yard signs to celebrate their success. Superintendent Steve Cook joined faculty members in hand delivering the signs to proud students and families. Educators also
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