RootedHomes, a leading affordable homeownership organization in Central Oregon, today announced the appointment of Nathan “Than” Clevenger as its new Executive Director and Eliza Wilson as Deputy Director. These leadership changes come as Karl Dinkelspiel steps down from his role as Interim Executive Director and Deputy Director, effective June 26, 2025. As the new Executive
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Bend, OR (KTVZ) – Alzheimer’s disease often begins like a haze, scattered moments of confusion that slowly cloud memory and clarity. Cindi Garvee knows this all too well. Diagnosed several years ago, the Bend woman says her earliest signs were more than typical forgetfulness. “As you get older, you can’t remember things anyway,” she said.
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Tuesday, June 24th. 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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SALEM, Ore. – With fireworks sales beginning today, the Oregon State Fire Marshal is reminding people to celebrate the Fourth of July responsibly and legally. The 2025 fireworks retail sales season in Oregon runs from June 23 through July 6, and the agency’s message is clear: “Keep it legal. Keep it safe.” As Oregonians make plans
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ — A bald eagle recently spotlighted in a Problem Solvers report on the dangers of lead poisoning in wildlife has made a return to the wild after weeks of rehabilitation. The majestic bird was rescued earlier this year after suffering from severe lead poisoning, likely from ingesting fragments of lead bullets in
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Redmond, OR – The Bi-Mart Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo, in partnership with Indian Head Casino, announces that Grammy-nominated R&B artist Trey Songz will replace Tyga and perform live on Saturday, Aug. 2, as part of the 2025 Kendall Toyota of Bend FREE Summer Concert Series. “Due to unforeseen circumstances, Tyga will no longer be able
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Monday, June 23rd. 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)– KTVZ News along with Mid Oregon Credit Union and Dutch Bros are always on the lookout for people giving back to the community. This time we found a group supporting local veterans and donated $500. The group calls itself Veterans Appreciation Events. Through grants and fundraising efforts it finds money and gives
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The City of Sisters is seeking to award Community Grants to non-profit community groups and otherentities that meet the grant criteria for the 2025/26 fiscal year. The City will award up to $30,000 in grants this year for Sisters community projects. The average grant award is approximately $1,500, and the City has awarded over $350,000
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Underground utility work is scheduled through the end of August. Please be sure to use the marked detour to navigate around the closure at Bear Creek Road, Pettigrew Road, and Purcell Boulevard. This is a two-season construction project – the intersection of Bear Creek Road, Pettigrew Road, and Purcell Boulevard will reopen to traffic at
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BEND, OR — Tickets are now available for the High Desert Museum’s signature fundraiser, High Desert Rendezvous — one of the longest-running galas in Central Oregon. Rendezvous returns for its 36th year on Saturday, August 23 from 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm. “We are excited to celebrate with our friends and supporters during what is always an engaging and inspiring evening,” said Museum Executive
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This week’s Furry Friend is Bronco, a 6-year-old Pit Bull looking for his forever home at Brightside Animal Center in Redmond. Bronco is short and stocky but has a huge personality. He is the king of tug-o-war! “Bronco came to us last month as a stray. He’s about six years old, and he’s just a
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Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Matthew Draxton highlights three local events, from a fundraiser for a senior dog rescue to an all-things-tomatoes gardening workshop. For many more and to submit your own events, visit https://events.ktvz.com.
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More great anglers featured on this week’s Big Ol’ Fish. Like Sailor Skye who caught a birthday Rainbow Trout out of Lava Lake. More great catches as always, keep them coming. Be sure to share photos of your best catches under the share tab.
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This week on out and about we had more beautiful viewer photos, everything from snowy landscapes to colorful night skies. Don’t forget to send us your amazing photos under the share tab. You may see one of your photos on next week’s segment!
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Today is a federal holiday, Juneteenth. It was made into an official holiday in 2021, which is why some people are unfamiliar with it. However, the holiday’s been celebrated in some parts of America for close to 150 years. Back in 1865 in Confederate slaveholders were holding out in Texas. On
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(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The longest day of the year is Friday and one of Central Oregon’s newest brewery is celebrating with its 1st annual Summer Solstice part. Starting in the early afternoon at Terranaut Beer, the celebration will feature locally crafted brews, music, and good times. The Summer Solstice is the
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FORT MEYERS, Fla. (WINK via CNN) — A program on Florida’s Gulf Coast helps unite senior citizens with senior pets in need of a new home The Gulf Coast Humane Society’s Silver Paws VIP program matches senior pets who are 7 and older with adopters who are 65 or older. It includes their adoption fee
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BEND, Ore. (IKTVZ) — June is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, and each week, we’re sharing stories and resources to help families better understand this disease. In our third conversation with a local neurologist, we’re focusing on how Alzheimer’s is diagnosed — and the early warning signs families should never ignore. Dr. Gregory Ferenz, a Bend-based neurologist,
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — From the upcoming Amazon center, Redmond’s ongoing water conservation efforts, and plans to keep safe and have fun this 4th of July, Redmond Mayor Ed Fitch answers your latest questions. Fitch appears on KTVZ News at Sunrise in the 6:30 a.m. segment on the third Thursday of every month. Make sure
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