BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Some very creative grade schoolers from William E. Miller Elementary are getting awards for fantastic inventions. On Tuesday, the Greater Bend Rotary Club had their annual Invention Convention award recognition ceremony. Elementary students were told to imagine an invention that could make the world a better place. We talked to one student
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In this week’s Pet Pics, we look at some adorable pets surrounded by some beautiful views. Central Oregon pets sure are lucky. See many more photos and submit your own for possible airing at this page under our Contests tab: https://ktvz.com/pets/pet-pics-sweepstakes/
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Tuesday, March 18th. 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)– Having the support of a community can make life much easier. Our Pay It Forward program recognizes people who make our community a better place to live. On Monday, we had the honor of giving $500 to a program at the Council on Aging of Central Oregon, and we made it a
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happy St. Patrick’s Day! The sound of bagpipes filled the Midtown Yacht Club in Ben just after 1 p.m. Monday. Bend Fire Pipes and Drums started their annual traditional pub crawl there before moving on to their next stop. They were making stops downtown until 8 p.m. Patrons of the Midtown Yacht
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Doug Sieckmann had his dashcam on as he headed west on Highway 58 over Willamette Pass when he saw two tall trees topple across the road Sunday afternoon. They were two of many trees that fell across the region as heavy, wet snow – up to two feet in places –
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Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Monday, March 17th. 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) — Cascade Relays is bringing their own spring on St. Patrick’s Day to Central Oregon. Cascade Relays is putting on the Hydro Flask Saint Patrick’s Day dash on Saturday. The annual tradition starts and finishes at the Deschutes Brewery in Bend, with multiple races for participants of all skill levels, including a
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Meet Pigmund Freud and Pigcasso, two young bonded guinea pigs. These social animals love frozen strawberries among other treats The Humane Society has many guinea pigs just like these two who are looking for homes. If you would like to meet Meet Pigmund Freud and Pigcasso or maybe even take them
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, March 14th. 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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For this week’s Furry Friends, we’re highlighting the loving Leyka, a one-year-old Foxhound and English-mix. Leyka absolutely loves everyone that she meets, dogs and people alike. She even knows a few tricks and is eager to learn more! “Play is her absolute favorite thing in the world,” said Savanah Wellman, the development and volunteer manager at
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Matthew Draxton highlights several St. Patrick’s Day events happening around the High Desert this weekend! Celebrate the Irish holiday in style. 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 Thursday, March 13th. 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) — Viewers submitted questions ranging from the affordability of new housing developments to the possibility of a gas-powered leaf blower ban within city limits. KTVZ News asked Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler your pressing questions Thursday morning. Make sure to submit your questions for the mayor here. You can remain anonymous if you wish. And
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – This week, Ludmila helped with the weather forecast, and is a fan of snowboarding, swimming and ice cream. She is in second grade at Elk Meadow Elementary School and her favorite subjects are math and art. Both of those subjects are very helpful, if she decides to become a meteorologist at
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — There are robots in the woods just outside of Bend, and you might have even seen them while you’re driving down Highway 97. Bend Fire needs to clear an area along the highway and railroad tracks near Deschutes River Woods, and it’s using that area to test a new program with some
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Lynsey Harris sits down with the organizers of the Hydro Flask St. Patrick’s Day Dash in Bend to discuss what participants can expect, how the event supports Boys and Girls Clubs of Bend and the best ways to get involved.
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We sure love our pets on the High Desert – and we love capturing them on camera! Share your favorite photos with us here, which you can also find from the Contests page on KTVZ.COM.
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Wednesday, March 12th. 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)– Take a look at this, viewer Robert Chesney sent these pictures of a cougar on his deck. This is at the west end of River Bend Drive in Deschutes River Woods southwest of Bend. Chesney says the cougar was outside his house for 45 minutes. He says he called officers and they
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