BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — It’s no secret that Central Oregon is a haven for snow-sport enthusiasts. With Mount Bachelor right in our backyard, you’ll find many live here for that sense of community. KTVZ News is introducing a new segment called ‘Small Business Spotlight’, and what better way to kick it off than by highlighting
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Matthew Draxton explains several of the events happening here on the High Desert this weekend! Bend Winter PrideFest returns–and there’s a Winter Carnival at Hoodoo! For many more and to submit your own events, visit https://events.ktvz.com.
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This week we have a 5-year old kitty named Coco! She has a big personality and enjoys climbing, playing, and looking out a window. Coco would prefer to be your only kitty friend, in a quiet household where she can relax. “She has a ton of personality,” said Savanah Wellman, the development and volunteer manager at Brightside. “We
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, March 7th. 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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This week on Out & About, we again show you the beauty that exists around us here on the High Desert. We’ve got awesome viewer photos of a few rainbows, which are always a welcome sight. If you have any beautiful photos you’d like to share with us, please submit them through the Share tab.
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Two of our three fishermen this week caught steelhead trout. In fact, both Jim and Anthony had steelhead catches to be jealous of! If you want to share with us your very own catch, please just go to the Share tab.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– A downtown Bend clothing store is celebrating one year in business and wants to invite you to join them. Soul Bella Boutique started out selling yoga and beach wear but quickly expanded to include more fashions. Now it’s a place for mothers and daughters to shop together and find stylish pieces fitting
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A local favorite for freshly cut meats and massive sandwiches could soon be coming to Bend. Sisters Meats & Smokehouse currently has two locations – its flagship location in Sisters and another in Redmond, which opened in 2023. On Thursday, an owner told KTVZ News they are planning an expansion into
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, March 6th. 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) — Among topics discussed at the Bend City Council meeting was the Ponderosa Master Plan, an initiative within the southwest Urban Growth Boundary of Bend. The Ponderosa Master Plan, first introduced in the early stages of 2021, is designed to create a sustainable community meeting the city’s growing needs. The location is in southwestern Bend, west
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ)– A ribbon-cutting in downtown Redmond on Wednesday marked a new chapter for the historic downtown. KTVZ News got a look inside the new coworking space, Evergreen Ave Collaborative. The new space is managed by Soul Community Planet, the owners of the new Old Redmond Hotel. According to them, Evergreen is the first
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ)– The city of Redmond is accepting final bids for the new roundabout at the intersection of Badger and Canal. The construction starts this summer and is estimated to take 12 weeks. The construction is not expected to interfere with any Ridgeview High School or George Fox University classes. Bids on the project
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Shelby helped Chief Meteorologist John Carroll with the weather on Wednesday and added her own twist at the end. Shelby is a fifth-grade student at Miller Elementary and is an accomplished gymnast. She just made the “States,” and her favorite events are vault and the bars. During the warmer months, Shelby
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Wednesday, March 5th. 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) — One very motivated student at Caldera High School has created an event for students to figure out life after high school. It’s not just a college fair. It also includes presentations from trade schools and local employees. Students from all schools and grades are invited to to the event. The Life
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Peace Corner in downtown Bend was filled with protesters Tuesday afternoon. While they brought signs for a variety of issues, protesters focused on perceived abuses of executive power by President Trump and Elon Musk.
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Mid Oregon Credit Union and KTVZ News had a fun surprise for Deborah Harrington’s band class at Redmond’s Elton Gregory Middle School: a $1,000 One Class at a Time gift to go toward things like instrument repair and other helpful support. Congratulations!
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Tuesday, March 4th. 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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SILETZ, Ore. — A massive search continues for a missing two-year-old in Siletz on the Oregon Coast. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) says Dane Paulsen disappeared from a rural area on Saturday, March 1st. He was last seen playing in the front yard of his home around 4:20 PM. Boats and divers have been searching
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– All you country fans are in for a treat this summer. Country music star Brad Paisley will be at Hayden Homes Amphitheater May 29th, as part of his Truck Still Works World Tour.” The tour kicks off with 16 stops across the U.S. You can get tickets at bendconcerts.com or in person
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