Furry Friends: Sweet Loki needs a home!
 This week we have Loki, a beautiful 1-2 year old mix! Loki is the sweetest pup fit for an owner with lots of energy. He’s extremely playful, yet…
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City of Bend sending out flyers asking for public opinions on possible Tax Increment Financing; City says its “not an increase in taxes”
BEND, Ore. –(KTVZ)– Bend residents may have gotten this notice on their doors. It notifies residents the Bend City Council has a public hearing to…
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Popular Tumalo food truck deemed total loss after early-morning fire; cause apparently accidental
Bend Fire & Rescue and the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office responded to a food truck fire early Monday morning at the 19000 block of Seventh Ave in…
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A special Mother’s Day Montage from KTVZ
To celebrate Mother’s Day, we’ve put together a special montage featuring photos from our viewers and KTVZ team. Thank you for sharing your…
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Pet Pals: Juju part two
This week we got to say hello to Juju for a second time. Now, she is completely available for adoption and is waiting for her perfect home. Warning,…
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Enjoy a Mother’s Day brunch at Sunriver Resort
SUNRIVER, Ore. –(KTVZ)– If you’re looking for the traditional Mother’s Day brunch, Sunriver says it’s got the buffet of all buffets at the main…
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Bend Park and Rec District and Bend Police teaming up on reminders about dog leash rules
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend has a reputation for making lists for its love of dogs; however, one of the most common complaints and pleas for help from…
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Small Business Spotlight: Somewhere That’s Green in Bend prioritizes people and plants
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week is National Small Business Week—and Central Oregon is full of them! For this month’s Small Business Spotlight,…
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Furry Friends: Kona the lab loves to wag her tail
This week’s Furry Friend is Kona, a 7-year-old black lab who is a very happy girl. Don’t let her age fool you, Kona is still full of puppy energy.…
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Indian Meadow Water Company increasing water bill for Sisters residents
SISTERS, Ore. –(KTVZ)– A water company in Sisters is adding an extra $100 a month to customers’ bills, and it’s not sitting well with some…
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‘We will not be turning people away’: Travelers without a REAL ID can still fly; we pay a visit to Redmond Airport
(update: adding video, comments from Redmond Airport, TSA, travelers) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The long-postponed REAL ID deadline has officially…
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First look: Here’s the early design for the new Bend Senior High Auditorium; open house set for next week
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-La Pine Schools on Monday invited the community to see the preliminary design for the new Bend Senior High School…
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Pet Pals: JuJu Juliet wants to meet you
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week on Pet Pals, our friend Lynne from the Humane Society of Central Oregon brought Juliet — or JuJu, for those lucky…
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Furry Friends: Rambunctious Chief needs a home!
Redmond, OR (KTVZ) — This week’s  Furry Friend is Chief! He’s a one year old German Shepherd. This rambunctious pup is full of energy, love, and…
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Problem Solvers: La Pine-area man arrested on animal abuse charges, 3 dogs seized after viral video sparks outrage
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office confirmed to the Problem Solvers Wednesday that a La Pine-area man caught on camera apparently abusing his dog…
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Pet Pals: Princess Fiona
This week on Pet Pals we got to meet the adorable Fiona. She is ten years old and has a lot of life ahead of her. If you think you have the home…
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Furry Friends: Clara, the climbing kitty
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week’s Furry Friend is Clara, a small Tortoiseshell cat looking for her forever home at BrightSide Animal Center in…
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‘Leash your pooches!’: Dog attacks on the rise in Central Oregon; father of young bite victim seeks tougher leash laws
(Update: adding video, comments from Deschutes County Health Services and Bend father) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – According to Deschutes County Health…
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Tumalo chimp sanctuary closes after 30 years, sends its last four residents to Texas facility
TUMALO, Ore. (KTVZ) — Freedom for Great Apes, the Tumalo chimp sanctuary formerly known as Chimps Inc., has closed after its last four remaining…
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Small Business Spotlight: Bend restaurant making waves in Central Oregon’s food scene
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here’s a story that’s sure to make you hungry, featuring a ‘modern cowboy steakhouse’ in Bend. And if you’re a Food…
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