Pet Pals: Keep your eye on sweet little Milo – he’s a heart-stealer
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Lynsey Harris got to meet sweet little Milo, a kitten who’s been through a lot, but is ready to give his heart and attention to…
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Community Conversations: Scouts of America help Central Oregonians recycle their Christmas trees
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — When the holiday lights come down and Christmas trees start shedding their needles, the Scouts of America are stepping in to…
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Dozens of Central Oregon kids in foster care are waiting for their advocate. Volunteer training is coming up soon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — CASA of Central Oregon said Friday it is now accepting applications for its upcoming winter volunteer training course,…
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Sweet Santa: This week’s festive viewer-submitted photos
Capture the magic of the season! Join KTVZ and Advanced Northwest Welding for our Sweet Santa Photo Contest and share your best Santa snapshots for a…
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Save the Date: From a local Marker’s Market to a pet Christmas party, here are some events happening this weekend in Central Oregon
Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Kelsey Merison highlights three local events, from a Maker’s Market in Redmond to…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Friday, November 12th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, December 12th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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Northwest ranchers, Sisters beef cooperative bring holiday comfort to Bend, other Ronald McDonald Houses
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — In the spirit of the holiday season, Sisters-based Country Natural Beef, the country’s largest rancher-owned beef…
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Habitat for Humanity of La Pine Sunriver names ReStore Upcycle Challenge winners; online auction underway
La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Habitat for Humanity of La Pine Sunriver said Thursday it’s excited to unveil the winners of the 2025 ReStore Upcycle…
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25th annual Shop with a Cop’s final tally: Nearly 100 kids teamed up with 79 officers to choose gifts for families
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office said Thursday that it’s proud to celebrate the success of the recent, 25th annual Shop…
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Fences for Fido leads delivery of 20,000 pounds of donated pet food for Warm Springs families
(Update: Video Added) WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ) — As families on the Warm Springs Reservation prepare for the winter months and the holiday season,…
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Black-led nonprofits across Oregon receive $720,000 in grants, thanks to Oregon Community Foundation
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Community Foundation announced Wednesday, it donated $720,000 in grants to 30 Black-led nonprofits across the…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Thursday, December 11th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, December 11th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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DCSO joins forces with Sleep in Heavenly Peace to serve a family in need
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is celebrating a special act of kindness that helped a local family in need. During this…
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‘The Train Man’ brings his model trains back to the Downtown Bend Library for holiday family fun; here’s the schedule
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Michael “The Train Man” Lavrich started sharing his model trains with delighted children—and adults—roughly 25 years ago…
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PASSHOLDER PERKS: First Mt. Bachelor Passholder Party for ’25/’26 season happening tonight in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening tonight, December 10th at Hawkeye and Huckleberry Lounge in Bend, it’s the first Mt. Bachelor Passholder Party for the…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Wednesday, December 10th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Wednesday, December 10th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to…
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Scouting America on the High Desert could see major impact from Secretary Hegseth’s potential funding cuts
(Adding video and quotes from Eagle Scout Chris Piper) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has drafted a memo to Congress with a plan…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Tuesday, December 9th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Tuesday, December 9th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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Raiders pride shines at Bend watch party despite tough season
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — It may have been a difficult season for Raiders fans, with the team sitting at 2–11, but that didn’t stop Central…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Monday, December 8th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Monday, December 8th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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