Longtime Bend staple, Farmer Brown’s fruit stand, damaged by high winds
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– It wasn’t just high heat and fire risk today, we also saw strong wind gusts. One gust nearly destroyed a beloved Bend fruit…
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A ‘Super COW’ at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds will help handle the extra cellphone call load this busy season
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — There will be plenty of friendly animals on display at this week’s Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo, but only one “Super…
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Partially blind, deaf dog runs away on a walk by the Deschutes River, sparks Bend community search that ends happily
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — What began as a peaceful morning walk turned into a 12-hour rescue mission in Bend on Saturday that showed the community coming…
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Newberry Regional Partnership develops 5-year plan to tackle homelessness, education, wildfire risk and more
Over the course of nearly two years, the Newberry Regional Partnership surveyed the community on top issues. The group has established a five-year…
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Here comes the fun! Preparing for this week’s 105th Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Wednesday marks the start of the Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo. Through next Sunday, you can enjoy games, food, rides,…
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Rare, orphaned flying squirrel rescued, is being cared for by Think Wild in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Think Wild, Central Oregon’s wildlife hospital and conservation center, said Monday it recently admitted an orphaned northern…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Monday, July 28th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Monday, July 28th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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Every Kid Fund highlights grant recipient Cale, skilled musician from Cascades School of Music.
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– A fund which pays for kids to get into after school programs is helping out Central Oregon again this summer. The 2025 Every Kid…
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Deschutes Children’s Foundation announces Every Kid Fund grant recipients
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes Children’s Foundation has proudly announced the 2025 Every Kid Fund recipients. Managed by DCF, this endowment fund…
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Habitat for Humanity La Pine Sunriver welcomes four new board members
La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Habitat for Humanity La Pine Sunriver is pleased to announce the addition of four new members to its Board of Directors.…
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Shepherd’s House Ministries issues urgent plea for bottled water donations amid more summer heat
With Central Oregon in the thick of summer and daytime temperatures consistently in the 90s, individuals experiencing homelessness are at heightened…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Friday, July 25th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, July 25th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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Save the Date: ‘Balloons Over Bend’ returns to Central Oregon
Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Kelsey Merison highlights three local events, from the return of ‘Balloons Over…
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Governor Kotek signs bill establishing permanent statewide shelter program
(Update: Adding video) TIGARD, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek commemorated Thursday the signing of House Bill 3644, which establishes an…
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Fresh chapter: Favorite Bend restaurant formerly known as Esta Bien is reborn under new owners as Simon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A familiar favorite in Bend’s culinary scene is turning the page to an exciting new chapter. “Formerly known as Esta Bien, the…
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100+ Women Who Care Central Oregon donates nearly $15,000 to Meals on Wheels, a lifeline for many seniors
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Â Meals on Wheels, a program of the Council on Aging of Central Oregon, is a lifeline for many older adults in the region,…
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Mid Oregon Credit Union pledges $225,000 to support St. Charles Health System’s health care initiatives
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mid Oregon Credit Union recently pledged $225,000 to support health care initiatives across Central Oregon with a donation to…
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OHA launches ‘Connect to Hope’ awareness campaign, data dashboard on third anniversary of 988
The Oregon Health Authority is marking the third anniversary of 988 — the three-digit number that anyone can call, text or chat when in need of…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Wednesday, July 23rd
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Wednesday, July 23rd. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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City of Bend joins Youth Career Connect Program to offer internships
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend said Tuesday it is joining the Youth Career Connect program to engage with local youth, offer valuable…
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