Pet Pals: Penelope is a sweet girl with a lot to say
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Amber from the Humane Society of Central Oregon stopped by Friday with Penelope, a 3-month-old mixed-breed pup who is all ready…
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Update: Seriously injured, rescued bald eagle – the third in weeks – is doing well after a week of care at Think Wild
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Think Wild Central Oregon is caring for its third seriously injured bald eagle already this year. But while the first…
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Wildfire smoke hit Bend, other Oregon cities less during 2025 wildfire season, bucking long-term trend, DEQ says
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon air quality impacts from the 2025 wildfire season were “minimal,” compared to previous years, as the state’s largest…
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COCC classified staff begin strike authorization vote; walkout would be the second in the state
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Unionized classified staff at Central Oregon Community College launched a strike authorization vote Friday morning to protest…
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Cascades East Transit expanding region’s Dial-A-Ride service, plans paratransit pilot in Deschutes River Woods
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Cascades East Transit, operated by the Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council, announced Friday that it is expanding…
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Sunriver Music Festival gears up for busy spring and summer
SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — The 49th season of the landmark Sunriver Music Festival will take place this year and at least one work by an American…
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‘Celebrate the inch-stones’: Central Oregon toddler with rare brain disorder defies odds, makes incredible progress
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Back in 2024, KTVZ News introduced viewers to a Central Oregon baby facing extraordinary challenges. Now, as he celebrates…
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Mt. Bachelor reopens after wind-caused closure; some lifts closed for de-icing
Mt. Bachelor reopened Friday morning, a day after high winds prompted its closure, but some blustery and icy conditions had some lifts on…
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Burn pile, thought to be out, rekindles in high winds, races across nearly two acres NE of Sisters
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 2-day-old burn pile that was believed to be out rekindled in Wednesday’s strong winds northeast of Sisters, burning nearly…
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City of Madras outlines leadership struggles; councilors managing city after recent departures
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Madras City Council is overseeing city management collectively after the recent departure of an interim city…
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Deschutes National Forest plans 11,000 acres of spring prescribed burning; health officials urge smoke readiness
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes National Forest said Wednesday that firefighters plan to start spring understory prescribed burning season as…
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Bend-La Pine’s new ‘choice option’ high school has its new name: Deschutes River High
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-La Pine Schools has chosen a name for its newest high school, opening next fall. The new choice option school will be…
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Creating pathways to success: Heart of Oregon Corps receives boost from O’Reilly Automotive Foundation
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – From building affordable homes to mitigating wildfire risks to providing local childcare and distributing fresh food,…
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Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council chosen as a community host for 2026 Weaver Awards
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council announced Tuesday that it’s been selected as one of 25 Community Host organizations for…
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Kids and families invited to Camp Fire Central Oregon’s ‘Absolutely Incredible Kid Day’ ice skating party
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Hey kids! It’s time to “ready, set, skate!” for FREE with Camp Fire Central Oregon on Sunday at The Pavilion in Bend. The…
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Oregon State Legislature approves $42M for OSU-Cascades student health and recreation center
(Update: adding video, comments from students, dean of OSU-Cascades, and local lawmakers) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Years of growth are continuing here in…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Tuesday, March 10th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Tuesday, March 10th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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RootedHomes opens applications for Redmond affordable homeownership community
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — RootedHomes recently announced that it has opened applications for Rooted at Antler, a permanently affordable, net-zero…
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Red Cross urges March blood donations, to make up for serious shortage; here’s the local schedule
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The American Red Cross is urging donors to help the national blood supply recover following a severe shortage in February…
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‘We stay ready so others may live!’: Deschutes County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue conducts rescue training mission
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Search & Rescue teams fanned out from Edison Sno-Park over the weekend, looking for six…
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