Community gets first look at plans for new Bend Senior High School auditorium
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Senior High School hosted an open house Thursday evening to show the early designs for the new auditorium, replacing the…
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Community Conversations: MountainStar offers a lifeline to local families, and you can help at ‘Birdies for Babies’
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — MountainStar Family Relief Nursery is providing essential support to families facing poverty, housing instability, and other…
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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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Save the Date: Pole, Pedal, Paddle and more!
Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Matthew Draxton highlights three local events, from the Redmond Farmers Market to…
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Ask the Mayor: Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler discusses encampments, speeding, and litter
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — From the future of Bend following the latest encampment closures, to speeding litter in downtown, pedestrian accommodations and…
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Pilot Butte 8th graders show off their capstone projects at PBMS ‘Showcase extravaganza’
BEND, Ore. –(KTVZ)– Pilot Butte Middle School held a showcase extravaganza. It was a night showcasing capstone projects by the eighth graders. They…
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Out & About: Mama geese and her goslings enjoying the spring sun
It was another week of gorgeous photos sent in by you our viewers. Among the great shots was this picture from Jim St. John who captured a mama geese…
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Big Ol’ Fish: Isaak Hammil with a massive mackinaw and more
Check out this week’s impressive group of catches. We have a few salmon, a trout, and this impressive 16 pound Mackinaw from Isaak. He didn’t share…
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Whatever floats your boat: Trinity Lutheran sixth-graders make a splash at Cardboard Boat Regatta
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The sixth-graders in the science class of Trinity Lutheran Middle School teacher Alisa Jeffries enjoyed a different sort of test…
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Bend La Pine Education Foundation hosts 17th annual Trivia Night
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Local residents packed Silver Moon Brewing for a lively Trivia Night Fundraiser supporting The Bend La Pine Education…
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Ask the Mayor: Redmond Mayor Ed Fitch discusses water sustainability, city development and the new Amazon facility
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — From questions about water sustainability in town and upcoming development plans, to questions about traffic safety and…
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Senior Sunrise: Saluting the class of 2025, May 15
It’s graduation season, and KTVZ is offering a way to share the pride your family has in your member of the Class of 2025! To submit a picture of…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Thursday, May 15th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, April 25th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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Junior Forecaster: Jackson, who enjoys the rain
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Jackson helped KTVZ News Chief Meteorologist John Carroll forecast the weather as our Junior Forecaster Wednesday. He is a…
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Whispering Winds & Street Dog Hero team up to give seniors the gift of companionship
BEND, Ore. –(KTVZ)– Puppies frolicked and played in the courtyard of the Whispering Winds retirement community today. The people at this assisted…
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Longtime senior producers for NBC’s Dateline & Nightly News visit the KTVZ Studios
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The KTVZ Studio was bustling with questions and great stories from Sandy and Bruce Cummings as they made a special visit…
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Pet Pics Sweepstakes: Silly Goose
In this week’s Pet Pics Sweepstakes, we check out some of your adorable pets, including one silly Goose and a six-toed cat. Make sure you submit your…
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Viewer Video: Busy beaver chows down on dinner
Check out this video captured by one of our loyal viewers, Johnny Oliver. It shows the state of Oregon’s official animal, a beaver chowing down on…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Tuesday, May 13th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, April 25th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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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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