El Sancho on Bend’s Westside to become ‘Runaround Sue’ BBQ restaurant
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — In an exclusive interview with KTVZ News, the owner of El Sancho taco shop laid out his plan to create a restaurant he’s wanted…
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Annual Artist Studio Tour event by Sisters Arts Association highlights work from local artists
This weekend in Central Oregon, art lovers had the chance to step inside the creative world of local artists. The Sisters Arts Association hosted its…
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Dump City Dumplings renovating to become The Roundabout Pub, set to open at the end of September
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Dump City Dumplings restaurant on Galveston Avenue in Bend, known for starting as a food cart in downtown Bend, is now…
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Pet Pals: These three cute and tiny kittens are just as adorable as you’d expect
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Gary, Ted and Nancy are a trio of small kittens waiting for a new home to romp and play in, waiting at the Humane Society of…
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Avelo Airlines pulling out of Redmond, West Coast several weeks early, leaving customers scrambling
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Avelo Airlines, which announced this summer that it would be ending its flights out of Redmond on Dec. 1, confirmed Friday to…
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Problem Solvers: Former caregiver of Desert Sage Memory Care speaks out after second heat-related incident in a year
In the fall of 2024, KTVZ’s Problem Solvers broke the story of a resident at Aspen Ridge Memory Care facility passing away after being left in the…
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Furry Friends: Husky-mix Yarick is looking for the perfect home
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) This week’s Furry Friend is Yarick, a 3-year-old Husky-mix looking for his forever home at Brightside Animal Center in Redmond.…
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Owner of suspected Alfalfa-area puppy mill barred from having animals; prosecutors seek forfeiture of 49 rescued dogs
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Alfalfa-area resident Lorinda Maxwell, the owner of “Kameo Poodles,” has been granted conditional release as her animal…
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Mud Bay to match customers’ pet food purchases on Neighborhood Pet Store Day in donations to NW shelters, rescues
OLYMPIA, Wash. (KTVZ) – Local independent pet retailer Mud Bay will match all customer pet food purchases on Neighborhood Pet Store Day, Saturday,…
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Community Conversations: Deschutes County’s only dedicated bunny rescue is in desperate need of volunteers
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon’s only dedicated bunny rescue, Embers Wildflower Bunny Rescue, is helping abandoned and surrendered bunnies…
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Kids Take the Reins at 56th Annual Jefferson County Cowdeo
(Update: Adding video) The Jefferson County Event Complex is hosting the 56th Annual Cowdeo presented by NextEra Energy & Bright Wood Saturday,…
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Nearly 300 hoarded dogs rescued from horrid conditions in Mexico; Bend’s Street Dog Hero bringing 10 to Oregon
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — In a heartbreaking case of animal hoarding, 298 dogs were recently confiscated from a property in…
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Pet Pals: Archer — shy on the outside, lovebug on the inside
Meet Archer, a lovable but shy mixed breed mutt. It may look like she needs time to warmup but once she does, you will have a friend for life. Head…
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Furry Friends: Bro, Sol, and Soshi are a dynamic trio
This week we have a trio of cats named Soshi, Sol, and Bro. Soshi and Sol are six, meanwhile Bro is about nine and some would say he’s a bit of a…
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Bend Urban Gardens shares tips for winterizing your garden before the seasons change
(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With many different microclimates and sometimes unpredictable weather, gardeners in Central Oregon have a…
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Cascade Natural Gas launches hybrid heating system pilot in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Cascade natural gas is testing out new heating technology in Bend. The company is launching a pilot project to see if dual fuel…
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Pet Pals: Nebby and Celeste are very sweet and playful!
Nebby and Celeste are two playful four-month-old kittens looking for their forever home. The veterinary team gave them high marks for being…
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Furry Friends: Stella the sweet girl will melt your heart
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week’s Furry Friend is Stella, a sweet 10-month-old cattle dog mix looking for her forever home at Brightside Animal…
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Museum’s Indigenous Speakers Series continues with three events this Fall
BEND, OR — This fall, the High Desert Museum’s popular Indigenous Speakers Series returns with three vibrant and inspiring…
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Central Oregon food trucks impacted by poor air quality during Labor Day weekend
This Labor Day weekend, smoky skies and air quality advisories in Central Oregon haven’t just been keeping people out of parks and trails —…
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