Sunrise Birthdays: Friday, June 5th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, June 5th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/.
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21 Cares for Kids: Highlighting our six incredible community partners making a difference for Central Oregon children
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A warm bed. A caring mentor. New clothes for school. For many children, these simple things can make all the difference. That’s why KTVZ’s 21 Cares for Kids program shines a spotlight on local nonprofits working to give kids the support they need to thrive. The Assistance League of Bend provides
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Bend Doctor Who Took Charge During Deadly Hantavirus Outbreak Finally Returns Home
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After weeks spent aboard a cruise ship off the coast of Africa, followed by a lengthy stay inside one of the nation’s most secure quarantine facilities, Dr. Stephen Kornfeld is finally back where he wants to be: home in Bend. “Being home is everything,” Kornfeld said. “Just to sleep in my
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Boys & Girls Club of Bend members reach gold card status; announces La Pine expansion; and name change
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Dozens of kids at the Boys and Girls Club of Bend celebrated a big milestone on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. KTVZ’s Tracee Tuesday presented fourth grader Clara with her Gold Card — recognizing members who attend at least 105 days a year. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend has rebranded
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75-year-old hiker rescued after medical emergency in Badlands Wilderness near Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County Search and Rescue volunteers and Bend Fire & Rescue personnel rescued a 75-year-old Portland area woman who became ill while hiking in the Badlands Wilderness Area east of Bend on Wednesday, June 3rd, at 5:11 p.m. A Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Special Services Deputy received a report that the
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Oregon Zoo welcomes rare red panda Enoki
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Enoki, a red panda born June 13, 2023, has arrived at the Oregon Zoo in Portland, Ore., and is settling into her new habitat. The furry nearly 3-year-old’s move was recommended by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ Species Survival Plan to help ensure the long-term future of red panda populations.
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Congrats Grad 2026: Fourth round of senior shoutouts!
A special salute to grads across Central Oregon! This is a time to honor the hard work, dedication, and bright futures of our local graduates who are ready to take the next big step. Do you have a graduate this year? We invite proud families and friends to share their favorite graduation photos, and help
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Wear orange and red for Ember: How you can support the Cuen family following a tragic loss
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregonians are asked to wear orange and red on Friday, June 5th, for a local girl named Ember. Ember is the six-year-old Vern Patrick Elementary student who was killed near Suttle Lake over Memorial Day Weekend. The community is asked to wear the colors on Friday to “keep the Ember
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Pleasant Thursday with mostly quiet conditions through the weekend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – As we head through the end of the week, expect mostly quiet weather across the High Desert. Today will be dry and mostly sunny with highs reaching the low to mid 70s. Similar temperatures will return on Friday. Expect increasing clouds tomorrow evening ahead of mountain showers that will continue into
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Sunriver Resort Farmers Market returns with fresh produce and artisan crafts through September
SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) The Sunriver Resort Farmers Market has returned for the 2026 season, offering Central Oregon residents and visitors a vibrant array of fresh produce, baked goods and artisan crafts every Thursday through Sept. 3. This bustling market not only highlights the region’s local farmers and food producers but also provides a visually rich
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Deschutes County hosts free health fair for families
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Parents and children across Deschutes County recently attended a free health fair in Bend today at the Deschutes County Health Services building. The event offered various health and family services, including free coupons for farmers markets, information on local child care programs, dental screenings and a mobile food pantry. Deschutes County
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Junior Forecaster: Kai has a birthday forecast for Central Oregon
Kai is a fourth grade student at North Star Elementary School and is a fan of math and social studies. The big news for the day for Kai is that he is celebrating his 10th birthday today. Celebrations all day at school and tonight is Navigator Night, which is the end of year celebration for
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Make plans for Pet Anxiety before the 4th
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Pet owners are advised to start planning now for potential pet anxiety related to July 4th fireworks. It can take a while to get an appointment with a vet, or fill a specialized prescription. If you are a new pet owners and your pet reacted poorly to recent the recent thunderstorms
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Employee injured, vehicles destroyed in fire at Bend auto wrecking yard
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A vehicle fire broke out at B&R Auto Wrecking on Highway 97 just north of Bend today. The accidental blaze, caused by a spark igniting fuel fumes during vehicle dismantling, resulted in a minor injury to one employee and destroyed two vehicles along with around 50 tires. Firefighters contained the fire
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Students raise funds for Environmental Center through sneaker drive
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Students from North Star Elementary School’s Green Team, recently collected more than 400 used sneakers. The sustainability-focused club undertook the recycling drive to keep shoes out of landfills and raise money for The Environmental Center, a local nonprofit. The Green Team, composed of third through fifth-grade students, voted to direct all
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Madras to elect Mayor and City Council Members in November
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Voters in Madras will be electing a new Mayor in November. Mayor Mike Lepin has announced he is not running for reelection. Lepin has served as Mayor since 2023.Voters in Madras will also be electing three City Council Members on the November ballot.Below are the offices voters will see on their
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Train fire near Deschutes River Woods highlights value of defensible space
(UPDATE – 6/3/26: vegetation mitigation helped stop the spread of the fire) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A locomotive fire Tuesday afternoon near Deschutes River Woods could have sparked a much larger wildfire, but officials say years of vegetation mitigation work in the neighborhood helped keep the incident contained. Bend Fire & Rescue responded around 3:15
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Stray showers today then dry heading into the weekend
Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – A few scattered showers today in the region, but nothing widespread or organized. The normal high temperature for the high desert is around 70-degrees, so the cloud cover and spotty showers cooled us from the 80s we saw yesterday, but still slightly above normal by a few degrees. The quick one
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Investment advisor pleads guilty to $1.6 million fraud scheme in Oregon
BAKER CITY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Jeffrey Thomas Higgins, a 54-year-old Baker City man, pleaded guilty to investment advisor fraud after orchestrating a nearly 17-year scheme. Higgins stole client stock shares, sold them, and funneled the proceeds into his personal bank account, defrauding at least 14 investors of more than $1.6 million. The fraud scheme spanned
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Slight chance of AM rain, decreasing clouds
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Expect a cloudy start to Wednesday with a chance for a passing shower this morning. Skies will gradually become sunnier throughout the day. There is a slight chance for a isolated thunderstorms today across parts of eastern Oregon. For Central Oregon, the best chance for a rumble of thunder will be
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