Local cat cafe celebrates second anniversary
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend’s only cat cafe, Playful Paws, is celebrating its second anniversary tomorrow. Alongside their birthday. They’re also…
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Local Alert Weather Day Saturday, Air Quality Alert today, high heat into next week
BEND, Ore (KTVZ). The Flat Fire is continuing to provide the region with smoky skies leading to an Air Quality Advisory for the Tri-Counties.…
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Samson Garner’s ex-wife testifies about end of troubled marriage at his trial on charges he plotted a mass shooting at Smith Rock
Samson Garner’s ex-wife testified by video at his trial Friday, offering details about how their marriage had hit rough times and she eventually…
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Warm Springs man pleads guilty to assault of girlfriend, who jumped from moving car to escape
(Update: Adding video) WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Warm Springs man pleaded guilty in federal court Friday to assaulting his girlfriend with a…
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Oregon officials seek public’s help to find boy, 11, who went missing from Redmond with his father and may be at risk
(Update: Adding video) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Human Services is asking for the public’s help in finding an 11-year-old boy…
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Congressman Cliff Bentz visits Redmond smokejumpers, talks wildfires and redistricting
REDMOND, Ore (KTVZ) – Congressman Cliff Bentz was in Redmond Friday, speaking with smokejumpers from the Redmond Air Center. While there he took…
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LOCAL ALERT WEATHER DAY: Extended period of high heat across the high desert
Bend, OR (KTVZ) -10AM UPDATE: AIR QUALITY CONCERNS ACROSS CENTRAL OREGONAir quality is slightly unhealthy to unhealthy this morning. Be aware of…
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Furry Friends: Casper is full of energy and looking for his fur-ever home
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week’s Furry Friend is Casper, a 1-year-old Cattle Dog/Husky mix looking for his forever home at Brightside Animal…
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Forest Service opens up 600 fire support positions in Oregon, Washington, and Alaska
OREGON (KTVZ) — The USDA Forest Service has announced it will be hiring nearly 600 fire support positions in Oregon, Washington, and Alaska. It…
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Save the Date: Cat and dog events and a bee-keeping class happening this weekend in Central Oregon
Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Kelsey Merison highlights three local events, from a ‘Dogs and Lagers’ festival…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Friday, August 22nd
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, August 22nd. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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President Trump plans executive order in an attempt to end mail-in ballots. How could it affect Central Oregon voters?
President Trump says he plans to sign an executive order ending mail-in ballots nationwide. Opponents say the move would cause major challenges —…
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Out & About: Angry skies make for impressive photos
It was another impressive round of photos for this week’s Out and About segment. Look at this stunning visual from viewer Michael Caligure. What an…
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Big Ol’ Fish: Emmett reeled in an incredible Bass, & more
Check out little fisherman Emmett who reeled in this cool Bass from the Snake River. We also had some great catches from Jeremy, Linda, and Dietmar.…
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Horse from neglect case finds a new home at Equine Outreach
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Today, a horse with a troubled past got a new home. Easter the horse is one of fifteen horses under the care of the Deschutes…
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Are you the best bartender in Central Oregon? Applications are open for Sunriver Resort’s 7-week competition series
The deadline to apply is August 31st Show off your skills and shake things up at our 7-week Bartending Competition Series running September 26 –…
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Bend Girl Scout’s project aims to protect local waterways from harmful sunscreen chemicals
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A new sign at Riverbend Park is asking river users to choose “river-friendly” sun protection. It’s…
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Portland man arrested on charges of rape, abuse while working at Camp Caldera in Camp Sherman
Note: This article has been corrected to reflect that the individual identified and arrested by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office was not a camp…
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Problem Solvers: Wives of men incarcerated at Deer Ridge Correctional Institution speak out on visitiaton issues
(Update: Adding video) State prison near Madras tells KTVZ it has half the visitor space of others around Oregon MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Long drives,…
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Back to School: Redmond School Board votes on cell phone policy
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Redmond School District is moving forward with new rules on cell phones and other personal devices. Wednesday evening,…
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