Pet Pics: Nothing beats a head scratch
Take a look at this week’s batch of pet pictures. Like this one, the happiest cat in the world reminding us all, nothing beats a head scratch. To…
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Oregon sets maximum rent hikes for 2026 – but it’s no longer just one number
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon’s Department of Administrative Services published Tuesday the maximum rent increases allowed by law for 2026 – but it’s…
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BINGO! Support Think Wild of Central Oregon this Thursday
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Calling all Bingo lovers! This Thursday marks Think Wild’s last ‘Bingo on the Brew Deck’ fundraising event at the Cascade Lakes…
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Central Oregon Animal Welfare Summit happening in Bend in October
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Tuesday, October 14th, join the Humane Society of Central Oregon, CAMP, Fences for Fido and more at Silver Moon Brewing for…
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Central Oregon Fire Chiefs’ Association to open debris burning Wednesday
CENTRAL OREGON (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Fire Chiefs’ Association works with local, state, and federal partners to determine when to…
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BLM begins proactive wildfire mitigation work through prescribed burns
OREGON (KTVZ) — The Bureau of Land Management recently began prescribed burning operations throughout Oregon and Washington as conditions became…
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New Redmond recreation center nearing completion
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ)– The new Redmond Recreation Center is starting to take shape, with nearly all of the outer walls now complete. Construction…
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Building a Better Bend announces upcoming ‘Retrofitting Bend for a Resilient Future’ lecture
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Building a Better Bend, a local nonproft, announced the second lecture in its annual lecture series, with the theme…
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HAPPENING WEDNESDAY: Bend Police Department invites you to ‘Coffee with a Cop’
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Wednesday, October 1st, the Bend Police Department invites you to chat with officers over a cup of joe. From 9 a.m. to 11…
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Healing Reins 26th annual ‘Diamonds and Dust’ fundraising gala welcomed hundreds of guests
TUMALO, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Saturday, Healing Reins Equine Assisted Services held its 26th-annual ‘Diamonds and Dust’ fundraising gala, welcoming in…
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One Class at a Time: Pilot Butte Middle School’s Tech Design Program Gets a Boost
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Our One Class at a Time segment continues to spotlight outstanding educators in Central Oregon and thanks to the support of Mid…
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Last Blockbuster on earth celebrates the company’s 40th birthday
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– The world’s last remaining Blockbuster is about to celebrate a major milestone and it’s inviting the community to join the…
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Pet Pals: Grayson is a little furball of a kitten, in need of a lap
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Grayson is just two months old, but is ready for adoption starting Saturday at the Humane Society of Central…
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Furry Friends: Meet the Notorious Biggie Smalls!
This week we have a seven year old care named Biggie Smalls! He’s called that because he’s a bit of a bobble head with a smaller body. But also,…
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Save the Date: Sisters Folk Festival & Hero’s on the Run 5k 10k
Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Matthew Draxton highlights three local events, from the Sisters Folk Festival to…
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Oregon Department of Forestry to receive Community Wildfire Defense Grant
OREGON (KTVZ) — Two project proposals led by the Oregon Department of Forestry along with four other projects in Oregon have been selected to be…
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Redmond Fire and Rescue to re-open outdoor burning next week
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — At 8 a.m. on Wednesday, October 1st, Redmond Fire and Rescue will re-open outdoor burning. With the forecasted decrease in…
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Pay it Forward: Deschutes County Search & Rescue
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– One of the best parts of life in Central Oregon is the great outdoors but when something goes wrong on an adventure, there’s…
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Community Conversations: New cleanup effort ‘The Big Bend Pickup’ launches in October
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new community cleanup event is taking shape in Bend, aiming to expand the work already being done through the Bend…
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Big Ol’ Fish: Catching fish is a family affair
Take a look at this awesome brown trout caught out of diamond lake by Reina. Her and her grandpa are proving that catching fish is a family affair.…
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