Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Matthew Draxton highlights three local events, from an art show and sale in Redmond to the return of The Environmental Center’s Earth Day Fair & Parade at Alpenglow Park in Bend. For many more and to submit your own events, visit https://events.ktvz.com.
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, April 24th. 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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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — More than 200 women gathered at Tetherow Resort in Bend last night for a sold-out Deschutes Women in Business event. The gathering focused on connection, honesty and momentum for women in business, centered on the concept of leverage. This gathering addressed how women use leverage to build businesses, make career-defining decisions
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Right now, Harper, a 5-year-old from Bend, is trying to be the 2026 Jr. Ranger in a Ranger Rick Magazine competition. According to her mom, Harper has been a nature enthusiast her entire life and would be the perfect fit! If she wins, she could earn $20,000, enjoy an exclusive wildlife experience with
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — From the future of Elkhorn Avenue to water levels for the summer, Mayor Ed Fitch answers viewer-submitted questions for this month’s Ask the Mayor. Viewers can submit questions for Mayor Fitch at any time as part of our monthly segment – just click here.
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UPDATE: Adding video BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Northwest homebuilder Hayden Homes announced Wednesday a pledge to invest $25 million to charitable causes by 2030, as it launches its Give As You Go™ Fund, an initiative connecting homebuilding with a commitment to building a strong community across the Northwest. The fund will focus on philanthropic priorities including housing solutions, youth and education, food security, and Hayden Homes’ non-profit, First Story, the company said
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Update: Adding video SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Firefighters on the Sisters Ranger District are planning prescribed burning ignitions Thursday, if conditions are favorable. Firefighters plan to conduct up to 120 acres of ignitions on Flymon 7 South Prescribed Burn, located 5 miles southwest of Lake Billy Chinook, the Deschutes National Forest said Wednesday in a news
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Update: Adding video SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — As the impacts of recent federally directed changes to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) work rules begin to show in Oregon, the state Department of Human Services shared information Wednesday, to help people who have lost benefits, or may lose them soon, understand how they may be able
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Zoo’s favorite “branch manager” celebrated a milestone this week, turning 15 years old. Despite his age, Filbert is still active and doing well. According to the zoo, his care team is keeping him moving with extra swim time and creative training sessions — even spreading out snacks to encourage him
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Raynie is a third grade student at Oak Meadow Elementary School and enjoys math and art. Math is great for beginning meteorologists due to all the calculations and numbers involved with forecasting. She is also a fan of art, which is also important when you are building the graphics you need for your weather presentation.
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Deschutes County commissioners voted 3-0 Wednesday to send a grievance filed by former Sheriff’s Captain William Bailey over his firing to an arbitrator, who will be chosen by mutual agreement, take testimony on the issues and make a recommendation to the board in coming months.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening this weekend, the Bend Police Department will host a DEA Drug Takeback event. The department says it’s to give citizens a chance to safely dispose of unwanted or unused prescriptions, as flushing old prescriptions can add the drugs to the water table, and throwing them in the garbage could mean they end up in
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — It’s Earth Day today! This year’s theme is “Our Power, Our Planet”, to emphasize how small, daily actions from average people can help protect the environment. This weekend, you can celebrate locally! Head on over to the annual Earth Day Fair & Parade in Bend on Saturday at Alpenglow Park from 11 a.m. to
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JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening next, Lake Billy Chinook is about to get very busy. The Oregon State Marine Board will conduct its annual marine law enforcement training on Lake Billy Chinook in Jefferson County between April 27th and May 8th. According to the board, this intensive training is designed for new or seasonal marine law
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GRANTS PASS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for a 1983 cold case in Oregon. The state justice departments says 73-year-old Marcus Sanfratello pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the first degree. The victim is Teresa Peroni, who was Sanfratello’s girlfriend when she went missing. Investigators say new DNA
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CROOK COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Prineville readers, are you missing a pig? The Crook County Sheriff’s Office posted this to their facebook page on Tuesday: They say this little piggy was found near Bear Creek Road. If this is your pig, or you know who it belongs to, you’re asked to contact the Crook County
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — If you see a man riding around Central Oregon on a classic motorcycle with a big poodle in the sidecar, stop: He wants to talk to you about something very important. Max Orsini and his service dog Gnocchi are spreading the message of Orsini’s charity, Ride4LifeNW, by traveling around the state
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Tuesday, April 21st. 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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UPDATE: Adding video BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend man facing two counts of murder and conspiracy in the 2020 murder-for-hire deaths of a couple at their northeast Bend home has pleaded guilty to reduced charges of manslaughter and is expected to receive a 20-year prison sentence. Last week’s plea deal comes less than a month after Nathan Shane Detroit’s uncle, Kenneth
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BANDON, Ore. (KTVZ) — Back in February 2025, KTVZ News brought you a developing story regarding the West Coast Game Park Safari in Bandon, after a December 2024 inspection conducted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture revealed the safari’s conditions. Several big cats appeared malnourished with visible ribs and hip bones. Coos County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested
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