There’s a new furry face at the Humane Society of Central Oregon, and he’s ready to steal some hearts. Amber from the Humane Society joined us for this week’s Pet Pals segment to introduce Kiwi, a two-month-old male kitten who’s just about to be available for adoption. Kiwi is scheduled to be neutered by the shelter’s veterinarian
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon residents are facing a surge in allergy symptoms. The obvious culprit is the blooming juniper, but birch pollen might also be a factor. Medical experts at Central Oregon Ear, Nose and Throat say every person has different things their allergic too. And allergy issues can persist year-round, rather than
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Winter blues are no match for the fishing power of this week’s Big Ol Fish participants. Jim Peters reeled in an impressive 32-inch Mackinaw from Crescent Lake while Nad Pordlaw caught an even bigger 35-inch steelhead trout out of his secret winter fishing location. No clue why he’s not sharing that spot, look at that
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Spring break is breathing new life into the local economy in Sisters, as families and travelers flock to Central Oregon following a slower-than-usual winter season. Across the state, many schools are out for Spring Break, and the influx of visitors is already making an impact—especially for small businesses that rely on
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SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — A bull elk near Sunriver, Ore., was spotted in the Deschutes River and appeared to be entangled with netting on its antlers, as captured in a video by Stuart Schmalt. Schmalt captured the elk with their herd crossing the river early Thursday morning. The Problem Solvers have done in-depth reporting on
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(Update: adding press release and photos from Sisters Fire) SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A fifth-wheel RV was destroyed by fire Wednesday afternoon at the Sisters RV Park, with flames spreading to nearby trees and grass. Emergency crews were dispatched to the park at 1100 E. Highway 20 at approximately 3:03 p.m. on March 25, 2026.
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Wednesday, March 25th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/. It’s under the Contests tab on KTVZ.com.
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It was a fantastic week of adorable pet pictures sent into us by our viewers. We had some best buds, some beautiful multi-colored eyes, and of course we also had this cute little Louie who is clearly going through a tough time. We can all sympathize with the feeling of just hanging in there. Don’t
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PORTLAND, Ore. (CSI) — Oregon ranks as the fifth least affordable state in the nation as rising costs for essential household expenses continue to outpace income growth. A new report from the Common Sense Institute finds that Oregon households must now spend approximately $18,300 more annually to cover basic needs compared to 2019. The analysis,
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Monday, March 23rd. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/. It’s under the Contests tab on KTVZ.com.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new locally driven bagel shop is preparing to open its doors in Bend, bringing fresh bagels, espresso and family-inspired recipes to the community. Mimi’s Bagel Deli announced the upcoming opening on social media, thanking customers for their support during the early stages of the business. Owners said community turnout at
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) Another “No Kings” rally is set to take place in Bend later this month as part of a nationwide movement. Organizers with 50-50-1 Central Oregon say they are planning a march, protest and mutual aid event for Saturday, March 28. The event will begin at Drake Park at 1 p.m., followed by
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This week for Pet Pals, the Humane Society of Central Oregon is spotlighting Domino, a one-year-old herding mix with plenty of puppy energy and a whole lot of heart. Domino is spunky, loving, and highly treat-motivated, making him eager to learn and easy to train with consistent positive reinforcement. While he can be a little
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week’s furry friend is Talula, a 2-year-old mixed breed looking for her forever home at BrightSide Animal Center in Redmond! Talula loves tug-of-war, her toys, and her male dog “boyfriends”. BrightSide animal Center is unsure of her exact breed, however they say she is a mix of “love and energy”!
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend woman is taking legal action against the operators of Desert Sage Memory Care after her 90-year-old mother, Doris, suffered second-degree burns and a high fever when she was allegedly left unattended in a courtyard during a high temperatures. Nancy Kerrigan claims the facility was negligent in its care of
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, March 19th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/. It’s under the Contests tab on KTVZ.com.
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Tuesday, March 17th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/. It’s under the Contests tab on KTVZ.com.
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Monday, March 16th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/. It’s under the Contests tab on KTVZ.com.
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KATY, Tx. (KTVZ) — A 13-year-old climber from Bend is now among the nation’s top adaptive athletes after earning a podium finish at a national competition in Texas. Evangeline Crossman placed second at the 2026 USA Paraclimbing National Championships in Katy, competing against some of the top adaptive climbers in the country. The Bend teen
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(Adding context, history, and background information from an Oregon Department Fish and Wildlife Biologist). BLUE RIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Central Oregon man’s dream encounter came true Friday: capturing the McKenzie River Ranger District’s first confirmed wolf on video. Jake Rau spotted the animal feeding on roadkill deer along Highway 126 in Willamette National Forest.
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