BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Dear Mom Cafe earned the top prize at the High Desert Food & Farm Alliance’s third annual SOUPer Bowl on Saturday, February 7th–one day before the big game. The Bend-based restaurant won the competition with its Khao Soi, a Northern Thai curry noodle soup. The SOUPer Bowl serves as the largest
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Wednesday February 11th. 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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Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching and we want to see your couple’s photo that makes everyone say, “Awhhhhhh!” You can enter the Cutest Couple Photo Contest now through Saturday, February 14th, 2026. One lucky couple will win a prize package valued at $300, including gift cards from Cascade Village Shopping Center!
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TERREBONNE, Ore. (KTVZ)– The Oregon Department of Transportation says the large “Lower Bridge Way” project in Terrebonne is moving forward on schedule, despite getting a late start. ODOT officials say the project is expected to be completed by October. When finished, it will create a new interchange where U.S. Highway 97 will pass over Lower Bridge Way. The upgrades
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Take a look at this adorable submission from Pet Pics this week. This cute cat was bending over backwards for a chance at dinner time. Don’t forget to share your pet pictures with us, you just might catch that furry friend on the news. All you gotta do is click the contests tab.
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Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching and we want to see your couple’s photo that makes everyone say, “Awhhhhhh!” You can enter the Cutest Couple Photo Contest now through Saturday, February 14th, 2026. One lucky couple will win a prize package valued at $300, including gift cards from Cascade Village Shopping Center!
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DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mt. Bachelor issued a powder alert Monday, Feb. 9, after receiving seven inches of fresh snow overnight. The recent storm has brought 13 inches of total snowfall to the mountain, resulting in a base depth of 40 inches. All scheduled lifts opened at 9:00 a.m. as patrol reported 16 inches
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Monday, February 9th. 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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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Redmond resident and KTVZ viewer says they were the latest victim of a viral TikTok prank known as the “door kick challenge.” Video shared by the homeowner with KTVZ shows someone running up to a home, kicking the front door, and sprinting away. The incident happened around 8 p.m. Thursday while
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A dramatic blaze involving a Kia Soul caused a partial closure of Highway 97 near Bend today, drawing a swift response from Oregon State Police and local firefighters. The incident, which saw flames erupt from the vehicle just before noon, left no injuries as all occupants escaped safely. Authorities are investigating
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new Central Oregon sober living home for women is preparing for its first residents. Since 2020, New Each Morning has acted as a support group for women trying to break the cycle of addiction. While it offered peer support, there was one thing the women needed more than anything else: housing.
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Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching and we want to see your couple’s photo that makes everyone say, “Awhhhhhh!” You can enter the Cutest Couple Photo Contest now through Saturday, February 14th, 2026. One lucky couple will win a prize package valued at $300, including gift cards from Cascade Village Shopping Center!
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Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Kelsey Merison highlights three local events, from a dog adoption event with Street Dog Hero in Bend to the ‘Love & Local Market’ happening at Juniper Preserve. For many more and to submit your own events, visit https://events.ktvz.com.
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week’s Furry Friend is Friday, a 1.5-year-old mixed breed looking for her forever home at Brightside Animal Center in Redmond! Friday is the sweetest girl who loves cuddles and attention. Her favorite spot will be right next to you–wherever that may be. “Friday is a certified Velcro girl. She’s gonna
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, February 6th. 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) — At KTVZ News, we focus our resources on bolstering the health and well-being of Central Oregon’s youth through our 21 Cares for Kids partnerships. This month we’re spotlighting Every Child Central Oregon, which works to provide tangible items to anyone with an active child welfare case. “2025 was a busy year for us like so many. Unfortunately, we saw an increase in the
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It’s always a good week of Big Ol’ Fish when BOF regular Jim Lowrie has a submission. He caught this beauty out of the Deschutes River, one of the many great bodies of water we have to offer here in Central Oregon. Don’t be afraid to share you or your friends catches with us, you
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Madras, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Madras Fairgrounds hosted the 46th Annual Farm Fair today. The event brings together agricultural professionals for a trade show and information exchange. Sponsored by the Jefferson County Seed Growers Association, the event focused on connecting members of the agricultural community, and sharing what works as them The fair serves as
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Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching and we want to see your couple’s photo that makes everyone say, “Awhhhhhh!” You can enter the Cutest Couple Photo Contest now through Saturday, February 14th, 2026. One lucky couple will win a prize package valued at $300, including gift cards from Cascade Village Shopping Center!
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Our Junior Forecaster is a 7th grade student at Obsidian Middle school and is in the Band. She not only enjoys playing the clarinet in the band, but she also likes “English, Language, and Arts” or E-L-A for short. Her performance background playing the Clarinet helps with her weather presentation along with her love of
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