A special Mother’s Day Montage from KTVZ
To celebrate Mother’s Day, we’ve put together a special montage featuring photos from our viewers and KTVZ team. Thank you for sharing your photos!
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Pet Pals: Juju part two
This week we got to say hello to Juju for a second time. Now, she is completely available for adoption and is waiting for her perfect home. Warning, the newsroom here at KTVZ absolutely loves Juju so make sure you visit the Humane Society of Central Oregon before she’s gone.
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Enjoy a Mother’s Day brunch at Sunriver Resort
SUNRIVER, Ore. –(KTVZ)– If you’re looking for the traditional Mother’s Day brunch, Sunriver says it’s got the buffet of all buffets at the main lodge from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. The lodge will have brunch and breakfast buffet tables. It’ll have oysters, shrimp, prime rib, pastries, and so much more. To drink, there’s a
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Problem Solvers: The Digital Divide and the call to ease screen addiction among students
Scrolling, streaming, a constant buzz, and endless distraction. Cell phones have found a permanent place in students’ pockets. Right now, there is a bill moving through the Oregon Legislature — sponsored by Bend State Representative Emerson Levy that would prohibit students from having access to cell phones and other mobile devices in the classroom.
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Small Business Spotlight: Somewhere That’s Green in Bend prioritizes people and plants
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week is National Small Business Week—and Central Oregon is full of them! For this month’s Small Business Spotlight, KTVZ News took a trip to a unique shop in Bend that plant lovers call a haven. At Somewhere That’s Green, the name couldn’t be more fitting. “We have over 400 varieties
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Furry Friends: Kona the lab loves to wag her tail
This week’s Furry Friend is Kona, a 7-year-old black lab who is a very happy girl. Don’t let her age fool you, Kona is still full of puppy energy. “She’s a pretty typical lab, so she loves to chase a ball, play with a toy. She loves snacks, and she’s just a happy girl. She’ll
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Save the Date: A weekend of Mother’s Day events in Central Oregon
Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Matthew Draxton highlights three local events, from Mother’s Day celebrations to a 3-in-1 expo center show. For many more and to submit your own events, visit https://events.ktvz.com.
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Sunrise Birthdays: Friday, May 9th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, May 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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Out and About: Spectacular Central Oregon sunset
This week, it was another batch of great viewer photos. One of our favorites is this sunset photo from Johnny Oliver. Death, taxes, and Johnny Oliver’s beautiful photographs are the only guarantees. If you want to share with us your gorgeous photos for Out and About, go to the share tab.
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Big Ol’ Fish: Kelly with an awesome Mackinaw, and more
Check out this week’s fisherman. We saw a few Mackinaw but none as impressive as this 31 inch catch out of Lake Billy Chinook, awesome job Kelly. Be sure to share with us your Big Ol’ Fish under the share tab.
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Baker Diocese in Bend reacts as first American pope is selected to lead Catholic Church
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– While Catholics around the globe celebrate the new pope, KTVZ News discovered a unique connection between our area and Pope Leo XIV at the headquarters of the Baker Diocese here in Central Oregon. There was excitement and hope surrounding the new pope. We sat down with Bishop Liam Carey, who was surprised
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Indian Meadow Water Company increasing water bill for Sisters residents
SISTERS, Ore. –(KTVZ)– A water company in Sisters is adding an extra $100 a month to customers’ bills, and it’s not sitting well with some residents. Indian Meadow Water Company is a volunteer owned company serving several subdivisions in Sisters. The system it inherited is decades old, with crumbling infrastructure and 50 year old asbestos
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Watch: Elk herd on the move near Black Butte
BLACK BUTTE RANCH, Ore. (KTVZ) — Our thanks to Jane Lindquist for sharing this scene of several elk traveling through the Black Butte area on Wednesday. Feel free to send us your great videos or photos of Central Oregon’s natural beauty from the Share tab on KTVZ.COM and our app.
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Junior Forecaster: Rylan, an artist and forecaster
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Our Junior Forecaster is Rylan, who is in second grade at Pine Ridge Elementary. She enjoys riding her scooter on a sunny day and is very good at it as well. She also has great skill as an artist. Rylan loves to draw her characters “freehand” and is quite an accomplished
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Pet Pics Sweepstakes: Chomping at the bit for Spring weather
In this week’s Pet Pics Sweepstakes, this Aug dog bit off more than he can chew, as he prepares for Spring weather. Make sure you submit your favorite pics of your four-legged friends to enter the contest! It’s under the Contests tab at KTVZ.COM.
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Caught on video: Madras Police seek tips to find whoever threw concrete block through financial institution’s window
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Madras Police released a security video Tuesday as they seek the public’s help in a vandalism investigation after someone hurled a concrete block through the window of a financial institution. The incident occurred around 12:13 a.m. last Friday, the department said in a Facebook posting. “Surveillance footage shows an individual throwing
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One Class at a Time: Central Oregon Junior Golf Association gets kids in the swing of fun
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — When we’re young, the lessons that we learn in school can become the skills we use every day, and truly unique lessons often last a lifetime. That’s why KTVZ News and Mid Oregon Credit Union created a program to reward local teachers and classrooms for making our community better, One Class
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Community Conversations: Bend-La Pine Education Foundation is all about support – and you can help, too
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend-La Pine Education Foundation is making a difference in local classrooms, and you can help make it happen for students, teachers and staff. Lynsey Harris sat down with Lisa May and Ann Westerhoff to find out about their various programs and a fun upcoming fundraiser – Trivia Night on Wednesday,
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Springtime scene along the Deschutes: Bald eagle busy caring for baby eaglets
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — KTVZ viewer Terri Timberman says she was hiking along the Deschutes River near Odin Falls when she spotted a springtime sight of a bald eagle caring for young eaglets. If you look closely, you can see a few of the babies – and right now, they look a little different than
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Sunrise Birthdays: Monday, May 5th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Monday, May 5th. 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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