Beyond the Score: Episode 15
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On episode 15 of Beyond the Score we have live in studio interviews with Summit football coach Corben Hyatt and one of the…
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Pet Pals: Feta has wild hair and a gentle heart
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Today we were honored to meet Feta, an adorable rabbit. It may sound cheesy, but the six-year-old is sweet, gentle, and calm…
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Making a Difference: Healing Reins reflects on 2025, looks ahead to an exciting 2026
TUMALO, Ore. (KTVZ) — For this month’s ‘Making a Difference’, we’re spotlighting Healing Reins, where lives are transformed through the power of…
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Save the Date: 21+ dance party, kids cookie decorating celebration, and more fun events happening this weekend in Central Oregon
Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Kelsey Merison highlights three local events, from a 21+ dance party in Bend to a…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Friday, December 26th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, December 26th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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Furry Friends: Sweet Sully loves to cuddle and go on walks
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week’s Furry Friend is Sully, a 7-year-old border collie mix looking for his forever home at Brightside Animal Center in…
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Deadline extended for some Oregon counties to replace SNAP food lost during recent storm
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon households that lost food bought with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits during recent storms now…
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Warm Springs Tribes awarded $1M for more behavioral health treatment beds as part of statewide investment
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Kotek announced a $65 million statewide investment Tuesday, to add 146 new residential behavioral health treatment…
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‘Help prevent tragedies’: Deschutes County Deputies increase DUI patrols for the holidays
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is increasing patrols across Central Oregon this holiday season as part of the…
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Powder House Ski sees business surge with Mountain Opening
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Opening day for Mount Batchelor is less than 24 hours away. The announcement already had a big effect on local business as…
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‘Deck The Walls’ competition coming to Bend this weekend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– A unique winter sports event is taking shape in the heart of Bend, bringing mountain action to the city’s downtown core. Workers…
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18th annual Dirksen Derby canceled due to lack of snow, but community impact continues in Bend
(Update: added video including interview with founder) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A popular early-season snowboard event in Bend is on hold this year due…
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Dramatic video: Dad, kids rescued from pickup trapped in surging Molalla River
MOLALLA, Ore. (KTVZ) — A man and his five children were rescued from the surging Molalla River on Friday, an operation that was caught on video. One…
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Sweet Santa: Another round of viewer-submitted photos as Christmas quickly approaches
Capture the magic of the season! Join KTVZ and Advanced Northwest Welding for our Sweet Santa Photo Contest and share your best Santa snapshots for a…
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Furry Friends: Darling Dusty loves his squeaky toys!
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week’s Furry Friend is Dusty, a 1 1/2 year old mixed breed with a very playful spirit. Dusty came into the shelter as a…
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Save the Date: Jurassic Quest returns to Redmond, Bend Pavilion celebrates 10-year anniversary
Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Kelsey Merison highlights three local events, from Jurassic Quest returning to…
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Winter Solstice Masquerade Ball Brings Mystery and Magic to Redmond
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ)– If you’re looking for something festive to do between Christmas and New Year’s, there’s a unique way to celebrate in…
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Big Ol’ Fish: David hauls in a Haystack heavyweight, and more
Check out the impressive catches from this week’s Big Ol’ Fish segment, featuring David’s catch at Haystack Reservoir. We also had some great catches…
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Out & About: Santa hats on, paddles out
Central Oregon’s beauty was on full display this week in our Out and About segment. One photo shows some brave and festive paddlers hitting the…
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Ask the Mayor: Redmond’s Ed Fitch discusses traffic cameras, dispensaries, and more
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — From adding traffic cameras to curb speeding drivers to the number of dispensaries allowed in town, Mayor Ed Fitch answers…
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