Bend Police investigate alleged dump truck theft and hours-long joyride
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Police are investigating after a dump truck worth more than half a million dollars was stolen from a job site and later…
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Pet Pics: The Super Bowl may be over, but River’s team pride isn’t
Take a look at this spirited submission from Pet Pics this week. Our featured picture is of adorable pup River showing off her Seahawks pride. Don’t…
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There’s Good News: ‘Mardi Gras for a Mission’ at On Tap
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The “On Tap” food lot in Bend is hosting “Mardi Gras for a Mission” tonight to celebrate a local cancer patient completing…
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Up to 10 skiers missing, six survive California avalanche in area where Bend snowmobiler died
TRUCKEE, Calif. (KTVZ) — As many 10 skiers were missing Tuesday after an avalanche struck a group of 16 people skiing in the Castle Peak area near…
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High Desert Food & Farm Alliance makes $25,000 in on-farm efficiency grants to support local agriculture
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) —Â The High Desert Food & Farm Alliance is investing $25,000 in 10 Central Oregon farms this winter through its On-Farm…
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Cutest Couple Photo Contest: The contest is now closed, take a look at these viewer-submitted photos!
The 2026 Cutest Couple Photo Contest is now closed. Here are some of the final viewer-submitted photos! Thank you to everyone who entered. The winner…
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Pet Pals: Meet Benito, a brave pup with a big heart
Benito has already overcome incredible odds and now, this little pup is ready for his forever home. The Oregon Humane Society rescued Benito, along…
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There’s Good News: Downtown Bend to get covered in hearts this Valentine’s Day
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Downtown Bend will be bursting with handmade hearts this Valentine’s weekend, all part of a community tradition that’s all…
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Love is in the air, even in a courtroom: ‘Cupid’s Docket’ happens a day early, despite the date
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With Valentine’s Day falling on a Saturday this year, Central Oregon judges offered their “Cupid’s Docket” matrimonial…
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85-Year-Old Dies After Hit by Vehicle Outside of Bend Grocery Store
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — An 85-year-old woman died Thursday after being struck by a vehicle in a Safeway parking lot in Bend. Melinda Ann Lyons was hit…
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Possible Wolf Sighting in Bend following Confirmed Wolf Sighting in Sunriver
UPDATE: KTVZ News has learned from ODFW that the animal in the pictures provided to KTVZ is most likely a wolf. BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Deschutes…
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Furry Friends: Daisy would love a home in time for Valentine’s Day; all animals at BrightSide only $14
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week’s Furry Friend is Daisy, a 7-month-old Shar Pei mix looking for her forever home at BrightSide Animal Center in…
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Save the Date: WinterFest returns to Bend, Valentine’s Day 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 WinterFest returning to Bend’s…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Friday, February 13th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, February 13th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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Cutest Couple Photo Contest: You have one day left to submit your photos for a chance to win!
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…
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Big Ol’ Fish: Wahoo-ly smokes! Cassie wrangles a catch nearly as big as she is, and more
Brian Faddis kicks things off with an impressive 8-pound rainbow trout from Tumalo Reservoir, followed by Jacob Rudback’s massive rainbow out of…
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‘It’s tragic’: Locals weigh in on unusually warm winter ahead of major ski holiday, President’s Day Weekend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With the weather recently, folks in Downtown Bend were seen swapping their heavy coats for light jackets. The…
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Cutest Couple Photo Contest: Sweet moments captured in these viewer-submitted photos
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…
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Ask the Mayor: Bend’s Melanie Kebler responds to viewer-submitted questions on ICE, the city’s transportation fee, and more
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — From her stance on ICE activity to questions about the city’s transportation fee, KTVZ News asked Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler your…
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Rural Deschutes County residents to get new curbside recycling service this summer
(Update: clarifying information, adding video, comments from residents) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Rural residents in Deschutes County will soon be able to…
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