13th annual Gerry Lopez Big Wave Challenge kicks off at Mt. Bachelor
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Saturday at Mt. Bachelor, the 13th annual Gerry Lopez Big Wave Challenge was in full swing–combining surf and snow on the…
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Pet Pals: Lex is a super-sweet kitty with personality
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Lynne Ouchida of the Humane Society of Central Oregon brings Lex by the station and tells Lee Anderson she’ll be available for…
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One of the world’s top steer wrestlers competing at the High Desert Stampede rodeo in Redmond
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — John Carroll talked live before Friday’s High Desert Stampede with steer wrestler Jesse Brown, the Baker native who is…
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High Desert Stampede: 2 rodeo royalty talk barrel racing with John Carroll
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — John Carroll talked live before Friday’s rodeo performance with Miss High Desert Stampede Gracie Thaut and Miss Columbia River…
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‘A huge impact’: Bend snowboarding community rallying around beloved member following difficult diagnosis
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Saturday, the 13th annual Gerry Lopez Big Wave Challenge is taking over the slopes at Mt. Bachelor—combining surf and snow…
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We go behind the scenes with Mt. Bachelor’s grooming crew in a record, stellar snow year
With over 430 inches of snowfall this year, KTVZ News takes a look behind the scenes of how Mt. Bachelor maintains their trails for skiers and…
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Furry Friends: Juno the pocket pittie
This week’s Furry Friend is Juno, a 2-year-old pocket pittie looking for her forever home at Brightside Animal Center in Redmond. Juno is working on…
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Save the Date: High Desert Stampede continues, Big Wave Challenge returns to Mt. Bachelor
Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Kelsey Merison highlights three local events, from a rodeo in Redmond to the…
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Big Ol’ Fish: Charlie reels in the memories with his first (of many) catches!
In this week’s big ol’ fish, we look at four great catches from Central Oregonians. Including, one’s first EVER catch. Congrats, Charlie. If you have…
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Out and About: Elk enjoy the spring snow, and more
In this week’s Out and About, we take a look at the snowy scenery of Spring, featuring some cute Central Oregon animals. If you have any beautiful…
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Rodeo photographer captures the High Desert Stampede action
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Live from the 2025 High Desert Stampede, KTVZ Anchor Lynsey Harris spoke with photographer Andrew Van Asselt about the fun he…
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High Desert Stampede barrel racer Laura Mote speaks with Lynsey Harris about her ‘full-circle moment’
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — We’re back live Tuesday evening of the 2025 High Desert Stampede, and Lynsey Harris talked with barrel racer Laura Mote about…
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Junior Forecaster: Riley loves to run in the sun
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Riley, who is a fourth-grade student at Juniper Elementary, was our Junior Forecaster this week. When she is in school, she…
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Miss High Desert Stampede 2025 Grace Thaut talks with our Lee Anderson
KTVZ News Anchor Lee Anderson had a chance to talk with Grace Thaut of Eugene, Miss High Desert Stampede 2025 on opening night of this year’s…
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It’s KTVZ Family Night as the High Desert Stampede gets underway in Redmond
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Wednesday marks opening night of the High Desert Stampede at the Deschutes County Expo Center in Redmond, and that means…
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Pet Pics Sweepstakes: Cooper the cute corgi, and more
In this week’s Pet Pics Sweepstakes, we take a look at some adorable animals in Central Oregon, including pets enjoying the snow and the cutest…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Tuesday, April 1st
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Tuesday, April 1st. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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Springtime brings major preparation for Hayden Homes Amphitheater ahead of busy summer concert season
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Hayden Homes Amphitheater is preparing for one of the busiest times of the year: summer concert season. This year touts nearly 50…
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University of Oregon and United Academics reach tentative agreement, averting strike
EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ) — In a late-night negotiation between the University of Oregon and its faculty union, United Academics, a tentative agreement…
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Governor Tina Kotek has issued an emergency declaration for Harney County due to severe flooding
BURNS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Flooding in Harney County has prompted Governor Tina Kotek to declare an emergency for the area. Evacuation notices have been…
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