Central Oregon spots to pick out a pumpkin and celebrate the fall season
(Update: Adding video) With fall in full swing and Halloween right around the corner, you might be looking for something fun to do this season. There…
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Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation welcomes Kevin Perkey as new executive director
Update: Adding video BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation Board of Directors announced on Thursday the appointment of…
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Bend kindergarteners learn to ride through new ‘All Kids Bike’ program
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Brand new bikes were unveiled at R.E. Jewell Elementary in southeast Bend Thursday afternoon, kicking off a new program for…
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One-way switch: Traffic on Bend’s NE Franklin Avenue will change directions to finish up project
Update: Adding video BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Beginning on Monday, Nov. 3, the one-way traffic on Franklin Avenue between Fourth Street and Eighth Street…
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Felon who allegedly shot at another man on a busy NE Bend street is sentenced on federal gun charge
(Update: Adding video) EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend man accused of shooting at another man on a busy northeast Bend street over a year ago was…
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Bend City Council approves funding to keep Franklin Avenue Shelter operating through 2026
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend City Council took two major steps Wednesday night to ensure continued funding and operations for one of the city’s…
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‘It’s not personal, it’s business’: Abrupt closure of longtime Bend spa sparks emotions & frustrations
After the recent and sudden closure of Spa W in Bend, many former customers are voicing their frustration with the business. Without the opportunity…
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Deschutes Children’s Foundation, Mount Bachelor Rotary join forces for community clean-up
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes Children’s Foundation (DCF) teamed up with the Mount Bachelor Rotary Club for a community service day, hosting…
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Community tackles rising concerns over animal welfare in Central OregonÂ
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A passionate group of animal advocates, local leaders, and residents gathered at Silvermoon Brewing Tuesday evening for a…
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Senator Broadman announces $4 million state loan guarantee for new multifamily housing in NE Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – State Senator Anthony Broadman (D,-Bend) announced Tuesday a $4 million state loan guarantee to support the Joule housing…
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Ranae Staley steps down as The Giving Plate’s executive director; Donna Mills chosen to serve in interim role
Update: Adding video BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Ranae Staley has made the decision to step down from her role as The Giving Plate’s executive director,…
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Oregon gas prices keep falling ‘like the autumn leaves,’ AAA reports; Bend average now below $4 a gallon
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Crude oil prices below $60 per barrel and lackluster demand for gas in the U.S. are helping push pump prices lower, AAA…
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COCC receives federal grant to help low-income, first-generation students succeed
(Update: video added) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College has received a $1.36 million federal grant that will provide 140…
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OSU-Cascades’ early fall enrollment numbers highlight growth in high-demand degree programs
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State University–Cascades released a preliminary fall enrollment report Tuesday that it said…
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‘Soil Alive!’: High Desert Museum’s new exhibit invites visitors to journey underground, explore a hidden world
Update: Adding video BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Just below our feet, there is a universe that is busy, active and alive. Next Saturday, the High Desert…
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Changing seasons bring shifts in business – and daily life – across Central Oregon
BEND, Ore. {KTVZ} — Central Oregon’s familiar sunshine is slowly giving way to chilly mornings and crisp evenings. While the changing colors and…
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Deschutes County Behavioral Health, Goodwill plan Clothing and Job Bonanza for young adults in Bend, Redmond
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County Behavioral Health has announced a used Clothing Bonanza for young adults aged 14 to 27 at The Drop locations in…
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Inside Bend’s Big Move: Public works finally comes together under one roof
The City of Bend’s Department of Public Works is in the process of moving into a new location that will finally bring all of its operations…
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Arnold Irrigation District is ending one of its best water seasons in years in a ‘challenging’ situation
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Arnold Irrigation District is wrapping up one of its best water seasons in years in a bit tricky fashion, as it works to…
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Furry Friends: Dexter the adventure pup!
It’s time for furry friends, where we show you an adoptable animal at brightside animal center in redmond! This week we have a one year old…
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