A taste of the Deschutes County Fair: Visitors explore this year’s food lineup
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Fair entered its second day today, featuring a wide variety of food vendors alongside traditional rides…
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Powder House opens Base Camp, transforming west-side property into food truck pavilion and taphouse
BEND, Ore. — A longtime Bend outdoor retailer has expanded beyond skis and snowboards, transforming its former back lot into a new gathering place…
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Owner of Bend’s Kefi Restaurant says business is for sale, hopes concept can continue
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Kefi Fast Fresh Mediterranean, a family-owned Bend restaurant known for its Greek and Mediterranean-inspired cuisine, has been…
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Schlotzsky’s & Cinnabon in Bend suddenly closes
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) Another longtime Bend restaurant has unexpectedly closed its doors. The combination Schlotzsky’s and Cinnabon location is now…
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Mountain View Roadhouse opens in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mountain View Roadhouse has opened its doors in East Bend, taking over the former location of “The Phoenix.” The new restaurant…
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Seed to Table Oregon offers affordable produce share with no income verification
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Seed to Table Oregon, a Sisters-based nonprofit, has opened sign-ups for its 2026 Produce Share program featuring a…
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Dear Mom Cafe wins top prize at third annual SOUPer Bowl with Khao Soi, a Northern Thai curry noodle soup
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Dear Mom Cafe earned the top prize at the High Desert Food & Farm Alliance’s third annual SOUPer Bowl on Saturday, February…
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Bend’s Powder House is expanding by building new entertainment venue
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Powder House, a long-time Bend business, is expanding – establishing a new venue called “Base Camp.” The 8,000-square-foot space…
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Oregon Health Authority offers four steps to a happy, safe and healthy holiday meal
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Families, friends and Thanksgiving guests can stay safe from foodborne germs by practicing four simple steps…
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Too Sweet Cakes celebrates reopening with a new menu that is sweeter than ever
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– After years of tempting Central Oregon with their gourmet baked goods, Too Sweet Cakes is celebrating its grand reopening in…
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New Irish pub, Emerald Loop, opens in familiar spot in SE Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — There’s a new Irish pub in town, in a location you might know. Emerald Loop has opened its doors on SE Cleveland Aaenue, taking…
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SHOP LOCAL: ‘Central Oregon Fill Your Pantry’ event takes place at Deschutes County Fairgrounds
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening Saturday, November 8th, the 10th annual Central Oregon Fill Your Pantry event is taking place at the Deschutes…
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SNAP funding uncertainty leaves Central Oregon food banks scrambling to feed families
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) –Uncertainty surrounding federal food assistance is putting pressure on local food banks across Oregon — including Shepherd’s…
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Meet Baobao: Central Oregon’s first robot server rolls into Bend restaurant
Jia Asian Street Kitchen in southwest Bend has introduced a robot server, the first of its kind in Central Oregon. Her name is Baobao, and she’s…
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CELEBRITY DINNER: Bend’s Hawkeye & Huckleberry hosting special event with Brie Larson
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Hawkeye & Huckleberry Lounge in Bend has announced it’s welcoming in Captain Marvel herself, Brie Larson, for her ‘Party…
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Quilters unite to help feed kids at Bend Food Project’s 4th Annual Quilt Sale
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Food Project is weaving generosity and artistry together this weekend with its fourth annual quilt sale, set for…
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Tekka Tiger roars into a new Bend location with bigger flavors
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– One of Bend’s most unique food destinations has a new home. Tekka Tiger has officially moved and expanded, bringing even bigger…
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Taste the Playoffs: Seattle Mariners unveil bold new menu lineup for Wednesday’s ALCS Game 3
SEATTLE, Wash. (KTVZ) – The Seattle Mariners & Sodexo Live! announced Monday four new menu items that will be available at T-Mobile Park,…
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Central Oregon holiday menus may be impacted as U.S. herd shrinks and costs rise
As Central Oregonians gear up for holiday gatherings, many are facing tighter budgets. And as the cost of groceries — especially meat — continues…
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El Sancho on Bend’s Westside to become ‘Runaround Sue’ BBQ restaurant
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — In an exclusive interview with KTVZ News, the owner of El Sancho taco shop laid out his plan to create a restaurant he’s wanted…
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