Hunter Hess’ journey from Bend to the 2026 Winter Olympic Games
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– What started as casual midweek laps on the mountain has turned into an Olympic dream realized. “I just kind of started doing it…
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St. Charles Bend offers free heart screenings for teens to prevent cardiac arrests
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — According to the Mayo Clinic anywhere between 1 in 50 thousand and 1 in 100 thousand young athletes die from sudden cardiac…
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‘It’s vital’: Cascades East Transit launches fund to provide bus passes for financially burdened individuals
Cascades East Transit is rolling out two new programs to strengthen community connection across Central…
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Bend’s Eddie Bauer Outlet store set to close amid reports operator will file for bankruptcy, shut all U.S. stores
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Eddie Bauer Outlet at Bend Factory Stores will close amid several news and industry reports that the outdoor apparel…
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‘Deceptive practice’: Hayden Homes Amphitheater backs Oregon bill to ban speculative ticketing
By Mia Maldonado, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon lawmakers are considering a bill to ban resellers or people affiliated with…
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Bend Park & Rec’s spring recreation program registration opens online next Tuesday
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Spring appears to be arriving early, so it’s a great time to plan ahead and register for upcoming spring recreation programs.…
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Three local organizations among Oregon 250 grant recipients to mark America’s special birthday
Portland, OR — The America 250 Oregon Commission, in partnership with Oregon Heritage and the Oregon Historical Society, has announced the…
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Bend, Redmond mayors join Gov. Kotek in letter calling for immediate halt to federal immigration enforcement actions
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Gov. Tina Kotek and more than 30 Oregon mayors sent a letter Thursday to the Homeland Secretary Kristi Noem and President…
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‘Good bones’: Bend real estate agent prepares Shilo Inn for sale on market; asking price $14 million
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — It’s rare to find riverfront property in Central Oregon, and it’s especially hard to find it up for sale, but that’s exactly…
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Upcoming OSU-Cascades Science Pub explores how biomechanics can help you choose the right running shoes
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With hundreds of running shoe styles available, runners are challenged to find a shoe that will help them run well and reduces…
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There’s Good News: Highland Elementary students blast off on ‘mission to Mars’
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — KTVZ News launched a new initiative to end each newscast with a positive story from around Central Oregon, called “There’s Good…
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Send a valentine, support wildlife: Think Wild offers custom gifts, with local delivery
(Update: Video Added) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This Valentine’s Day, Think Wild is partnering with local businesses to offer local, sustainable gifts…
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Prineville man appeals $30,000 DEQ fine for storing 1,000s of old tires on property east of Bend
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality recently fined a Prineville man more than $30,000 for storing about 6,000 old…
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Visit Bend opens applications for arts and culture grants funded by tourism
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Visit Bend is accepting grant applications now through March 27th for high-quality arts and culture events support, funded…
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Costco breaks ground on new car wash in Central Oregon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Costco has begun construction on a new car wash facility in Central Oregon. The facility is located on the north side of the…
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Bend Summer Festival is moving up to late May, also gets a new title sponsor
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After 35 years of fun under the often-hot summer sun, the Bend Summer Festival will be kicking off the season with a new,…
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OSU-Cascades study reveals tourism costs outweigh benefits for residents in popular destinations
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregon State University-Cascades has published the findings of a years-long study of sustainable tourism, revealing that the…
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend launching its first Saturday child care to better support local families
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend is launching its first Saturday programming beginning this week to provide additional…
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Crude oil impacts: Oregon gas prices rise by a dime, AAA says; Bend’s average jumps 13 cents
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Crude oil prices jumped to four-month highs above $65 per barrel last week, driven by geopolitical tensions between the…
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Long-time community advocate Family Access Network welcomes its newest board member
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Megan Geiss of Bend has joined the Family Access Network (FAN) foundation Board of Directors, the organization announced…
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