SCHOOL CLOSED: Trinity Lutheran School in Bend closed Friday, December 19th
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Trinity Lutheran School in Bend has announced it is closed today, Friday, December 19th, due to no power in the building. The…
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BCD Block Party, a new 2-day community arts festival, is coming to Bend’s Central District next summer
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A brand-new arts and culture festival is coming to the heart of Bend. The inaugural BCD Block Party will take over the Bend…
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Bend-Redmond Habitat buys surplus school district land for future homes; school district staff to get priority
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity said Thursday it has officially closed on the purchase of surplus land from Bend-La Pine…
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‘Things just got better’: New technology helps preemies breathe easier at St. Charles
Infants and newborns can now breathe easier at St. Charles Bend, due to a new ventilator technology in the hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care…
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City of Bend opens larger, advanced water quality laboratory at new Public Works Campus
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) As part of the City of Bend Public Works Department’s recent move into the new Public Works Campus, the city’s water lab…
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Deschutes National Forest advances plans for a 10-foot-wide paved path between Bend and Lava Lands Visitor Center
(Update: Video Added) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes National Forest said Thursday that it has chosen a preferred alternative for ia nearly…
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From showroom to support: Subaru of Bend helps fuel Central Oregon stroke awareness nonprofit
Subaru of Bend is helping support a local nonprofit this holiday season in a way that could save lives.
As part of Subaru’s national Share the…
Bend Park and Rec is set to celebrate The Pavilion’s 10th anniversary at winter solstice event
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Park and Recreation District opened The Pavilion as Central Oregon’s first and only NHL-size ice sheet nearly a decade…
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Missing Bend kayaker, 74, rescued from Lake Billy Chinook
CULVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, working with Jefferson County Fire and EMS, rescued a missing kayaker from Bend late…
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UPDATE: OSP identifies Bend driver, 79, killed in Highway 97 crash south of Redmond
Oregon State Police on Wednesday released the names and details of Tuesday evening’s fatal crash in which a minivan driver from Bend crossed into the…
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Shepherd’s House Ministries seeks donations for free community Christmas dinners
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As the season of giving arrives, Shepherd’s House Ministries is preparing to share the warmth of Christmas with Central Oregon…
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Pay It Forward: Summers flooring doubling down on holiday donations
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– It’s time for Pay It Forward — our program recognizing people who make our community a better place to live. The holiday…
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NEW VIDEO: Sheriff’s Office releases dash cam video from pursuit and PIT maneuver tied to alleged kidnapping case
Deschutes County deputies safely recovered a 9-year-old child reported kidnapped out of Multnomah County after a 30-minute pursuit that stretched…
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Cascades East Transit to start charging fares again after five free years; discounts, passes, new fund available
 Cascades East Transit announced Monday a series of major initiatives that will roll out over the next several months, including the return of…
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Crash slows Highway 97 traffic in both directions north of Bend
A crash reportedly involving four vehicles slowed traffic in both directions and created backups Monday afternoon on U.S. Highway 97 north of…
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Watch: Soar through the sky as a full rainbow -even a double – arcs over Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A rainbow and at times a double-rainbow arced over Bend on Monday after several mild record-warm days – and ahead of a big…
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Recovery operations suspended for missing Bend climber on Mt. Hood
MOUNT HOOD, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Hood River County Sheriff’s Office has suspended recovery operations for a 26-year-old climber from Bend who went…
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‘Be kind and be a light’: Central Oregon comes together to celebrate first day of Chanukah at menorah lighting
The spirit of Chanukah shone brightly Sunday evening as dozens of families, children, and neighbors gathered at the Old Mill District for the 15th…
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‘It’s just a delight’: Holiday Paddle Parade lights up Deschutes River in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Paddlers turned the Deschutes River into a floating holiday display Friday evening, lighting up the water with festive…
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Bend Park and Recreation District invites the community to fill out a quick online ‘perception survey’
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Bend Park and Recreation District is seeking input from community members willing to fill out an online survey. A…
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