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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New SE Bend roundabout planned at 15th Street and Ferguson Road; open house coming up
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The city of Bend is inviting community members to a pre-construction open house for the Southeast 15th Street and Ferguson Road…
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Bend Elks make major lighting upgrades to Vince Genna Stadium, earning Dark Sky certification
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Elks recently completed a major upgrade to the stadium lighting at Vince Genna Stadium, sparing neighbors the glare…
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‘One Dad’s Mission’ to bike between every Ronald McDonald House, makes a stop in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Jeff Bekos, founder of “One Dad’s Mission,” arrived in Bend Thursday as part of his cross-country cycling journey to visit every…
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New rankings out: St. Charles still region’s largest private employer, grew workforce by nearly 7% in past year
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Economic Development for Central Oregon released on Thursday the 2026 Central Oregon Largest Employers…
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Bend man arrested on charges he held a gun to someone’s chest during a fight in Cassity’s Bar parking lot
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Police and the Central Oregon Emergency Response Team made a traffic stop Thursday and arrested a 25-year-old Bend man…
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Small brushfire in NE Bend brings a big message: Weed burners, debris burning are not allowed in the city
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Fire & Rescue crews quickly stopped a small, wind-driven brushfire Thursday morning that they said was started by a…
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Longtime spice shop in Bend’s Old Mill District to get a new name, with ‘same great spices, people’
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A longtime specialty store in Bend’s Old Mill District is getting a new name. But those involved say the spices, the people…
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New Automated Traffic Enforcement cameras go live across Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Automated Traffic Enforcement cameras officially went live in Bend on April 15th, marking a new phase in the city’s effort to…
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Jury finds Caleb Cegers guilty of manslaughter – not murder – in 2023 fatal shooting of Taylor Wyss
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Deschutes County jury took less than a day Monday to find a Bend man guilty of manslaughter – but not murder – in…
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Traffic Alert: Wilson Avenue in Bend will close at railroad crossing for months of BNSF work; detour routes set
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The final phase of the Wilson Avenue Corridor Project is scheduled to begin construction on Monday, April 27 – and that will…
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Bend-area outdoor debris burning to close a month early, joins most districts aiming to reduce wildfire danger
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Fire & Rescue, in conjunction with the Central Oregon Fire Chiefs Association, announced Wednesday that outdoor debris…
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Bend Police Department begins issuing automated traffic enforcement warnings, fines to begin May 15
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend and the Bend Police Department launched an Automated Traffic Enforcement program Wednesday, issuing warnings to…
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CASA of Central Oregon’s annual ‘Casablanca: A Masquerade Gala’ returns to Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening Next, CASA of Central Oregon will host its annual Casablanca: A Masquerade Gala on Saturday, May 16th, 2026, from 5 to…
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Robotics team ‘Chaos Theory’ from Summit High School makes history at district level
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Summit High School’s “Chaos Theory” robotics team is preparing for the FIRST Robotics World Championship in Houston, Texas,…
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Bend-La Pine School District considers limiting iPad use in early grades
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend-La Pine School District board recently moved a resolution forward to address concerns about public education…
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Full closure of Wilson Avenue set for railroad upgrades and safety enhancements
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) The final phase of the Wilson Avenue Corridor Project is scheduled to begin construction on Monday, April 27, 2026. This phase will…
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Joanna Kasner’s request for more freedom denied, except limited out-of-state travel
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Psychiatric Security Review Board recently denied most requests from Joanna Kasner, convicted in the 2019 shooting death of…
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UPDATE: Former Shilo Inn in Bend Under Contract to be Sold
(Update: adding information on sale requirements and pending status) BEND, ORE. (KTVZ) — The former Shilo Inn in Bend is now pending sale as part of…
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There’s Good News: Local karate team members volunteer at Think Wild on their journey to getting black belts
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Members of Team Tempest from Bend’s Odyssey Martial Arts spent Sunday (4/12) volunteering at Think Wild Wildlife Rescue &…
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