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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‘Surveillance in Our Community’: Bend Privacy Alliance invites public to discussion on monitoring tech
(Update: adding video, comments from Bend Privacy Alliance) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A local privacy group is inviting Central Oregonians to learn more…
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NeighborImpact to open Head Start classrooms at OSU-Cascades following Little Kits closure
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — New childcare options are coming to the OSU-Cascades campus this fall, following the closure of Bend’s Little Kits Early…
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There’s Good News: Injured golden eagle rehabilitated, released thanks to Think Wild
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A young golden eagle is back in the wild after more than six weeks of rehabilitation in Bend. The eagle was rescued near Summer…
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Stories We Share: Welcoming Week returns to Bend September 10-19
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening next, a celebration of community, culture, and connection is coming back to Bend. Welcoming Week returns September…
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‘The center of communities’: Bend’s Central Library celebrates opening with weekend of events
(Update: adding comments from library official, video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes Public Library marked a new chapter over the weekend with…
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Deschutes County Courthouse expansion adds new space as Central Oregon grows
BEND, Ore. — A major expansion of the Deschutes County Courthouse in downtown Bend is nearing completion, adding courtroom space and security…
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Sen. Jeff Merkley launches corruption town hall tour in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, launched his “Stop the Corruption” town hall tour in Bend, meeting with local residents to…
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Former Shilo Inn Furnishings Get New Life Through Furnish Hope
BEND, Ore. — Furnishings from the former Shilo Inn in Bend are getting a second life as a community effort helps move donated items from the former…
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Oregon invests in nearly 300 affordable homes across the state
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — New investments from Oregon Housing and Community Services are creating nearly 300 affordable homes across the state. The…
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Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over: Bend Police remind drivers to stay sober behind the wheel
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Police Department is offering a reminder to stay sober behind the wheel, as it’s already arrested more than 240…
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New Franklin Avenue traffic closure begins Monday, August 17
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Right now, progress continues on the Franklin Avenue project, but drivers should be prepared for another traffic closure…
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“There at the right time”: Private patrol officer helps rescue sleeping woman from Bend apartment fire
(Update: adding video, interview with patrol officer) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A private patrol officer may have helped save a Bend woman’s life after…
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Smokey Bear celebrates 82nd birthday in Central Oregon with wildfire prevention message
(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregonians gathered at the Cascade Lakes Welcome Station on Sunday to celebrate Smokey Bear’s…
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Carhartt plans first Central Oregon store in former Bend Cracker Barrel
Editor’s Note: An earlier version of this story did not properly credit The Bend Bulletin for information used in the article. We regret the…
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Rotary grant brings free smoke protection kits to Central Oregon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon residents affected by wildfire smoke will soon have access to free box fan air purifier kits and N95 masks…
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Central Oregon gas prices remain above national average, but relief may be ahead
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Gas prices in Bend remain above the national average, but drivers in Central Oregon could see some relief at the pump soon.…
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Habitat for Humanity gets $350k for affordable housing project
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend City Council approved $350,000 in homebuyer assistance Thursday to support eight local households purchasing homes…
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Former Bend-La Pine Schools bus driver charged with 19 misdemeanors following April incident
(Update: adding ‘former’ – the bus driver is no longer employed with Bend-La Pine Schools) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A former Bend-La Pine Schools bus…
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Pilot killed in plane crash indicted by Deschutes County Grand Jury hours before incident, case dismissed following death
Update: As of August 6th, Deschutes County Circuit Court records show the pending case against Steven Charlton has been dismissed. The judgment of…
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