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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Made in Central Oregon: Goody’s turns sweet treats into a Central Oregon tradition
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — For more than 40 years, Goody’s has been serving up more than candy and ice cream in Central Oregon — it has been creating…
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St. Charles switches from AirLink to Life Flight for air medical transport in Central Oregon
(Update: adding video, Life Flight Network is a not-for-profit air medical transport organization) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — St. Charles Health System…
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Hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship triggers painful memories for Bend family
Deschutes County Health shares crucial prevention tips to avoid contracting the virus. BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend family is feeling a painful…
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Bend-La Pine Education Foundation expands ‘Hoch Legacy Scholarship’ program for resilient students
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) The Bend-La Pine Education Foundation has expanded its Axel F. Hoch Legacy Scholarship program in Bend, Ore., selecting 12 new…
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Bend residents charged in major drug trafficking pipeline between Portland and Central Oregon
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A drug trafficking case with ties to Central Oregon has now brought Bend residents into the middle of a much larger federal…
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Bullet tears through neighbor’s TV in one of two accidental Bend gun discharges this month
(UPDATE: Adding quotes from Bend PD PIO, Shelia Miller and from a neighbor of one of the shootings) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Police issued gun…
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OSU-Cascades launches Energy Innovation Center for energy solutions
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State University-Cascades has launched the Energy Innovation Center in Bend to accelerate research and development in…
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St. Charles Foundation’s ‘Give for Good Day’ supports health system services & their workers
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) The St. Charles Foundation is inviting the community to express gratitude and support health care workers during Give for Good Day…
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Caught on Camera: Theft from Marijuana Dispensary
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A suspected robbery of marijuana vapes was captured on camera. The business, Wacky Tobacky on Greenwood, seeks public assistance…
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Two 15-year-olds arrested for burglary at Bend’s The Grove; property manager blames fire code for unlocked doors
(Adding information from property manager). BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Two 15-year-old Bend boys were arrested early Sunday after authorities say they…
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‘All of our memories are here’: Family shares heartbreak after loss of NE Bend home to fire
(Update: adding comments from family members) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Northeast Bend family returned Tuesday to what remains of their home, days after…
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There’s Good News: Bend school resource officer repairs bikes for students in need
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Officer John Horvath, with the City of Bend Police Department, recently collected, repaired and donated bicycles to students at…
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String of residential fires in Central Oregon sparks safety reminder
(update: adding comments from Bend Fire, Red Cross) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A string of residential fires across Central Oregon this month is serving as…
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Memorial Day tributes across Central Oregon remember the ultimate sacrifice
Cities across Central Oregon mourned and honored the military personnel who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country this Memorial…
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Central Oregon NJROTC cadets represent the region in Washington, D.C. Memorial Day Parade
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KTVZ) — Cadets with the Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC) from Mountain View High School, La Pine, and Crook…
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Tumalo house fire causes extensive damage, no injuries reported
TUMALO, Ore. (KTVZ) — A house fire in the Tumalo area Sunday afternoon caused significant damage to a home and nearby vegetation, but no injuries…
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Oregon gas prices soar, impacting Memorial Day travel plans
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon residents and travelers are facing significantly higher costs for gas and groceries this Memorial Day, impacting travel…
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High Desert vs. high costs: Central Oregon heads outdoors for Memorial Day weekend activities
(update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend is once again a top Memorial Day weekend destination. This year, as travel, gas, and food costs…
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Organ donor advocate and Ride4Life founder, Max Orsini, aims for Guinness World Record
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) Max Orsini, a two-time organ recipient and founder of the charity Ride Four Life Northwest, announced today his plan to attempt a…
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