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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Traffic Alert: City of Bend working on several street preservation and road construction projects
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Right now, the City of Bend is working on several street preservation projects. This week, they’re chipsealing some busy…
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Volvo driver killed after rear-ending stopped Freightliner on Highway 26
CLACKAMAS COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — One man died Thursday, July 23rd, 2026, after his white Volvo semi-truck and triple trailer rear-ended an overheated…
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Emergency crews battle two separate fires in Bend on Sunday
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Two separate fires kept Bend emergency crews busy today, including a brush fire behind the Red Lion Hotel on Butler Market Road…
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Extreme Fire Danger Across Central Oregon: Here’s How You Can Help
Hot, dry weather, low humidity, and occasional gusty winds continue to keep fire danger very high across Central Oregon. With several active…
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Balloons Over Bend lifts off with morning launches, Night Glow events this weekend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The annual “Balloons Over Bend” event is taking place this weekend in Central Oregon, offering morning balloon flights and…
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New school bus riders invited to join Ready, Set, Ride! program in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As summer flies by, the school year quickly approaches. For Bend-La Pine Schools, new bus riders, kindergarten students, and…
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Bend Fire urges residents to sign up for Deschutes Alerts, practice evacuation routes amid wildfire concerns
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Fire and Rescue is currently receiving numerous public inquiries concerning wildfire safety, emergency alerts and…
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Bend South hosts Junior League Baseball West Region tournament
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Junior League Baseball West Region Tournament is underway in Bend, with Bend South Little League serving as the host for…
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Smoke and wildfires won’t delay county fairs’ opening day
Central Oregon (KTVZ) — Smoke from multiple Central Oregon wildfires is raising new questions about how county fair operations may unfold this…
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Powder House opens Base Camp, transforming west-side property into food truck pavilion and taphouse
BEND, Ore. — A longtime Bend outdoor retailer has expanded beyond skis and snowboards, transforming its former back lot into a new gathering place…
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National blood emergency highlights need for donations in Central Oregon
BEND, Ore. — A nationwide blood shortage is raising concerns in Central Oregon, where hospitals depend on a steady supply of donated blood to treat…
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Food shortage: Shepherd’s House Ministries seeks urgent community donations
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Shepherd’s House Ministries is asking for urgent community support as it faces a critical shortage of food while serving…
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Bend Police Department invites community to National Night Out event
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Police Department is inviting the community to its annual National Night Out, a free, family-friendly event aimed at…
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Applications now open for 2026 Bend Venture Conference
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Applications are now open for startups hoping to compete in the 2026 Bend Venture Conference, a long-running event that brings…
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Bend Endurance Academy launches fall youth mountain biking and climbing programs
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Endurance Academy is opening registration for its fall youth mountain biking and climbing programs, offering Central Oregon…
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Tribute to fallen soldiers ride through Central Oregon, honoring military heroes
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The sound of motorcycles carried a message of remembrance and gratitude through Central Oregon as Tribute to Fallen Soldiers…
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Central Oregon residents protest ICE actions, call for accountability
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Dozens of Central Oregon residents gathered in Bend this week to protest U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, citing…
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This Just In: Wanted Suspect, Gabriel Dean Christensen, Arrested
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Gabriel Dean Christensen, 41, was arrested yesterday evening in Bend after a pursuit at the Stillwater Crossing Apartments.…
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The air cools off. The Pavement doesn’t. Heres what Central Oregon pet owner’s should know.
BEND, Ore. — After a warm summer day in Central Oregon, an evening breeze can make it feel like the perfect time to head outside with your pet. But…
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