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Two unique Bend startups among this year’s Bend Venture Conference winners

October 20, 2025 5:42 pm KTVZ

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Economic Development for Central Oregon has announced the winners and companies receiving investment at the 2025 Bend…

Prescribed burn Deschutes National Forest

Deschutes National Forest says it’s now hiring for wildland firefighter, other seasonal fire positions

October 20, 2025 2:35 pm KTVZ

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) —The Deschutes National Forest of the USDA Forest Service said Monday it is now hiring for several seasonal positions, including…

Parrilla Grill in Bend hosting Halloween costume drive for kids in need

October 19, 2025 6:49 pm Jillian Fortner

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Parrilla Grill in Bend is hosting a Halloween costume drive through the end of the month, collecting new or gently used costumes…

Man critically injured in vehicle-pedestrian crash on NE 3rd Street

October 19, 2025 10:48 pm Tracee Tuesday

BEND, Ore.{KTVZ} — A 26-year-old Bend man remains in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle Friday night on Northeast Third Street,…

Blockbuster celebrates 40 years with nostalgic block party in Bend

October 18, 2025 6:17 pm KTVZ

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The world’s last remaining Blockbuster threw a blockbuster-sized bash Saturday to mark 40 years since the chain first opened in…

‘The 20-Dollar Art Show’ brings thousands of small works to Bend’s High Desert Museum

September 18, 2025 6:17 pm Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend’s biggest little art show returned to the High Desert Museum. Organizers say this year promises to be the most…

Bend-LaPine School District hosts event with Governor Kotek and Director Dr. Williams to improve school attendance

October 18, 2025 8:21 pm Spencer Sacks

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Class is back in session but kids are not showing up. As of the 23-24 academic school year 33 percent of all students in the…

Kidnapping, armed robbery suspect arrested after multi-agency search; judge sets bail at first court appearance

October 17, 2025 11:11 am Silas Moreau

.A Madras man was arrested Thursday and was arraigned on several charges Friday after allegedly kidnapping and robbing a Prineville woman at gunpoint…

KTVZ News obtains video of early morning explosion which rocked a south Bend neighborhood

October 17, 2025 9:55 am KTVZ

(Update: Adding video of explosion from viewer) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Numerous residents in the Romaine Village area of southern Bend were awakened…

During Cybersecurity Awareness Month, COCC to host a free seminar on how to spot, protect yourself from fraud

October 17, 2025 4:49 pm KTVZ

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Cybercrimes like phishing, extortion and personal data breaches are spiking nationwide, with claimed losses totaling more than…

Discover Your Forest to host Winter Volunteer Information Night

October 17, 2025 4:09 pm KTVZ

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Discover Your Forest, the non-profit partner of the Deschutes National Forest, is hosting the annual Winter Volunteer…

BrightSide Animal Center and Subaru of Bend partner to celebrate ‘Subaru Loves Pets Month’

October 17, 2025 3:45 pm Barney Lerten

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — BrightSide Animal Center says it’s thrilled to partner with Subaru of Bend this October to celebrate Subaru Loves Pets…

Bend-born Cuppa Yo frozen yogurt opens latest location, by the new Costco

October 17, 2025 3:24 pm Barney Lerten

(Update: Adding video) Cuppa Yo, the beloved Bend-born frozen yogurt brand, is celebrating continued growth with the opening of its newest location…

New public art by Warm Springs artist Lillian Pitt dedicated in Bend’s Discovery West neighborhood

October 17, 2025 2:07 pm KTVZ

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Discovery West and the Bend Park and Recreation District hosted a dedication event this week for new public art by celebrated…

Bend FFA chapter earns honors at the 98th National FFA Convention and Expo

October 17, 2025 12:26 pm KTVZ

The Bend FFA chapter has been recognized in 2025 National Chapter Award Program from the National FFA Organization. They were given a 2-star ranking…

Central Oregon spots to pick out a pumpkin and celebrate the fall season

October 17, 2025 10:16 am Shannon Brady

(Update: Adding video) With fall in full swing and Halloween right around the corner, you might be looking for something fun to do this season. There…