BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — KTVZ News has confirmed that the former Shilo Inn in Bend has been sold. The new owner is expected to take possession of the property on July 2nd. At this time, their identity (the owner / company) has not been released. Signage is expected to be removed in the coming days.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — 50501 Central Oregon will join communities across the country on Saturday, June 27, 2026, for “All of U.S. 250: Truth, Equality & Freedom.” The event in Bend is part of a nationwide day of action taking place one week before the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The local mobilization
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Community members will have limited access to Pilot Butte State Park in Bend from July 1-5 as preparations are made for the July 4th public fireworks display. This year’s Pilot Butte public fireworks display will commence at approximately 10 p.m. on Saturday, July 4, 2026. In collaboration with the Oregon State Parks Department, Bend Fire
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Discovery West will host a free “Stars and Stripes” event on Friday, July 3, from 8 to 10 p.m. in Bend, Ore., celebrating the nation’s 250th birthday. The celebration, located at Discovery Corner at 1125 NW Ochoa Drive, will feature a patriotic drone show with 100 drones lighting up the skies
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Summer Criterium Series, presented by McGlone Property Group-EXP Realty, is returning for a five-week series. The cycling event will take place around Pacific Crest Middle School in Bend, Ore., from June 24, 2026, to July 22, 2026. Organized by the Horner Cycling Foundation, the series offers racing categories for
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Pump prices continue to decline this week and have steadily decreased since May 22. But uncertainty remains regarding the fragile peace agreement between the U.S. and Iran, and whether normal shipping traffic will resume in the Strait of Hormuz. The declining pump prices come as Oregonians get ready to travel for
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Park and Recreation District’s Pet Parade is a community tradition since 1924 and the 99th occurrence of the annual tradition will kick off the Independence Day holiday on July 4. The parade begins at 9:30 a.m. Lineup for the parade starts at 8:30 a.m. at Harmon Park. Parade participants are encouraged
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UPDATE: Lordina Maxwell was sentenced in a Deschutes County Courtroom earlier this month. According to online court records, Maxwell will serve 10 days in jail and is ordered to pay $18,480 in restitution.The Alfalfa woman had been charged with 49 counts of animal neglect. Due to her plea deal, 45 felonies were dropped.Maxwell was also
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UPDATE: KTVZ News received this press release from Bend Fire and Rescue BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — About 6:40 p.m. Tuesday, June 23, Bend Fire & Rescue responded to several reports of an explosion near the entrance of the Deschutes County Knott Landfill at 27th Avenue and Knott Road in Bend. Firefighters arrived within minutes to
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — More than 250 students from Bend-La Pine Schools’ Dual Immersion and English Language Development programs recently gathered for a vibrant World Cup-themed celebration, thanks to a collaborative effort with Bend FC and other community partners. This culminating event not only showcased the students’ language skills and cultural understanding but also highlighted
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — BEND, Ore. — Bend’s long-running goose management program is drawing renewed attention as the Bend Park and Recreation District continues oiling Canada goose eggs to keep them from hatching. The district says the nonlethal method helps control a resident goose population that can damage turf, erode riverbanks and leave behind waste
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(Update: adding video, comments from Bend Airport manager) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Municipal Airport is nearing a major safety milestone as its first air traffic control tower prepares to begin operations in the coming weeks. The 115-foot tower is almost ready to guide aircraft and pilots between the ground and sky at one of
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mountain View Community Development will host an open house at its newest site in Bend on Thursday, June 25, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The event, held at Community of Christ at 20380 Cooley Road, offers guests an opportunity to tour a microshelter and learn about the nonprofit organization’s services
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(Update: adding video, comments from race director) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Downtown Bend streets closed to traffic Sunday as cyclists took over for the Cascade Cycling Classic Downtown Criterium, drawing top racers and community members alike to the heart of the city. The downtown event featured a fast-paced, one-mile course looping through Bend’s core, with
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Lightning and Bend FC have partnered to launch a new series of youth football development camps in Bend, Ore. The camps, designed to build skills, confidence and athletic growth for young athletes across Central Oregon, will begin Monday, June 22, at Pine Nursery Park. These camps will run across
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A natural gas leak prompted road closures and shelter-in-place precautions in a southwest Bend neighborhood Thursday afternoon after a construction crew struck a gas line. Just after noon, Bend Fire & Rescue responded to reports of a gas leak near Southwest Hill Street and Southwest McKinley Avenue. Officials said construction work
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(Update: adding comments from homeowner, BBB) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Central Oregon homeowner says he paid thousands in a deposit for a new roof, but after the charge went through, communication with the contractor stopped — prompting a credit card dispute and raising broader concerns about consumer protection. Martin Stadtmueller told KTVZ News he
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After years of debate, Bend City Council has approved a new Climate Pollution Fee that will place charges on certain natural gas appliances in some new homes, setting up another fight over climate policy, housing costs and energy choice in the city. The council adopted the ordinance at its June 3
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BEND, Ore. — The U.S. Forest Service has approved a major land transfer that will allow the City of Bend to expand its Outback water system west of town, opening the door to new water infrastructure and a realignment of a nearby forest road. The decision covers a 48-acre parcel next to Bend’s existing Outback
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The 37th annual Great Drake Park Duck Race, a fundraiser supporting local community charities, is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 13, in Bend. Tickets for the event, which has raised more than $2 million for local nonprofit organizations since the late 1980s, go on sale June 26. Participants in the race have
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