Wildhorse Harley-Davidson Kawasaki in Bend closes after 26 years
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Wildhorse Harley-Davidson Kawasaki location on the north side of Bend is closing after nearly 26 years in business. The…
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Downtown Bend drivers get relief: Olney Avenue fully reopens, more than a year after project began
More than a year after the city of Bend began an improvement project on a key east-west thoroughfare – work that was beset by several unexpected…
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Ask the Mayor: Bend’s Melanie Kebler responds to viewer-submitted questions on ICE, the city’s transportation fee, and more
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — From her stance on ICE activity to questions about the city’s transportation fee, KTVZ News asked Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler your…
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Dear Mom Cafe wins top prize at third annual SOUPer Bowl with Khao Soi, a Northern Thai curry noodle soup
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Dear Mom Cafe earned the top prize at the High Desert Food & Farm Alliance’s third annual SOUPer Bowl on Saturday, February…
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Bend Chamber marks 100 years of supporting business community; Centennial Celebration set for May
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Chamber of Commerce will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026, marking a century of supporting the regional business…
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Bend Comedy Festival returns Labor Day weekend with bigger lineup
(Update: Video Added) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After a sold-out debut last year, the Bend Comedy Festival is returning Labor Day weekend, Sept. 4-6, with…
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Jimmy Eat World takes ‘Bleed American’ on tour, performing the iconic album live at Hayden Homes Summer 2026
LOS ANGELES, Ca. (KTVZ) — The Arizona rock band Jimmy Eat World announced a North American tour on Tuesday to celebrate the 25th anniversary of…
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon’s Bowl for Kids’ Sake goes retro with ’80s theme this year
(Update: Video Added) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon, a program of J Bar J Youth Services, just announced that its…
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New defense attorney granted delay in murder trial of Bend man accused in 2024 fatal stabbing of roommate
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After a change in defense attorneys, a murder trial has been delayed a second time for a Bend man accused of the fatal stabbing…
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Operator of Eddie Bauer stores in the US and Canada files for bankruptcy
By Auzinea Bacon, CNN (CNN) — Eddie Bauer LLC, the retail operator of Eddie Bauer’s North America stores, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy…
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‘Bring it back to life’: real estate agent and former staff hopeful about future buyer of Shilo Inn
(Update: adding comment, video)BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Potential buyers are now touring the Shilo Inn after the over-30-year hotel hit the market for…
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Thomason Auto Group in Bend to permanently close after owner’s death
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Thomason Auto Group in Bend is closing its doors permanently, following the death of its owner, longtime Central Oregon…
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Man arrested after crashing stolen car into power pole in Redmond
REDMOND, Ore (KTVZ) — A 31-year-old man was arrested Sunday after he allegedly crashed a stolen vehicle into a power pole and was found hours later…
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St. Charles Bend offers free heart screenings for teens to prevent cardiac arrests
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — According to the Mayo Clinic anywhere between 1 in 50 thousand and 1 in 100 thousand young athletes die from sudden cardiac…
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‘It’s vital’: Cascades East Transit launches fund to provide bus passes for financially burdened individuals
Cascades East Transit is rolling out two new programs to strengthen community connection across Central…
Continue Reading Bend’s Eddie Bauer Outlet store set to close amid reports operator will file for bankruptcy, shut all U.S. stores
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Eddie Bauer Outlet at Bend Factory Stores will close amid several news and industry reports that the outdoor apparel…
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‘Deceptive practice’: Hayden Homes Amphitheater backs Oregon bill to ban speculative ticketing
By Mia Maldonado, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon lawmakers are considering a bill to ban resellers or people affiliated with…
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Bend Park & Rec’s spring recreation program registration opens online next Tuesday
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Spring appears to be arriving early, so it’s a great time to plan ahead and register for upcoming spring recreation programs.…
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Three local organizations among Oregon 250 grant recipients to mark America’s special birthday
Portland, OR — The America 250 Oregon Commission, in partnership with Oregon Heritage and the Oregon Historical Society, has announced the…
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Bend, Redmond mayors join Gov. Kotek in letter calling for immediate halt to federal immigration enforcement actions
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Gov. Tina Kotek and more than 30 Oregon mayors sent a letter Thursday to the Homeland Secretary Kristi Noem and President…
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