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Bend man sentenced to two years in federal prison for hitting Yellowstone National Park flagger with his car

September 24, 2025 7:11 pm Barney Lerten

UPDATE: Adding video CHEYENNE, Wyoming (KTVZ) — A Bend man has been sentenced to two years in federal prison and a year of supervised release for…

Bend City Council makes key decision on future of planned iconic bike-pedestrian bridge

September 24, 2025 7:38 pm Spencer Sacks

(Update: Full Story with quotes from Bend City Engineering Director, Ryan Oster and added video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ News) — The Bend City Council…

Oregon DMV making changes: Bend’s DMV office will be open Thursdays for appointments only

September 24, 2025 11:34 am Barney Lerten

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon DMV said Wednesday it will be making several changes at their field offices next month, saying the moves will “offer…

Flashback Cruz donation advances key projects at the Central Oregon Veterans Village

September 24, 2025 10:06 am Jillian Fortner

A local car club is stepping up to help Central Oregon…

FAA awards Bend Municipal Airport $3.93 million to rebuild taxiways, complete lighting work

September 24, 2025 2:46 pm Barney Lerten

WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced Wednesday that the Federal Aviation Administration is investing…

HEADS UP: Prices set to increase on season passes at Mt. Bachelor next week

September 24, 2025 9:35 am Kelsey Merison

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — You have less than a week to secure your 2025-2026 Mt. Bachelor Season Pass before prices increase. Next Tuesday, September…

Correlation vs. causation: Claims of acetaminophen link to autism prompt confusion and questions

September 23, 2025 11:22 am Claire Elmer

Concerns are rising after federal officials flagged potential risks with acetaminophen use in pregnancy. Acetaminophen — or Tylenol — is one of…

Project progress seen at two familiar Bend River Promenade spots along Third Street

September 23, 2025 6:16 pm KTVZ

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Two high-profile projects at the Bend River Promenade along Third Street are showing signs of progress. This the former site of…

Oregon Cultural Trust awards record $4.15 million to organizations statewide, including several local projects and programs

September 23, 2025 5:46 pm KTVZ

(Update: Adding video) SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – An increase in fiscal year 2025 donations, as well as investment earnings, has resulted in an all-time…

El Sancho on Bend’s Westside to become ‘Runaround Sue’ BBQ restaurant

September 23, 2025 5:30 pm Tyson Beauchemin

Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — In an exclusive interview with KTVZ News, the owner of El Sancho taco shop laid out his plan to create a restaurant he’s wanted…

Keith Manfuacturing Walking Floor, Kawak Aviation Firefighting Bucket

This year’s ‘Coolest Thing Made in Oregon’ contest is down to eight finalists – and two are Central Oregon products

September 23, 2025 3:25 pm KTVZ

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The first round of voting in the 2025 Coolest Thing Made in Oregon contest concluded Monday, narrowing the list of finalists to…

Central Oregon unemployment rates are still rising, amid a mix of job gains and losses

September 23, 2025 12:46 pm KTVZ

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon seasonally adjusted unemployment rates continued their upward movement in August, with rates increasing in…

Relief at the pump: Oregon, Bend gas prices fall after weeks of sharp rises fueled by pipeline outage

September 23, 2025 11:16 am KTVZ

PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Gas prices in Oregon and Washington are retreating as operations of the Olympic Pipeline resume, AAA Oregon/Idaho reported…

Bend Chamber hopes to ease housing shortage by offering library of pre-approved accessory dwelling unit (ADU) designs to public

September 18, 2025 3:59 pm KTVZ, Claire Elmer

(Update: adding video, adding interview with Bend Chamber, City of Bend, and Bend YIMBY) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As Bend’s population continues to…

Zydeco Owners bringing delicatessen to the Old Mill District

September 22, 2025 1:08 pm KTVZ - News Team

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The couple behind Zydeco Kitchen and Cocktails is expanding its footprint into Bend’s Old Mill District, with a Pacific…

St. Charles to celebrate NICU families during upcoming reunion

September 19, 2025 6:27 pm KTVZ

Update: Adding video BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — St. Charles’ Neonatal Intensive Care Unit will host a reunion for current and former patients and their…

Bend Bulletin employees picket for new contract

September 20, 2025 7:33 pm Spencer Sacks

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ News) — Saturday afternoon, members of the Bend Bulletin along with members from the Central Oregon News Guild picketed in…

Dump City Dumplings renovating to become The Roundabout Pub, set to open at the end of September

September 19, 2025 7:16 pm Harley Coldiron

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Dump City Dumplings restaurant on Galveston Avenue in Bend, known for starting as a food cart in downtown Bend, is now…

Five-year milestone in the sky: Bend’s Epic Aircraft delivers its 100th certified plane

September 19, 2025 6:49 pm Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Epic Aircraft, designer and manufacturer of the leading single-engine turboprop, announced Friday the delivery of its 100th…

There’s something fun for everyone as NatureConnect Fest returns to Bend’s Alpenglow Park

September 19, 2025 5:15 pm KTVZ

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — NatureConnect Central Oregon is excited to bring back their popular event, NatureConnect Fest! NatureConnect Fest celebrates…