Developing Story: OSU-Cascades’ Little Kits to shut down amid financial challenges
Editor’s Note: KTVZ News has reached out to the university concerning this story and are waiting for a response.BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Little Kits,…
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Oily rags spark fire that damages historic Bend home, displaces 2 adults and dogs
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A structure fire on NW Florida Avenue on May 6, 2026, rendered an original mill house uninhabitable, displacing two adults and…
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Bend Fire & Rescue will hold wildfire preparedness fair to educate residents on safety measures
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Fire & Rescue is observing May as National Wildfire Awareness Month, encouraging the community to prepare their homes…
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Bend Park and Recreation District implements new wildfire risk reduction projects
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Park and Recreation District staff presented information on recently completed and future forest health and fuels reduction…
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Unity4Inclusion organizes event to improve Social Security support
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon advocates are raising concerns about what they say are widespread issues with the Social Security Administration,…
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PRESCRIBED BURNS: Controlled burns planned near Sisters, Bend, and Crescent today
Prescribed burns are set to commence today across multiple locations in Central Oregon, including significant operations near Sisters, Bend and…
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Rick Atkinson to speak on American Revolution at The Tower Theatre in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Rick Atkinson will speak at The Tower Theatre in Bend on May 13, 2026, at 7 p.m. The Deschutes…
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Bend receives nearly $1M in federal funding for water system improvements
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05) announced the delivery of $992,250 in federal funding to the City of Bend for its…
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Pacific Power files rate case, aims for stable and affordable electricity costs
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) Pacific Power filed a general rate case with the Oregon Public Utility Commission today, May 5, 2026, proposing a plan to stabilize…
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‘We always find a way forward’: President of Central Oregon Community College shares state of the college
(Update: adding comments from COCC President) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College President Dr. Greg Pereira delivered a “State…
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Bend Handmade Market returns June 6th with 100+ makers and artisans
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Handmade Market will return to downtown Bend on Saturday, June 6th, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. More than 100…
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Learn from respected leaders at Stroke Awareness Oregon’s ‘Leading With a Purpose’ event today
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Stroke Awareness Oregon will host the “Leading With a Purpose” event on May 5th, 2026, at the Tetherow Pavilion in Bend. The…
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Public invited to share input on downtown Bend parking challenges and solutions
Editor’s Note: A video previously attached to this article incorrectly showed a City of Bend logo. The Downtown Bend Business Association is…
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Brush fire erupts along Tumalo Road, contained by quick response
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A brush fire erupted along Tumalo Road between Valeview and 92nd today, prompting a swift response from Bend and Redmond Fire…
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There’s Good News: Bend father-daughter duo honored for preserving Nisei veterans’ history in Oregon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend father-daughter duo is being honored for helping preserve Oregon history. Eric Ballinger and his daughter Mia Ballinger…
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Local teen, Paige Wood, will share car crash recovery story at St. Charles Bend event
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — St. Charles Health System’s Trauma Program will honor former trauma patients Wednesday, May 20, at St. Charles Bend. The event…
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Summit High’s ‘Chaos Theory’ robotics team wins 10th at FIRST World Championship in Houston
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — “Chaos Theory,” Summit High School’s FIRST Robotics team from Bend recently reached the semi-finals at the FIRST World…
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Caldera High School’s production of Newsies will showcase student talent in high-energy musical
(Update: adding video and comments from cast member, theater director) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Caldera High School Theatre invites the community to…
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Discarded smoking materials spark fire that destroys Bend mobile home, triggers explosions
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Saturday evening fire in a Bend mobile home park destroyed one home and damaged another, after improperly discarded smoking…
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City of Bend Hosts State of the City Session at CityFest
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) The City of Bend hosted a short State of the City session at CityFest, held from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Life Fitness Studio parking lot…
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