BestCare sees uptick in dangerous kratom use in Central Oregon
(Update: adding video, comments from BestCare, Recover Together Bend) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – BestCare Treatment Services says they’re seeing more…
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SOLVE hosting inaugural ‘Pick It Up, Bend!’ community cleanup in downtown Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — SOLVE is hosting the inaugural “Pick It Up, Bend!” on Saturday, September 20, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm in Downtown Bend.…
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Bend driver, 83, cited after police say he crossed center line while passing, causing 3-vehicle crash at Third Street underpass
An 83-year-old Bend man was cited for reckless driving Friday morning after crossing the double-yellow line on Third Street while trying to pass…
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Problem Solvers: Former caregiver of Desert Sage Memory Care speaks out after second heat-related incident in a year
In the fall of 2024, KTVZ’s Problem Solvers broke the story of a resident at Aspen Ridge Memory Care facility passing away after being left in the…
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Bend’s High Desert Museum receives accreditation from Association of Zoos and Aquariums
UPDATE: Adding video BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The High Desert Museum announced Thursday it has earned accreditation from the Association of Zoos and…
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Central Oregon Community College to host ‘Jobfest’ events, free resume workshops
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College is staging ‘Jobfest’ events for career-seekers at its Bend and Redmond campuses, with nearly 40…
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Red-light and speed enforcement cameras are coming soon to three Bend intersections; here’s where and when
(Updated: Quotes from Bend City Councilor Ariel Méndez) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend city councilors on Wednesday evening unanimously approved a $2.34…
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Owner of suspected Alfalfa-area puppy mill barred from having animals; prosecutors seek forfeiture of 49 rescued dogs
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Alfalfa-area resident Lorinda Maxwell, the owner of “Kameo Poodles,” has been granted conditional release as her animal…
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All are welcome at third annual Health and Wellness Fair, taking place Saturday at Bend’s Ponderosa Park
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – In celebration of Welcoming Week 2025, three local organizations are bringing back the popular Health and Wellness Fair to be…
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Head’s up for Bend drivers: westbound Butler Market Road closes next week as roundabout project begins
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend will begin construction next week on Butler Market Road between Brinson Boulevard and…
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Bend City Council discusses plans to close Juniper Ridge’s ‘Dirt World’ but may extend closure deadline
Bend city councilors got a staff update Wednesday evening on the progress and challenges seen at the “Temporary Safe Stay Area” established at…
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Deschutes Children’s Foundation, Heart of Oregon Corps partner to reduce fire risk at East Bend Campus
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Deschutes Children’s Foundation and Heart of Oregon Corps are once again teaming up to protect Central Oregon families by…
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Young Eagles program helping Central Oregon young people achieve their aviation aspirations
For many kids, looking up at the sky sparks a dream. The Young Eagles program turns that dream into reality — giving young people their own flight…
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‘I never had any pain’: Bend cancer survivor shares story for Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month
September is Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month — a time to shine a light on a disease that often goes undetected until it’s advanced.…
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U.S. Postal Service is holding hiring events for Bend-area delivery positions
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The U.S. Postal Service is looking for candidates to provide delivery services along designated routes in suburban and rural…
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‘Triple-whammy’: Oregon, Bend gas prices skyrocket due to pipeline outage, refinery issues; AAA says relief in sight
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Gas prices in Oregon and Washington are surging due to an outage at the Olympic Pipeline, as well as planned and unplanned…
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Deschutes Historical Museum is set to launch a new escape room experience, based on real local history
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Deschutes Historical Museum has just announced an escape room experience based on real local history. Your team of up to…
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You’re invited: Central Oregon Veterans Ranch ribbon cutting and open house
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening Wednesday, September 17th, the Central Oregon Veterans Ranch will host a ribbon cutting and open house in…
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Bend’s first pickleball-taphouse, Ballers & Brews, set to open this weekend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Get ready Central Oregon, Bend’s first pickleball-taphouse is set to open its doors this Sunday, September 21st! Ballers &…
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Bend police say a man stabbed his father at their home and drove away, but was caught after a high-speed chase
Bend police say a man stabbed his father at their home Monday afternoon, then fled the scene by car, but was caught after a chase that reached speeds…
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