BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The High Desert Museum will open the annual ‘Art in the West’ exhibition and online auction on Saturday, July 18th, 2026, showcasing a variety of traditional and contemporary art. The exhibition celebrates the people, wildlife, landscapes, cultures, and history of the region, which extends from the eastern slope of the Cascades
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With just days until Oregon’s May 19 primary election, voter turnout remains modest statewide, prompting renewed reminders for residents across Central Oregon to return their ballots on time. According to the Oregon Capital Chronicle, election officials had received about 357,000 ballots as of Tuesday, roughly 12% of the 3.1 million sent
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(Updated May 17, 2026; Health officials in Washington are now monitoring a fourth person for possible hantavirus exposure) SEATTLE & KING COUNTY, Wa. (KGW) — Health officials in Washington state, are now monitoring a fourth person in King County for possible hantavirus exposure, according to our news affiliate, KGW in Portland, as a Bend doctor
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(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Old Mill District was filled with classic cars, custom builds, and vintage motorcycles Sunday as the Old Mill Classic Cruz returned for its second year. The event brought together car enthusiasts, local vendors, and families for a day organizers say is about more than just showcasing vehicles
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new prize honoring innovative solutions to challenges across the American West was awarded Sunday evening at the High Desert Museum in Bend. Brad Parry, vice chairman of the Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Nation, was named the inaugural winner of the Schnitzer Prize of the West. The $50,000 award was
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Update: Adding comments from Life Flight BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After 40 years and deep roots in Bend, a homegrown medical transport program founded by St. Charles is losing its longtime partnership with the very health system that created it, marking a significant shift in how patients will be moved across Central Oregon. A New
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — NAMI Central Oregon will host its Community Mental Health Awareness Walk on Sunday at 9 a.m. PT. The event will take place at Pioneer Park, located at 1525 NW Wall St in Bend. This 2-mile, wheelchair-accessible walk aims to reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness and support community mental health awareness.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend has published its 2025 Water Quality and Consumer Confidence Report, offering customers a clear and comprehensive look at the quality, safety and sources of their drinking water. City of Bend water met or exceeded all federal and state drinking water standards in 2025. The annual report outlines
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening next, a unique event is coming to Bend on Tuesday, May 19th: ‘The Butcher & The Brewer’. Get ready for an unforgettable evening at Hawkeye and Huckleberry Lounge, as two local powerhouses collaborate on a multi-course experience. Join Chef Carlos Anthony at Hawkeye and Huckleberry and UPP Liquids for a beer dinner, celebrating
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Department of Public Works recently hosted an open house, inviting the public to tour its new combined campus located on Talus Place in North Bend. The event allowed residents to explore the facility and learn about the department’s operations. The open house highlighted the city’s investment in a centralized
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Quincy, a Golden Retriever therapy dog, recently retired from R.E. Jewell Elementary in Bend after more than seven years of service. The elementary school marked her dedication with a special assembly, where she received a plaque and a gift basket. Quincy spent her tenure at the elementary school teaching students and
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — From questions about the new red light traffic cameras to what the city is doing to conserve water, KTVZ asked Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler your pressing questions. Viewers can submit questions for Mayor Kebler at any time as part of our exclusive monthly segment. Just click here.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) The Homeless Leadership Coalition announced a significant decrease in homelessness for Bend and the Central Oregon region, according to its 2026 Point in Time Count. The count, conducted from Jan. 27 through Feb. 2, found a 16% reduction in people experiencing homelessness in Bend. The broader Central Oregon region also experienced a
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-La Pine Schools is looking to hire 10 bus drivers as a wave of longtime employees retire, and the district is inviting potential applicants to try the job for themselves at an upcoming “Drive & Apply” event. Executive Director of Transportation Kim Crabtree said the openings come as several veteran drivers
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The local advocacy group Connect Bend released an artist’s rendering of the possible crossing that would connect southern Bend neighborhoods to Century Drive. The group states the proposed crossing presents a “stark choice” for the city. The project includes a vehicular bridge over the Deschutes River. The vehicular bridge would span
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The new Bend Central Library opened on May 11th, at 61956 SE Santorini Street, establishing a major presence within the Stevens Ranch master-planned development. The Deschutes Public Library system intentionally chose the southeast Bend location for its anticipated growth. City officials confirmed that no changes to the master plan were necessary
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Stereo Planet, a Bend business for 45 years, is reopening its doors with a new collaboration in downtown Bend. The grand reopening celebration is scheduled for Friday, June 5, 2026, at 6 p.m. at 1008 NW Bond Street. Stereo Planet is collaborating with Patrick Smith, a longtime Central Oregon resident and
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Presley Abell, a student at Mountain View High School, has won the state-level “Celebrate the West” art competition. She is now competing against winners from 20 other states for regional recognition, with the People’s Choice poll closing May 22. You can vote in the competition here. Abell’s winning painting is titled
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Park and Recreation District is inviting community members to join its Natural Resources and Trails team with upcoming volunteer project days from May to October. Volunteers are needed to roll up barbed wire, pull weeds, remove trash, close off unofficial trails, and plant native vegetation at several volunteer projects scheduled
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — According to Central Oregon Fire Info, the Pine Mountain Fire is now 100% contained at 2,589 acres as of Tuesday morning. The fire will transition back to the local unit tonight and a Type 4 Incident Commander will oversee the remaining operations including fire patrols and hazard identification and mitigation. “Visitors
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