Community honors Bend outdoorsman Stratton Matteson with weekend celebration
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Friends, family, and fellow adventurers are gathering this weekend to celebrate the life and legacy of Bend native Stratton…
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Drake restaurant in downtown Bend rebranding as Olive & May
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A longtime downtown Bend dining spot is getting a fresh new identity. Drake, located on Northwest Wall Street, will serve its…
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There’s Good News: ‘Permission to Dance’ Prom gives Central Oregon residents with disabilities a night to shine
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The red carpet rolled out Saturday night at the Riverhouse Lodge for a special celebration, the second annual “Permission to…
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Bend Park and Rec seeks public’s help in naming its new office and operations facility
Bend Park and Recreation District is preparing to move some of its operations and planning staff into a new home and is seeking community help with a…
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U.S. Forest Service helicopter rappel training returns to site west of Bend next week
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The annual national recertification event for the U.S. Forest Service Helicopter Rappel Program is planned next week west of…
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Caleb Cegers trial continues with testimony on video evidence, crime scene
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The trial of Caleb Cegers continued this week, as jurors heard new testimony related to the 2023 fatal shooting of Taylor Wyss…
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Goodwill’s new Bend center to provide free skills training and job placement
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new superstore and community training center in north Bend today. Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler cut the ribbon before the first…
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Update: COCC board approves new union contract after deal averts strike
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College’s board of directors has approved a new collective bargaining agreement with the Classified…
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Mt. Bachelor announces closing date, plans high-energy RendezVan sendoff
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mt. Bachelor will officially close for the 2025/26 winter season on Sunday, April 19, coinciding with the return of RendezVan, a…
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Ask the Mayor: Bend’s Melanie Kebler responds to questions about city’s transportation fee, shares upcoming events
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — BEND, Ore. (KTVZ). — From questions about what the city’s transportation fee funds during a dry winter to the Bend Tree Project…
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Bend Police roll out automatic traffic cameras at three intersections, here’s how they work
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend police have officially activated new automatic traffic cameras at three intersections as part of a pilot program aimed at…
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Murder or self-defense? A jury will now decide, as Caleb Cegers goes on trial in 2023 downtown Bend shooting
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A prosecutor and defense attorney painted sharply differing views Wednesday of the events that led a 20-year-old Bend…
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Bend-La Pine driver arrested, accused of drinking before student bus route
(Update: adding statement from Bend La-Pine Schools and info about them notifying the 18 families the day after it happened). BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A…
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Happening Soon: Oregon Parks & Rec will open the Pilot Butte summit road for vehicle traffic on May 1st
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department announced Wednesday it will open the summit road at Pilot Butte State Scenic…
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Big changes ahead for Bend: residents weigh in at open house
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The city of Bend hosted an open house, on Tuesday, to share information about the Franklin Project and others, including the…
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Bend’s ‘Parkside Place’ aims to bring more affordable housing to Central Oregon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) A new housing development aimed at improving affordability in Central Oregon is now underway. Hayden Homes held a ribbon-cutting…
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Bend High School-Based Health Center relocates to expanded site; Happening Next: an open house to celebrate
UPDATE: New details from Bend-La Pine Schools. BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mosaiac Community Health, Bend La-Pine Schools, and Deschutes County Health…
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Portland Gear to open first store outside Greater Portland in Bend’s Old Mill District
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon-based lifestyle brand Portland Gear is set to expand beyond its home market this spring, announcing plans to open a new…
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BEND FLY FISHING SOCIAL: Join in on the fun to help raise money for river conservation
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Anglers and outdoor enthusiasts in Central Oregon have something special to look forward to this week. On Thursday, April 9th,…
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Bend brewery highlights sustainable hops and natural growing practices
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — At Worthy Brewing in Bend, sustainability is showing up in both the brewery’s hops and the produce grown for its menu. The…
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