BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon fire districts are moving up the end of outdoor debris burning to April 30, citing dry conditions, gusty winds and faster-drying fuels that are raising wildfire concerns across the region. Bend Fire & Rescue says debris burning in the rural areas surrounding Bend will be allowed only through April
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Trinity Lutheran Church & School celebrated and held its first worship service Sunday in its long-awaited, newly completed worship and performing arts venue, The Trinity Center. The opening of the new facility marks a milestone, as the church now has achieved permanent occupancy for its campus on NE Butler Market Road
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Young athletes across Central Oregon will have a chance to sharpen their skills and build confidence this weekend at the Oregon Lightning Youth Initiative Football and Cheer Camp. The camp, set for Saturday at Caldera High School in Bend, is designed for kids from Madras, Prineville, Redmond and Bend. Organizers say
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(Update: Adding video, assistant manager comments) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Elks recently completed a major upgrade to the stadium lighting at Vince Genna Stadium, sparing neighbors the glare from unshielded lights – and now, the new system has officially earned DarkSky certification. The recognition from DarkSky International highlights the significant improvements made to
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon, a program of J Bar J Youth Services, is kicking off The Big Draft, a community-wide recruitment campaign in partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America and the NFL Inspire Change Initiative. The national effort aims to recruit volunteer mentors, “Bigs,” to support youth across Central Oregon
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend city councilors have approved this year’s street preservation projects that involve several streets slated for paving, chipseal and slurry seal contracts. The city is preparing to do about $4.34 million worth of street preservation contract work this year that will improve about 77 lane miles around the city. That includes
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Think Wild has introduced two new wildlife ambassador animals, a western toad and a gopher snake, to help educate the community on wildlife and habitat conservation. These animals will participate in education and outreach programs across Central Oregon. The ambassador animals, both native herpetofauna, will visit classrooms and community events to
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A local veterinarian is encouraging dog owners to keep their pets up to date on de-worming medications following the discovery of a potentially harmful parasite in the Pacific Northwest. The parasite, Echinococcus multilocularis, is a tiny worm that has been spreading across North America, often without people realizing it exists. It
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The city of Bend is inviting community members to a pre-construction open house for the Southeast 15th Street and Ferguson Road Roundabout Project. The open house will take place on Tuesday, April 28, from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. at Larkspur Community Center, 1600 SE Reed Market Road. The open house will be held both
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Jeff Bekos, founder of “One Dad’s Mission,” arrived in Bend Thursday as part of his cross-country cycling journey to visit every Ronald McDonald House in the United States. The aim of “One Dad’s Mission” is to raise awareness about the critical support Ronald McDonald Houses provide to families. Bekos’ wife supports
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Economic Development for Central Oregon released on Thursday the 2026 Central Oregon Largest Employers List, including breakouts of the top employers in each Central Oregon community. The data, collected by EDCO annually for the past 25 years, is the most comprehensive major employer list in Central Oregon. EDCO’s regional list features the largest private employers, including for-profit and non-profit organizations, while
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Police and the Central Oregon Emergency Response Team made a traffic stop Thursday and arrested a 25-year-old Bend man involved in a dispute at a southwest Bend bar’s parking lot, where he allegedly held a gun to someone’s chest. Around 2 a.m. on Saturday, March 7, police responded to a report
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Fire & Rescue crews quickly stopped a small, wind-driven brushfire Thursday morning that they said was started by a resident’s weed burner – which they pointed out are illegal to use within the city limits, part of the city’s ban on debris burning. Crews responded just after 10 a.m. to
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A longtime specialty store in Bend’s Old Mill District is getting a new name. But those involved say the spices, the people and the product quality will remain largely unchanged. The Bend Savory Spice franchise, which has been owned and operated by Matt Perry for 15 years, is rebranding as Top Hat Spice Shop. The change, which will be finalized in
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Automated Traffic Enforcement cameras officially went live in Bend on April 15th, marking a new phase in the city’s effort to reduce crashes and improve safety on its busiest roads. The system begins with a 30-day warning period before formal citations and fines are issued. The cameras are positioned at key
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The final phase of the Wilson Avenue Corridor Project is scheduled to begin construction on Monday, April 27 – and that will mean months of closure of a stretch of highway for railroad track and signal replacement, city officials said Wednesday. This phase focuses on railroad improvements at the Wilson Avenue
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Fire & Rescue, in conjunction with the Central Oregon Fire Chiefs Association, announced Wednesday that outdoor debris burning in the area outside the city limits will close at the end of April for the Bend area. Outdoor debris burning will be open “as conditions allow” in the rural areas surrounding
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend and the Bend Police Department launched an Automated Traffic Enforcement program Wednesday, issuing warnings to drivers who speed or run red lights at three key intersections. The program aims to reduce motor vehicle crashes and improve traffic safety for all road users in the community, starting with
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening Next, CASA of Central Oregon will host its annual Casablanca: A Masquerade Gala on Saturday, May 16th, 2026, from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon in Bend. This signature fundraising event raises critical funds to support advocacy for children in foster care in Central
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Summit High School’s “Chaos Theory” robotics team is preparing for the FIRST Robotics World Championship in Houston, Texas, after a strong performance at the Pacific Northwest District Championship. The team made history at the district level with their recent achievements, setting the stage for their global competition later this month. “Chaos
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