Bend rallies for “Truth, Equality & Freedom” on June 27
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — 50501 Central Oregon will join communities across the country on Saturday, June 27, 2026, for “All of U.S. 250: Truth,…
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Limited access to Pilot Butte first week of July
Community members will have limited access to Pilot Butte State Park in Bend from July 1-5 as preparations are made for the July 4th public fireworks…
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Bend’s ‘Stars and Stripes’ event to kick off holiday weekend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Discovery West will host a free “Stars and Stripes” event on Friday, July 3, from 8 to 10 p.m. in Bend, Ore., celebrating the…
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Bend Summer Criterium Series returns for five-week cycling event
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Summer Criterium Series, presented by McGlone Property Group-EXP Realty, is returning for a five-week series. The…
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Gas prices continue to drop ahead of Independence Day, but still near record highs
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Pump prices continue to decline this week and have steadily decreased since May 22. But uncertainty remains regarding the…
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Bend’s annual Pet Parade celebrates 99th year on July 4th
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Park and Recreation District’s Pet Parade is a community tradition since 1924 and the 99th occurrence of the annual…
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UPDATE: Lordina Maxwell Ordered to Serve 10 Days in Jail, Four Years Probation Following Animal Neglect Case
UPDATE: Lordina Maxwell was sentenced in a Deschutes County Courtroom earlier this month. According to online court records, Maxwell will serve 10…
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Update: Multiple Pieces of Heavy Equipment Catch Fire at Deschutes Co. Landfill
UPDATE: KTVZ News received this press release from Bend Fire and Rescue BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — About 6:40 p.m. Tuesday, June 23, Bend Fire & Rescue…
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There’s Good News: World Cup-themed event brings together Bend-La Pine students
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — More than 250 students from Bend-La Pine Schools’ Dual Immersion and English Language Development programs recently gathered for…
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BPRD continues nonlethal approach to goose control
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — BEND, Ore. — Bend’s long-running goose management program is drawing renewed attention as the Bend Park and Recreation…
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First air traffic control tower at Bend Airport nears start of operations
(Update: adding video, comments from Bend Airport manager) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Municipal Airport is nearing a major safety milestone as its…
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Mountain View Community Development to open microshelter site in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mountain View Community Development will host an open house at its newest site in Bend on Thursday, June 25, from 3:30 p.m. to…
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Cascade Cycling Classic brings cyclists and community together in downtown Bend
(Update: adding video, comments from race director) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Downtown Bend streets closed to traffic Sunday as cyclists took over for the…
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Oregon Lightning and Bend FC partner for youth football camps in Central Oregon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Lightning and Bend FC have partnered to launch a new series of youth football development camps in Bend, Ore. The…
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Gas Leak Closes Bend Street After Construction Crew Strikes Natural Gas Line
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A natural gas leak prompted road closures and shelter-in-place precautions in a southwest Bend neighborhood Thursday afternoon…
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Problem Solvers: Lawsuit, lien, and customer accusations after local roofing company goes silent
(Update: adding comments from homeowner, BBB) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Central Oregon homeowner says he paid thousands in a deposit for a new roof, but…
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Bend City Council approves Climate Pollution Fee on natural gas appliances in new homes
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After years of debate, Bend City Council has approved a new Climate Pollution Fee that will place charges on certain natural…
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Bend to expand water infrastructure with approved land transfer from Forest Service
BEND, Ore. — The U.S. Forest Service has approved a major land transfer that will allow the City of Bend to expand its Outback water system west of…
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Great Drake Park Duck Race returns Sept. 13; tickets benefit Central Oregon charities
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The 37th annual Great Drake Park Duck Race, a fundraiser supporting local community charities, is scheduled for Sunday, Sept.…
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There’s Good News: Bend cyclists of all ages invited to hit the course at Cascade Cycling Classic
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — For one afternoon, downtown Bend streets, usually filled with traffic, will belong to cyclists of every age and ability.…
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