BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Over the next few weeks, the City of Bend will be installing automated traffic enforcement cameras to detect red light violations and speeding at high-traffic intersections. Cameras will be installed at NE 27th and Neff Road, SE Reed Market and Third Street, and SE Powers Road and Third Street. The cameras
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Many Central Oregonians struggle to access affordable, healthy food – and that need is increasing, according to results from the 2025 Community Healthy Needs Assessment recently produced by St. Charles Health System. Officials said Thursday the survey showed 24% of Central Oregonians said better access to affordable healthy food is the factor that
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Family and friends are mourning the loss of an inspiring, well-known member of Bend’s backcountry community, splitboarder Stratton Matteson, who was killed by an avalanche in British Columbia earlier this week. The Central Oregon Avalanche Center confirmed Stratton’s passing in a Facebook post on Thursday, saying he “was a beloved member
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(Update: Adding OEA response to COCC statement) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College, which could face a spring strike by its classified workers, made its case Thursday on where its bargaining position stands in contract talks, with officials saying they must weigh the need to pay living wages against the crucial focus on
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Images of a starving Cane Corso, who appeared to have just given birth, rapidly spread on social media in late 2025. She was spotted traveling from Lake Billy Chinook all the way to Smith Rock over multiple weeks. The dog was safely trapped and rescued—but had a long road to recovery ahead of her. That’s
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend-La Pine Education Foundation continues its partnership with Mt. Bachelor and the Ski 4 Schools program, now in its 21st year. This popular program offers discounted tickets to skiers and snowboarders and directs the proceeds to local area schools in Bend and Redmond. Once again, the tickets sold out in record time, raising $28,125 for
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.A Sisters man arrested in December for stealing a front loader from a construction site and ramming a family member’s SUV has been arrested again in the theft of several city, school and construction vehicles around the region, Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies said Wednesday.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend have announced Jennifer Graham as the organization’s new chief operating officer. The organization said Wednesday that Graham will oversee club operations and programming to support safe and high-quality experiences for local youth and families. The appointment comes as the Boys & Girls Clubs of
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– The Women of the Snow Spring 6-Week Workshop begins Thursday, Feb. 26, offering consecutive weekly sessions for intermediate and advanced skiers and snowboarders. The program is designed to build confidence and skill through a consistent group environment and expert coaching. Each group works with the same coach throughout the six weeks to
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Brandi Carlile, an 11-time Grammy Award-winner, will perform two concerts at the Hayden Homes Amphitheater in Bend this May. The shows are scheduled for Wednesday, May 20 and Thursday, May 21, 2026. Comedian and musician Kristin Key is scheduled to appear as a special guest for both performances. Tickets for the
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon House Republicans paused floor deliberations Monday to protest the handling of a conduct complaint against Representative Jason Kropf (D-Bend), which alleged he pressured a colleague into changing her vote on a firearm bill last week. Republican leaders claim the incident has not been thoroughly investigated and have called for a
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend chapter of the Future Farmers of America will hold its Run for the Roses Benefit Dinner and Auction on Saturday, March 7. The fundraiser is the organization’s only major event of the year used to pay for student travel to national competitions. This year’s event features a Kentucky Derby
Continue ReadingBEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend says it is offering sponsorship and grant funding to organizations working to build a more connected, inclusive or engaged community. “From neighborhood gatherings to cultural celebrations and educational programs, these funds promote community outreach and education regarding City priorities and Council Goals,” Monday’s announcement said. It continues
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Central Oregon Community College classified workers declared an impasse in their contract talks and mediation efforts on Monday, setting the stage for what could bring the first strike in Oregon community college history, the Oregon Education Association said.
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A 15-year-old male juvenile who left a secure J Bar J Youth Services facility without permission late Sunday night, prompting a search and an alert to area residents, was found and arrested Monday afternoon at a Redmond restaurant, Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies said.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Police said Monday they have arrested a 15-year-old resident on over two-dozen charges after a series of recent TikTok videos showed a person urinating in public spaces across the city. The teen was taken into custody at his home over the weekend following an investigation into the social media posts,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Community disability rights advocate Andrew Caruana has filed to run for House District 54 against incumbent Rep. Jason Kropf in the Democratic Primary. The district encompasses large portions of Bend. Caruana, an active member of several local and state committees, is running on a platform focused on the affordability crisis and
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NEVADA CITY, Ca. (CNN) — Just six weeks after Bend resident and snowmobiler Chris Thomason of Thomason Auto Group, was killed in an avalanche in California’s Sierra Nevada, another deadly slide in nearly the same area has claimed more lives. Authorities in Nevada County confirmed Saturday that search crews recovered the bodies of nine skiers
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Bend Police arrested three local men over the past two months in connection with separate investigations into child sexual abuse material. The arrests followed tips received from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. The investigations were handled by the Bend Police Department detective division and were initiated as CyberTips. Officials
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Registered nurses at St. Charles Bend voted overwhelmingly to ratify a two-and-a-half year contract agreement on Thursday, Feb. 19. The deal provides a 7.5% wage increase for frontline caregivers over the next 30 months. The agreement with the Oregon Nurses Association (ONA) extends through June 30, 2029. It aims to stabilize
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