National blood emergency highlights need for donations in Central Oregon
BEND, Ore. — A nationwide blood shortage is raising concerns in Central Oregon, where hospitals depend on a steady supply of donated blood to treat…
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Food shortage: Shepherd’s House Ministries seeks urgent community donations
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Shepherd’s House Ministries is asking for urgent community support as it faces a critical shortage of food while serving…
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Bend Police Department invites community to National Night Out event
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Police Department is inviting the community to its annual National Night Out, a free, family-friendly event aimed at…
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Applications now open for 2026 Bend Venture Conference
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Applications are now open for startups hoping to compete in the 2026 Bend Venture Conference, a long-running event that brings…
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Bend Endurance Academy launches fall youth mountain biking and climbing programs
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Endurance Academy is opening registration for its fall youth mountain biking and climbing programs, offering Central Oregon…
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Tribute to fallen soldiers ride through Central Oregon, honoring military heroes
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The sound of motorcycles carried a message of remembrance and gratitude through Central Oregon as Tribute to Fallen Soldiers…
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Central Oregon residents protest ICE actions, call for accountability
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Dozens of Central Oregon residents gathered in Bend this week to protest U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, citing…
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This Just In: Wanted Suspect, Gabriel Dean Christensen, Arrested
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Gabriel Dean Christensen, 41, was arrested yesterday evening in Bend after a pursuit at the Stillwater Crossing Apartments.…
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The air cools off. The Pavement doesn’t. Heres what Central Oregon pet owner’s should know.
BEND, Ore. — After a warm summer day in Central Oregon, an evening breeze can make it feel like the perfect time to head outside with your pet. But…
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Vehicle crashes into electrical box in NE Bend, causes traffic signal outage
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A vehicle crash disrupted traffic at a busy Bend intersection Thursday afternoon after it appeared a car left the roadway and…
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Ask the Mayor: Bend’s Melanie Kebler responds to questions about Transportation GO Bond, Firewise initiatives, and more
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — From concerns regarding the voter-passed 2020 Transportation GO Bond to reports of illegal firework use over the 4th of July…
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New nonprofit hopes to keep Central Oregon athletes closer to home with year-round ice facility
BEND, Ore. — Central Oregon is known for outdoor recreation, but for local ice sports athletes, access to year-round ice remains limited.The Forge…
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Bend Park and Recreation District: No bridge jumping in Bend parks
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — An important reminder from the Bend Park and Recreation District: Bridge jumping is not a harmless summer activity– and it’s…
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Oregon Adaptive Sports to host three-day gravel cycling camp for disabled veterans
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Adaptive Sports (OAS), partnered with Semper Fi & The America’s Fund, will host a three-day Veterans Gravel Cycling…
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Central Oregon crews juggle multiple July 4th fires
Bend/Redmond, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon fire crews spent the Fourth of July weekend racing from one call to the next, as hot weather and holiday…
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Bend’s 4th of July pet parade draws crowds, continues century-old tradition
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Central Oregon tradition more than a century in the making brought thousands to downtown Bend Saturday morning, for the…
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America 250: Pilot Butte Closed for Bend’s 4th of July Fireworks Show
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Pilot Butte is being prepared for Bend’s annual 4th of July fireworks show. It will feature more than 1,000 shells and a massive…
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Boy Scouts will lead installation of flags honoring veterans in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Volunteers will be out early Saturday morning helping Bend mark the Fourth of July — and the nation’s 250th birthday —…
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Humane Society of Central Oregon extends ‘Summer of Love’ adoption promotion, name your fee to adopt any dog
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Humane Society of Central Oregon is extending it’s ‘Summer of Love’ dog adoption promotion through tomorrow, July 3rd. The…
Continue ReadingFourth of July brings tourism boost, booked hotels
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — July is one of the busiest months for tourism in Bend, with the Fourth of July weekend drawing a significant number of visitors.…
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