SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Revenue is urging taxpayers to use public computer kiosks in its regional offices – including Bend – to avoid significant delays in paper tax return processing this year. The agency said Thursday that filing electronically through these kiosks allows residents to receive their kicker and tax refunds
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Wildhorse Harley-Davidson Kawasaki location on the north side of Bend is closing after nearly 26 years in business. The company announced the closure on Friday, marking the end of its long-standing presence in the Central Oregon motorcycle community. The dealership has operated in its current building for almost 26 years,
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More than a year after the city of Bend began an improvement project on a key east-west thoroughfare – work that was beset by several unexpected delays – the final closed stretch of Olney Avenue between Wall Street and First Street reopened to drivers on Wednesday morning.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — From her stance on ICE activity to questions about the city’s transportation fee, KTVZ News asked Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler your pressing questions Thursday morning. Make sure to submit your questions for the mayor here. You can remain anonymous if you wish.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Dear Mom Cafe earned the top prize at the High Desert Food & Farm Alliance’s third annual SOUPer Bowl on Saturday, February 7th–one day before the big game. The Bend-based restaurant won the competition with its Khao Soi, a Northern Thai curry noodle soup. The SOUPer Bowl serves as the largest
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Chamber of Commerce will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026, marking a century of supporting the regional business community. The organization plans to commemorate the milestone with a year-long campaign and a Centennial Celebration Gala on May 21. Founded in 1926, the chamber has grown into the second largest
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(Update: Video Added) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After a sold-out debut last year, the Bend Comedy Festival is returning Labor Day weekend, Sept. 4-6, with three days of live stand-up, improv, sketch, and late-night performances at venues across the city. Organizers said the 2025 inaugural event exceeded expectations, selling out more than 20 shows and
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LOS ANGELES, Ca. (KTVZ) — The Arizona rock band Jimmy Eat World announced a North American tour on Tuesday to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their album “Bleed American.” The tour is scheduled to begin June 9, 2026, at the Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Denver and will conclude in November 2026 at the Vans Warped
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(Update: Video Added) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon, a program of J Bar J Youth Services, just announced that its annual peer-to-peer fundraising event, the 2026 Bowl For Kids’ Sake is back and taking place on Thursday, May 7, at Sun Mountain Fun Center in Bend. This year, the event goes retro with an 80s-themed cosmic bowling
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After a change in defense attorneys, a murder trial has been delayed a second time for a Bend man accused of the fatal stabbing of his roommate in August 2024. Robert Carter Lawrence, 52, is charged with second-degree murder, first-degree assault and two counts of unlawful use of a weapon in
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By Auzinea Bacon, CNN (CNN) — Eddie Bauer LLC, the retail operator of Eddie Bauer’s North America stores, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Monday and hopes to sell about 200 of its namesake outdoor sportswear stores in the United States and Canada, citing declining sales and supply chain challenges. The company said its
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Thomason Auto Group in Bend is closing its doors permanently, following the death of its owner, longtime Central Oregon businessman Chris Scott Thomason. The dealership, which operated for 10 years, announced the decision on social media, saying it was made “with heavy hearts” after Thomason’s passing. The post thanked the community
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REDMOND, Ore (KTVZ) — A 31-year-old man was arrested Sunday after he allegedly crashed a stolen vehicle into a power pole and was found hours later asleep inside a motorhome. Tucker Lee Tyree was taken into custody on Feb. 8 after a series of incidents on NW Poplar Avenue in Redmond. The investigation began at
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — According to the Mayo Clinic anywhere between 1 in 50 thousand and 1 in 100 thousand young athletes die from sudden cardiac arrests. But here in Central Oregon, St. Charles Bend is working to prevent those tragedies before they happen. Through their free teen testing event on Saturday, they allowed teens
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Cascades East Transit is rolling out two new programs to strengthen community connection across Central Oregon.
Continue Reading BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Eddie Bauer Outlet at Bend Factory Stores will close amid several news and industry reports that the outdoor apparel retailer plans to close all of its North American stores after a planned Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing. An employee of the Bend store on South Highway 97, who asked not to
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By Mia Maldonado, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon lawmakers are considering a bill to ban resellers or people affiliated with resellers from offering event tickets they don’t actually have, unless they have a written contract to obtain the ticket from an initial sale. House Bill 4024, which has bipartisan support, comes as states
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Spring appears to be arriving early, so it’s a great time to plan ahead and register for upcoming spring recreation programs. Bend Park and Recreation District is opening registration for spring recreation programs and spring sports/summer leagues next Tuesday, Feb. 10. Available activities include programs held in April through mid-June, and
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Portland, OR — The America 250 Oregon Commission, in partnership with Oregon Heritage and the Oregon Historical Society, has announced the recipients of its second round of grant funding, awarding nearly $75,000 to 25 organizations across the state for projects and programs that commemorate America’s 250th anniversary. Among the latest recipients are three based in Central Oregon: ClearPath Healthcare of
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Gov. Tina Kotek and more than 30 Oregon mayors sent a letter Thursday to the Homeland Secretary Kristi Noem and President Trump’s border czar, Tom Homan, demanding a halt to federal immigration enforcement actions in the state until recent use-of-force incidents are investigated and those involved are held accountable. Bend Mayor
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