BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Thump Coffee and Backporch Coffee Roasters will soon join forces. The companies announced they will merge in 2026. Thump says this merger isn’t about becoming something different, it’s about strengthening what both companies already care deeply about: craft, people, community, and the ability to make someone’s day a little better, one
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) –Happy Trails Horse Rescue in Bend has earned global recognition for its work helping horses in need.The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries awarded Happy Trails full accreditation earlier this month. The designation means the rescue meets rigorous animal care and management standards confirmed through an on-site inspection. GFAS leaders praised the Happy Trails
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Getting Chinese food on Christmas Eve might be a tradition for your family. Down at Chan’s in Bend, they’re bracing for their busiest day of the year. Just before noon today, they were seeing what they call the calm before the storm. Employees tell KTVZ by 6 pm the phone is
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Across Central Oregon, stores were packed with last minute shoppers. One of the business places in Bend is Leapin Lizards Toy Store downtown. They’re not just popular for last minute gifts for kids, but also because they offer free gift wrapping in store. This years toy buy trends are changing. While
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Fire and Rescue were called to a house on Terra Meadow Drive just before 2pm for a garage fire. The fire was traced back to a failed lithium battery in an electric vehicle. The fire was quickly put out and no damage was found in the house. Bend Fire &
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After weeks of waiting, the lifts at Mt. Bachelor are finally spinning again.
The popular Central Oregon resort officially opened Tuesday morning, and eager skiers and snowboarders lined up early to make the first tracks of the season.
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — City of Bend rolls out clearer parking rules and a streamlined ticket process starting January 1, 2026, aiming for fairer enforcement. The updates target EV charging, RVs, and commercial vehicles while shifting citations to Municipal Court. This means when you get a ticket, you must make arrangements with the municipal court
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Monday, Mt. Bachelor announced it’s opening date for the 2025-26 season. The resort will open Tuesday, December 23. The latest opening date on record was during the 1976-77 season, when the resort opened on January 2nd. They’ve opened with less snow in the past, According to John Merriman, President and
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The first ever Deck the Walls Event took place on Saturday with hundreds of people in attendance. Outside of Bend Brewing Co. the skiing and snowboarding competition brought the community together and brought snow with them. The Snow the riders are riding on is fresh snow brought from Mount Bachelor. The
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– A unique winter sports event is taking shape in the heart of Bend, bringing mountain action to the city’s downtown core. Workers are constructing a wall ride ramp in the backyard of Bend Brewing Company, just feet from Drake Park, for the “Deck the Walls” snow competition. The event is scheduled for
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The public is invited to attend two Sunday vigils to honor and remember community members who passed away this year while experiencing homelessness. Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day is a poignant event aimed at raising awareness about homelessness and inspiring collective action to address its root causes, organizers said in an announcement
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend celebrated its inaugural Club 105 ceremony on Thursday, a new program to recognize and reward youth who attended the club for at least 105 days in 2025. The Club 105 initiative aims to encourage consistent attendance, as youth who participate for 105 days are
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Though the generosity of its members and community, Mid Oregon Credit Union said Friday that its 2025 Holiday Dough fundraising effort collected $7,250 from over 220 individuals in support of local food banks this holiday season. During the month of December, Mid Oregon’s Holiday Dough invited its members and the community to make financial contributions to assist local nonprofits in their communities. Donations raised provide food and other needed items to
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend and Housing Works said Friday they have partnered to replace more than 100 high-volume toilets at Summit Park Apartments with high-efficiency models, aiming to save water and reduce utility bills. The retrofit is expected to save Housing Works approximately $10,600 annually, or $105 per toilet. The outdated
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Trinity Lutheran School in Bend has announced it is closed today, Friday, December 19th, due to no power in the building. The school said it will send more information to parents via email.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A brand-new arts and culture festival is coming to the heart of Bend. The inaugural BCD Block Party will take over the Bend Central District on Friday and Saturday, July 10–11, 2026, bringing together local artists, performers, makers, and community members for a two-day celebration of creativity in all its forms. Designed to highlight
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity said Thursday it has officially closed on the purchase of surplus land from Bend-La Pine Schools for $20,000 for a new housing development that will give priority to school district staff.. The transaction was completed last week on the property, known as Stone Creek Commons, which will
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Infants and newborns can now breathe easier at St. Charles Bend, due to a new ventilator technology in the hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) As part of the City of Bend Public Works Department’s recent move into the new Public Works Campus, the city’s water lab successfully transferred its Oregon laboratory accreditation from its former location at the city’s Water Reclamation Facility. City officials said in Thursday’s announcement that “the water lab ensures the city provides
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(Update: Video Added) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes National Forest said Thursday that it has chosen a preferred alternative for ia nearly seven-mile planned paved path that’s planned to extend from Bend south to the Lava Lands Visitor Center. Bend-Fort Rock District Ranger Kevin Stock said in a final decision notice that they have
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