BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Michael “The Train Man” Lavrich started sharing his model trains with delighted children—and adults—roughly 25 years ago at the Downtown Bend Library. In the decades since, his annual display of model trains has become a highly anticipated holiday tradition for countless families in Central Oregon. This year, Lavrich is back to
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening tonight, December 10th at Hawkeye and Huckleberry Lounge in Bend, it’s the first Mt. Bachelor Passholder Party for the 2025-26 winter season! While the opening date for the resort is still up in the air, the team at Bachelor is ready to kick off the season in style. Outplay 365,
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UPDATE: Adding video BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Real estate developer Taylor Brooks announced Tuesday that a wholly owned subsidiary recently bought about 75 acres at the city of Bend’s Juniper Ridge industrial property and has landed its first customer: Mike’s Fence Center. TB Bend Land Company LLC purchased Juniper Ridge Large Lot 5, a 74.5-acre industrially zoned parcel, from the
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The Oregon Department of Human Services, Child Welfare Division, said late Tuesday it was thankful for the community support and had located a 15-year-old in foster care who went missing from Molalla and was believed to be in danger, and may have been in the Bend area.
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The Bend Police Department reported Tuesday afternoon that a missing/runaway 17-year-old, Karter William Cash Novacoff, “has been located and is no longer considered missing.”
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — It may have been a difficult season for Raiders fans, with the team sitting at 2–11, but that didn’t stop Central Oregon’s Raider faithful from showing up and showing out. On Sunday, members of Bend Oregon Raider Nation (BORN) gathered at UPP Liquids for their weekly watch party as the Raiders took on the Denver
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new art installation in the Old Mill District invites visitors to slow down, explore, and take a closer look at the natural beauty in Central Oregon.Created by artists Lori and Lisa Lubbesmeyer, the four-piece series captures the intricate details of nature along the Deschutes River. Each painting offers a familiar
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Monday, Hayden Homes Amphitheater announced the return of The Goo Goo Dolls in July of 2026 as well as Toto, Christopher Cross and The Romantics in August. The Goo Goo Dolls cancelled their August 2025 show due to poor air quality and are now planning to make a stop on
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Downtown Bend kicked off the holiday season this weekend with one of the community’s favorite traditions: the annual Christmas tree lighting in the heart of downtown.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The holiday season is in full swing, and Saturday’s Holiday Parade drew crowds from across Bend to celebrate together. Hundreds of people lined the streets as over 90 different groups celebrated their organization and the holidays. Groups ranged from news stations like KTVZ to Schools and even the Raiders fan group.
Continue Reading(UPDATE: adding video and quotes from Sarah Swartz, Suzy Reininger, and Sarah Roberts) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The holiday season is in full effect as a packed downtown bend celebrates First Friday. As the calendar turns from November to December, businesses and residents are gathering their holiday gifts and getting ready for the holidays. On the
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend Christmas tree lot raising money for a local rehab charity started its morning with an unwelcome surprise. Employees at the Super Thrift Tree Lot say, Friday morning, they discovered that someone had forced their way into a storage shed on the property. Fortunately, the shed didn’t hold anything valuable;
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On December 4, 2025, at 8:23 p.m., deputies with the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a single-vehicle crash on Johnson Road between Tyler Road and Tamoli Lane, northwest of Bend. Callers reported a vehicle had left the roadway, struck a tree, and caught on fire. Deputies and
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend man was arrested early Friday morning for allegedly committing multiple burglaries in northwest Bend. Donald Richard Cain, 61, was taken into custody after being identified through security camera footage and located with the help of a drone and a K9 unit. The investigation began on Wednesday, Dec. 3, when
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(Update: Video Added) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Some community members still feel the effects of the covid pandemic – including the Taizé community. Now they say they are ready to rebuild. Taizé is a style of worship dating back to France at the end of World War Two. The community in Bend has been around for
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A fast firefighter response kept a garden shed fire – sparked by disposed-of hot ashes – from reaching nearby homes in a southwest Bend neighborhood Thursday morning. Bend Fire & Rescue crews were called out around 11 a.m. to the structure fire near homes in the 61000 block of Chuckanut Drive,
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The holidays are often portrayed as cheerful and comforting — but for many people in recovery, the season can be one of the toughest stretches of the year. Mental-health experts warn that loneliness, grief, and family stress can quietly escalate during the weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year’s.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Taylor Brooks has just announced that Perk Imaging has signed a lease for Shevlin Crossing Building B, introducing an advanced new option in breast screening to Central Oregon. Perk Imaging will offer the QT Scan, a state-of-the-art, non-invasive breast imaging technology that is radiation-free, contrast-free, compression-free, and completely painless, according to
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Mastersingers put on a free performance at the downtown Bend library Thursday afternoon. This is a group of highly skilled singers from various ensembles from across Oregon. And while they’ve sung in many prestigious venues, including the Vatican, they were more than happy to sign some holiday
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — For several months, the Problem Solvers have been sharing stories about the parking challenges facing downtown Bend. Many residents say they avoid the area because finding parking is difficult, and local businesses report feeling the impact. Parklets: A Pandemic Lifeline Turns Permanent One side effect of the COVID-19 pandemic remains with
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