White SUV crashes into Bend ice cream shop
BEND, Ore. [KTVZ] — KTVZ confirms a white four-door SUV crashed into Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream at 61165 S. Highway 97 in Bend Tuesday evening. 911…
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Fire destroys Alfalfa home: Exploding fireworks, ammunition and lack of hydrants challenge firefighters
ALFALFA, Ore. (KTVZ) — Firefighters battling a fire that destroyed an Alfalfa home Monday were challenged not only by a lack of hydrants but…
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ODOT and City of Bend hold open house to answer questions about the Hawthorne Crossing
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — ODOT and the City of Bend continued their tour, informing the public about the upcoming Hawthorne Bridge project. Earlier…
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Woodstove flue fire heavily damages roof of NE Bend home, but three residents escape to safety
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A woodstove flue fire early Tuesday morning heavily damaged the wood shake roof of a northeast Bend home, but three occupants…
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Latino Community Association and City of Bend jointly announce weekly Office Hours
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Latino Community Association and the City of Bend jointly announced Tuesday the launch of Office Hours at the Latino…
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Future of key Deschutes County Interchange Project uncertain as ODOT funding remains undecided
BEND, Ore. [KTVZ] — The future of a critical interchange project at US 97 and Baker Road in Deschutes County is uncertain, as funding from the…
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Bend Police introduce Sanford, a new therapy K9 to support officers and community
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– The Bend Police Department is welcoming a new four-legged member to the force. In a video posted Monday night on Facebook, the…
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Close call turns into fight in Bend restaurant parking lot, leading to two arrests
On Saturday, November 29th, officers from the Bend Police Department were called to Taco Salsa on Galveston Avenue following a reported dispute…
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Bend’s Miller Elementary School cancels a second day of classes after fire linked to lithium battery
A fire at Miller Elementary School in Bend on Sunday night caused significant damage to a custodial workshop but was contained by the school’s…
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OSU-Cascades and PRAx bring global and Grammy-winning artists to Tower Theatre
BEND, Ore. – Oregon State University – Cascades and OSU’s Patricia Valian Reser Center for the Creative Arts are launching a new concert series…
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Mt. Joy is the latest addition to the 2026 summer concert lineup at Bend’s Hayden Homes Amphitheater
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Tickets will go on sale Friday for the latest artists to announce a concert next summer at Bend’s Hayden Homes Amphitheater -…
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Bend road rage shooting suspect arraigned on five-count indictment; judge keeps bail at $100,000
.A 19-year-old Bend resident accused in a recent road rage shooting incident was arraigned Monday on a five-count indictment and a plea hearing was…
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Deschutes County to conduct pile burning southwest of Bend in coming weeks
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County Natural Resources will conduct winter pile burning near the Seventh Mountain Resort and Points West…
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Bend Fire & Rescue’s Santa Express is back to collect donations for Salvation Army; here’s where and when
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Beginning on Friday, Bend Fire & Rescue’s Santa Express will visit neighborhoods around Bend to collect donations of food,…
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DONATIONS ENCOURAGED: Free gift wrapping service in Bend returns thanks to Oregon nonprofit
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Are you in need of some extra help this holiday season? Between decorating the house, buying gifts, and planning your holiday…
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ODOT to host Hawthorne Crossing Project open house in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Transportation is hosting an open house for the community on Tuesday, December 2nd to educate…
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Small Business Spotlight: The Monterey Company creates all things custom in Central Oregon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Black Friday is one of the busiest shopping days of the year—as many are looking ahead to the holidays and checking gifts off…
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‘I Like Pie’ run draws over 5,000 participants with new location and competition
(Update: Video Added) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Five thousand Central Oregonians bundled up Thanksgiving morning for the annual I Like Pie run in…
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‘Right treatment at the right time’: City of Bend highlights street preservation efforts and winter preparations
Bend’s relatively new transportation utility fee is changing how the city maintains and clears its streets — from fresh pavement in the summer…
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KIDS Center asks the community to give families ‘Hope for the Holidays’
(Update: Video Added) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This holiday season, Central Oregonians can give a child and family much-needed support by taking part in…
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