BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Johnny Davis, the owner of Bend’s Volcanic Theatre Pub, is reversing course — and no longer selling the popular venue. The Volcanic Theatre, located on Southwest Century Drive, is a 13-time award-winning hotspot. It was recently listed for sale on BizBuySell.com. But in a new social media post, Davis says community
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(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend-La Pine Schools Excellence in Education awards culminated Friday afternoon with the presentation of the Educator of the Year award to Loren Renfroe, language arts teacher at Sky View Middle School in northeast Bend. Superintendent Steven Cook and other district officials made the surprise presentation. Renfroe has
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BEND, Ore. – (KTVZ) The Bend Chamber of Commerce is entering a new chapter under the leadership of its newly appointed CEO, Sara Odendahl. After serving as interim CEO over the summer and spending nearly five years in various roles within the Chamber — primarily in government affairs — Odendahl says she’s honored to take
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new kind of wellness experience is coming to Bend. Flux Thermal Lounge says it “offers a modern, nature-inspired spin on the ancient practice of contrast therapy: alternating immersion in hot and cold water to support mental clarity, recovery, and resilience.” Here are more of the details shared with KTVZ News
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A 22-year-old Bend man has been charged with a dozen counts of possessing child sex abuse material, and police released his photo Thursday to learn if any local victims are associated with the case.
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(Update: Video Added) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A beloved Central Oregon holiday tradition is returning to Bend this December as the Central Oregon Mastersingers present their annual holiday concert, “What Sweeter Music.” The community choir will fill the Tower Theatre with festive cheer during two performances on Sunday, Dec. 14 — a 2 p.m. matinée
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Update: Adding video BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-La Pine Schools presented its Support Staff Member of the Year award Wednesday to Liz Vargas, Welcome Center Liaison at the Bend-La Pine Schools Education Center. Superintendent Steven Cook and other district officials made the surprise presentation. Vargas has been with Bend-La Pine Schools for eight years, working with
Continue ReadingUpdate: Adding video BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A large police presence surrounded a northeast Bend home Wednesday afternoon, helped a woman to safety out a second-story window and arrested a man accused of violating a restraining order. The officers evacuated neighbors, closed two roads for a time and brought in an armored vehicle and drone
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(Update: Adding quotes from City of Bend Shelter Coordinator, Brook O’Keefe and Executive Director of the Mountain View Community Development, Rick Russell) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — One of Bend’s three new Safe Parking Program locations had its first residents move a few weeks ago. Just off the corner of South Highway 97, next to Les
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BEND, Ore. [KTVZ] — The Bend City Council has given the green light to a significant intersection improvement project at Olney and Revere Avenues, designed to enhance safety and traffic flow at four key intersections in the city. Funded by a voter-approved 2020 Transportation General Obligation Bond, the Olney and Revere Intersections project will improve
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Transportation is hosting an upcoming open house on Bend’s Hawthorne Crossing project and its new design, including a chance to meet the project team, ask questions and provide comments. An online open house debuted Wednesday that offers background and details on the project. The in-person open house is set for Tuesday, Dec. 2 from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. at Dogwood at The Pine Shed, 821 NE. Second
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A resident of Bend’s Eastside shared with KTVZ News Wednesday a security camera video of an early-morning visitor: a fox. “Nightly visit from one of our local fox community,” Frank Starkey told us of the 2 a.m. video clip, which ends with the sound of his barking dog as the visiting
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend’s WinterFest is set to return February 13th-15th, 2026 in the Old Mill District. Here’s what–and who–to expect this time around. Concerts are free with festival admission. At the Oregrown Main Stage, catch Brandi Cyrus, Tiffany, Saxsquatch, and Glass of Hearts – Blondie Tribute. Attendees can expect ice carving demonstrations, a
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Update: Adding video BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Destination Rehab says it’s proud to announce the ongoing success of its innovative Rock Climbing for Parkinson’s Disease program—an eight-week community fitness initiative designed to improve strength, endurance and confidence for adults living with Parkinson’s Disease. Hosted at Bend Rock Gym, the program focuses on cardiovascular and strength training while
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(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-La Pine Schools presented its Administrator of the Year award Tuesday to Caldera High School Principal Chris Boyd. Superintendent Steven Cook and other district officials made the surprise presentation during the school day, joined by school staff and hundreds of students. Boyd has been with Bend-La Pine Schools
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(Update: Added Video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Portland State University’s Population Research Center just released their July 1st annual population estimates for the state and its counties and cities, with most numbers showing small but steady growth. PSU produces the yearly estimates as directed by state law, using various data, from births and deaths to
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(Update: Adding video) TUMALO, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Tumalo family of five and their pets escaped their burning manufactured home late late Monday night, but were displaced by the blaze that officials traced to a woodstove pipe’s radiant heat. Bend Fire & Rescue crews were dispatched at 11:46 p.m. to the fire in a home
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Gas prices remain relatively stable as we approach Thanksgiving. with most states seeing prices change by a nickel or less on the week, AAA Oregon/Idaho reported Tuesday. The national average for regular gas has seen small ups and downs this fall, while the Oregon average has been mostly declining since mid-September
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ). — Deschutes County Commissioner Patti Adair announced this morning her intentions of running for the republican nomination for Oregon’s 5th Congressional District Representative. The current seat holder is Congresswoman Janelle Bynum, who won her 2024 election against Republican incumbent Lori Chavez-Deremer. See Patti Adair’s Press Release below: Today, Deschutes County Commissioner Patti
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Update: Adding video PORTLAND, Ore (KTVZ) – Despite recent air-travel challenges, AAA projected Monday that a record 81.8 million Americans (23.9% of the population) will travel 50 miles or more from home for the Thanksgiving holiday, up 2% from 2024. This year is the busiest ever for Thanksgiving travel, the organization says, with an additional
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