BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– A new shop in downtown Bend is bringing sparkle and a dose of Japanese-inspired charm to the local retail scene. Pika Pika sells toys and collectible figurines, including some of the most in-demand and hard-to-get items like Labubus figures and Pokémon cards. The store features a wide selection of Japanese and Asian
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(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend is expanding its Safe Parking Program by introducing three new designated sites to support people experiencing homelessness. These new locations are near Les Schwab at the south end, Westside Church in northwest Bend, and the Deschutes County Public Safety Campus to the north. The
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An Oregon Health Authority report released Monday said costs for insured patients at Central Oregon’s St. Charles Health System jumped 26.3% in 2023, well beyond the state’s target limit of 3.4% health care spending growth a year.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — If the third time is the charm, Central Oregon fans of longtime comedic musician “Weird Al” Yankovic will be happy to learn that he’s coming back for his third Bend concert next year.. Yankovic first brought his unique, zany mix to what was then the Les Schwab Amphitheater a decade ago,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The founder of a Bend nonprofit that provides housing for women recovery from addiction issued an apology and shared her own story of stress and addiction’s spiral Monday as she was sentenced to 3 ½ years in prison and to repay over $400,000 in restitution to the organization. Dawn Marie Holland, 53, the founder of
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For second- and third-graders at Highland Magnet School in Bend, learning about Oregon isn’t just a classroom lesson — it’s something they can see, taste, and travel through.
This year, that creative approach earned teacher Cam Glogau statewide recognition as Oregon Agriculture in the Classroom’s 2025 Educator of the Year.
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– After years of tempting Central Oregon with their gourmet baked goods, Too Sweet Cakes is celebrating its grand reopening in Bend. The upscale bakery, first established in 2018, had operated mostly through pickup orders for a while. Now, customers can once again step inside the shop to browse its menu of sweet
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A fire traced to improper disposal of burned yard debris tore through a detached garage and threatened a home near the Deschutes River in southwest Bend late Friday morning, but firefighters protected the home and stopped its spread.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This Sunday, Bend will participate in the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, joining communities nationwide to advocate for measures to reduce traffic fatalities. Bend Bikes will host a memorial event on November 16 at the Peace Corner, where community members, crash victims, and local leaders will gather to
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – As we move into the colder months, fire officials are warning about an uptick in home heating dangers. Last week, Bend Fire & Rescue rushed to put out two house fires reported just 90 minutes apart, both tied to improper use of heating systems. Master’s Touch, a Bend chimney cleaning company, says fires like these aren’t uncommon. About 110,000 homes
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) Chart-topping, multi-Platinum Country star, Parker McCollum, has announced dates for the second leg of his 2026 Parker McCollum Tour, including a late-June visit to Bend. Known for being one of the busiest touring acts in Country music, McCollum is bringing fans his #1 hits and fan-favorite tracks to cities across the U.S. including Los
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As families begin checking off their holiday shopping lists, experts say safety should stay at the top. The Oregon State Public Interest Research Group, or OSPIRG, released its 40th annual “Trouble in Toyland” report this week, highlighting potential hazards for parents to watch for as the holiday shopping rush begins. This year’s
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend was a far smaller town 35 years ago, when the current City Hall was built. While the growth is self-evident, and the accompanying need for more space for city staff, there’s still a web of options and issues to address, when it comes to the idea of a bigger City
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Santa is once again trading his sleigh for a fire engine to ride through the city of Bend, collecting donations for The Salvation Army. On Saturday, December 6th at 6 p.m., the Bend Fire Santa Express is gearing up for another fun year visiting local neighborhoods to collect food, clothing, and
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — From the impact of studded tires on city roads to Bend’s unhoused population, 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) — There’s a new Irish pub in town, in a location you might know. Emerald Loop has opened its doors on SE Cleveland Aaenue, taking over the space that used to be Big E’s and before that Kelly D’s Irish Pub. Thew new owners have already changed the decor, making it more
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(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Longtime Bend-La Pine educator Mary Doyle officially announced her campaign for Congress Wednesday, seeking to represent Oregon’s 2nd Congressional District and to unseat current Rep. Cliff Bentz, R-Ore. Doyle, a Democrat and lifelong public servant with deep roots in Central Oregon, says her campaign is built on one
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The application window opens Thursday for grants from the Bend Sustainability Fund, a Visit Bend project that has reinvested more than $3.3 million in lodging taxes into local community projects since its start in 2021.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new supermarket is getting ready to open on Bend’s south side, and the official date is now set. Farewell Market will welcome customers starting December 13th, transforming the space that once housed Brookswood Market, just north of Deschutes River Woods. Shelves at Farewell Market are already being filled with fresh
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A union newly representing Central Oregon Community College classified staff called a protest Wednesday at the school’s board meeting, accusing COCC of “hoarding reserves” and severely underpaying the workers with what they called “poverty wages.” The Oregon Education Association said in a news release to KTVZ News that COCC educators, students
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