BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 23 year old Bend resident has been arrested and charged with felony hit and run and unlawful use of a weapon. Early Sunday morning, Police responded to a report of gunshots fired in the parking lot of the Shilo Inn in northern Bend. Police learned the suspect came to a
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – In response to the interruption in SNAP benefits, from Nov. 3 – Nov. 9, 2025, Burgerville is offering a free Kids Cheeseburger Basket, including a Burgerville Original Cheeseburger or Hamburger, kid’s fries and a kid’s soft drink, to children who currently receive SNAP benefits. Recipients in need can come to their
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Bend Police were called to assist the Oregon State Police on Saturday evening following what began as a routine traffic stop near the Safeway parking lot on Northeast 3rd Street. According to initial reports, once the vehicle—a van—was stopped, something significant occurred inside that prompted state troopers to request immediate backup
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BEND, Ore. {KTVZ} — The Old Mill District was buzzing with Halloween excitement Friday evening as pets of all shapes, sizes, and species took center stage for the annual Halloween Pet Costume Contest. Hosted by the Humane Society of Central Oregon, the event turned Center Plaza by the walking bridge into a festive parade of
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(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Three men have been indicted on felony drug trafficking charges after a year-long investigation by the Central Oregon Drug Enforcement Team and federal Drug Enforcement Administration, authorities said Thursday. Several narcotics units around the region helped iin the investigation that led to the Oct. 16 federal indictment of
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On Thursday at the Deschutes County Courthouse, Bend resident Garry Dean Mode made an appearance in front of Deschutes County Circuit Judge Michelle McIver.
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Jia Asian Street Kitchen in southwest Bend has introduced a robot server, the first of its kind in Central Oregon. Her name is Baobao, and she’s quickly become part of the restaurant’s team.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes Children’s Foundation and MountainStar Family Relief Nursery sounded an alarm in a joint statement Thursday. They said families across Central Oregon are beginning to feel the effects of increasing barriers to accessing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits — including delays, reductions, and disrupted eligibility. Both organizations warned that thousands of children
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A direction switch in the detour for the city of Bend’s Franklin Avenue Improvements Project is being delayed by two days, to next Wednesday, due to a delay with the contractor performing the work. “We want to thank the community for their understanding and patience as we complete this critical project,”
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Chamber of commerce announced Sara Odendahl as its new CEO beginning November 3rd. The full press release is below: The Bend Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce Sara Odendahl as its new CEO effective November 3. Sara has served as the interim CEO since June 30, in addition to
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — You’re invited come Trick-or-Treat–but in reverse! At Holm Made Toffee Co. in Bend, the community is invited to ring the store’s doorbell and drop off non-perishable food items and healthy snacks. Donors will receive a fun mystery bag of locally made items in return as a thank you. You’re invited in today
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Hawkeye & Huckleberry Lounge in Bend has announced it’s welcoming in Captain Marvel herself, Brie Larson, for her ‘Party People: A Cookbook for Creative Celebrations’ book tour, in collaboration with Courtney McBroom, the former Milk Bar Culinary Director. Bend’s very own Chef Carlos Anthony, who you might recognize from Food Network, will serve
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BEND, Ore (KTVZ) — A Bend bagel shop is offering comfort and community during tough times with a “Breakfast for Dinner” event aimed at helping families affected by recent cuts to SNAP food assistance. Bo’s Bagels will serve all breakfast sandwiches for $5 on Wednesday, November 6, starting at 5:30 p.m. The owners say the
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new Pilates studio, Form Pilates, is scheduled to open in December at Discovery Corner in Discovery West. The studio will be located at 1216 NW Skyline Ranch Road, suite 100, next to Harper House Design. The space is owned and operated by Rachel Day, who has taught Pilates for 11
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Zamp Solar’s Bend manufacturing facility is set to close in early November as part of a companywide consolidation effort aimed at streamlining operations, according to a spokesperson. The Bend closure marks the end of local solar panel production for the company, which has been part of Central Oregon’s manufacturing community since
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ)– The Oregon Public Utility Commission has approved a small reduction in rates for Cascade Natural Gas customers that goes into effect this Friday. But the change could be hard to spot, as the average customer’s monthly bill will fall by less than $1, the PUC said Wednesday. The agency says the small
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Summit High School and Bend Senior High School are teaming up for their first-ever joint production, Head Over Heels, a jukebox musical set to the chart-topping hits of The Go-Go’s. Inspired by Philip Sidney’s The Countess of Pembroke’s Arcadia, the story follows the royal court of Arcadia after a prophecy from the
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(UPDATE: adding quotes from Dr. Steve Cook, adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend-LaPine Schools Board met on Tuesday for a work session to discuss goals for the district to take it into the future. This meeting is part of an ongoing process to update rules and guidelines for the school board. The goal
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Police Department has one word for it: “Wow!” Last Saturday, Bend Police and St. Charles hosted a prescription drug take back event, and the community turnout was nothing short of remarkable. A steady flow of 203 cars rolled through the Bend Police Department parking lot, each one dropping off
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Humane Society of Central Oregon is inviting companion animals to enjoy the ghastly delights of Halloween at a special annual costume event. Unleash your creativity and “trick”-out your four-legged friend in a costume. The Howl-o-ween Pet Costume contest will be Friday, October 31st at 5:30pm at the Old Mill District Center Plaza by
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