(Update: Adding video, more details) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A crash involving a semi-truck and a loaded log truck caused no serious injuries but closed U.S. Highway 20 east of Bend for nearly two hours Tuesday morning, authorities reported. Only a minor injury were reported from the crash, which happened around 8:30 a.m. near the
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon average for a gallon of regular gas is back below $4 a gallon for the first time since early September, when the Olympic Pipeline went out of service, AAA Oregon/Idaho reported Tuesday. Here’s AAA’s weekly report: While drivers here are paying less for gas, the national average rose a
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A funeral procession and heartfelt services were held Tuesday morning for Lauren Craven, a young La Mesa Police Department officer who was fatally struck by a car a week ago while she was assisting a motorist at the scene of a College-area freeway accident.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend has completed its 2025 Street Preservation Program after improving 67 lane miles of the city’s roughly 930 lane miles of roadway. The projects, costing about $4.85 million, focused on using the right treatment at the right time to maximize cost-effective maintenance. This year’s street preservation work included
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Bend Police on Tuesday had some new information to share about a man who was seriously injured in a 30-foot fall from from a cliff at Sawyer Park.
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(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Old Mill District is transforming into a Halloween wonderland this Friday, October 31, from 4 to 7 p.m., for its annual family-friendly Halloween block party. Visitors can trick-or-treat at Old Mill shops, watch costumed pets parade through Center Plaza, and marvel at the Central Oregon Aerial Artists
Continue Reading BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend has completed its 2025 Street Preservation Program after improving 67 lane miles of the city’s roughly 930 lane miles of roadway. The projects, costing about $4.85 million, focused on using the right treatment at the right time to maximize cost-effective maintenance. This year’s street preservation work included
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sunriver Brewing Co. has announced the final day for its Galveston Avenue pub in Bend. On November 1st, the last customers will be served as major changes to the block the brewery sits on are about to take place. You might remember our previous reporting on the planned transformation after a local family
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A major rescue effort took place on the Upper Deschutes River this month, as dozens of volunteers worked to save stranded fish left behind by seasonal water reductions. Each year, when the Upper Deschutes River is reduced to help refill Wickiup Reservoir, side channels run dry, leaving fish trapped in isolated
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The intersection of Olney Avenue and Wall Street is scheduled for a final three-day closure through Wednesday to complete the final phase of sewer line tie-in work for the Olney Avenue Improvements Project, city officials said Monday. The newly installed sewer line improvements on Olney Avenue increase the capacity of the
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(Update: video added) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Boys & Girls Club of Bend announced Monday it has a new CEO, Michael Baker, who will be stepping into the role beginning November 3rd. Baker has worked with the program since 1988. Read the full press release below: “Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend is excited
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(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 29-year-old snowboarder was rescued Sunday afternoon after being injured on the Cinder Cone at Mt. Bachelor, according to the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say Search and Rescue volunteers were called out just after 12:30 p.m., when the man fell and hit a rock while riding, resulting
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BEND, Ore. {KTVZ} — A beloved Pacific Northwest favorite is making its way to Bend. Signs are officially up at the new Elmer’s location on NE 3rd Street, which is taking over the building formerly home to Shari’s Restaurant. The family-style eatery, known for its hearty breakfast plates and welcoming atmosphere, is putting the finishing
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Nearly four years after the death of Barry Washington Jr., dozens gathered in downtown Bend this weekend to celebrate his life and unveil a permanent memorial in his honor. The crowd filled the corner of Northwest Wall Street and Oregon Avenue—the same place where Washington was tragically killed in 2021—to dedicate
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — According to Bend Fire and Rescue, a 911 call shortly before 4 a.m. Friday morning led responders to a storage facility on Bend’s east side, where a caller reported smoke coming from the building. Upon arrival, crews spotted smoke coming from the Storage Solutions complex on Twin Knolls Drive. They quickly
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BEND, Ore. — A memorial dedication ceremony will take place Saturday in downtown Bend to honor Barry Washington Jr., the young man who was shot and killed outside a downtown bar in 2021. The event will run from 1 to 3 p.m. at the corner of Wall Street and Oregon Avenue, near the site where
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(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A longtime favorite for breakfast and lunch in downtown Bend is up for sale. The Lemon Tree, located on Northwest Franklin Avenue, has been listed for $500,000, according to an online posting. The listing states that the sale includes the business only and not the building. The lease
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(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Healing Reins Equine Assisted Services announced Friday the opening of its new nature-based occupational and physical therapy clinic, a space where children can build strength, confidence, and connection through movement, outdoor experiences and hands-on interaction with animals and nature. Here’s the rest of the organization’s news release: Unlike
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — High winds are moving through Central Oregon causing power outages throughout the region. A KTVZ News photojournalist reported that all of downtown Bend lost power, including streetlights. Video shows stores still operating, even without lights. Street lights in downtown lose power. A store in downtown Bend, operates in the dark. Downtown
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(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As Bend continues to grow, so do the challenges faced by those sworn to keep the city safe. The Bend Police Department is expanding its team, updating its training, and embracing new technology to meet the demands of a fast-changing community — all while striving to maintain a
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