REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Cascades Futurity and Aged Event, a horse cutting competition open to the public, is taking place at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds. General admission to the event is free. Cattle cutting is a practical skill that cattle ranchers still utilize. The goal of the sport is to single out an individual
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Winter is starting to make its first appearance at Mt. Bachelor. The mountain received its first snowfall of the season Wednesday morning, dusting the slopes from mid-mountain to the summit. With more storm activity in the forecast and summer operations scheduled to wrap up October 4, the first snow is giving
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A vacant mobile home in southwest Bend was destroyed by fire early Wednesday morning after flames broke through the roof and ignited nearby brush. Bend Fire & Rescue firefighters responded to the scene on South Queens Drive at 12:43 a.m., quickly applying water to extinguish the structure fire and stop spot
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ): The Deschutes County Search & Rescue Foundation is hosting “Not’cho Grandma’s BINGO” Sunday morning, September 6th, at Silver Moon Brewing in Bend. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. and bingo games begin around 10 a.m., with proceeds supporting local search and rescue volunteer activities and community programs. The fundraiser is organized in partnership
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Street Dog Hero will hold its 4th Annual Street Dog Hero Gala on Sept. 19, 2026, in Bend, Ore. The event raises funds for local and international animal rescue and veterinary efforts. The gala will take place from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College (COCC) and the Faculty Forum union have declared an impasse in ongoing contract negotiations. The declaration follows more than seven months of bargaining and three mediation sessions between the two parties. The impasse declaration transitions the dispute into a formal phase established by state labor laws. Four
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — James Thomas Tharp Jr., a 47-year-old Bend resident, was arrested after police linked him to a string of business burglaries, car break-ins and property damage between Friday and Sunday. Police say they located Tharp inside an unoccupied house with stolen merchandise and booked him into the Deschutes County Jail on multiple
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Emergency crews responded to a water rescue on the Deschutes River near the Bend Whitewater Park after a man was found unconscious in the river. Bend Fire and Rescue alongside Bend Police were dispatched to the scene. According to police, witnesses saw the man swimming above the rapids shortly before he
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Update: All evacuation levels have been lifted for the Sno Park Fire in Deschutes County Update from Deschutes Alerts: “Due to fire conditions the following area is at Level 1 – West of MP 7 on Skyliners Road. Level 1 means BE READY: Be aware of the danger that exists in your area. Make plans
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The local candidate field is set, and preparations are underway in Deschutes County for the November general election.Deschutes County Clerk Steve Dennison says the slate of local candidates was finalized Tuesday afternoon, marking another step in the process of preparing ballots for voters this fall.“Everything as of Tuesday afternoon at 5
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Community College Faculty Forum has declared an impasse in contract negotiations with Central Oregon Community College after nine months of talks in Bend. The union, an affiliate of the Oregon Education Association, stated that market adjustments to faculty compensation remain the primary sticking point despite tentative agreements on
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Emergency room visits for E-bike injuries in Saint Charles are reaching new highs. Today, the number of injures reached 83 for this year, matching the total number of injuries recorded for all of 2025. The trend puts the area on track to see roughly 50% more E-bike before the end of
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Local organizations in Bend can now apply for funding to help make a positive impact on the environment. The City of Bend’s Climate Action Partner grant program provides funding for projects that support the city’s community climate action plan. The deadline to apply is September 8th, 2026. To learn more about
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 46-year-old Bend resident was arrested Wednesday night near Sisters after law enforcement officers found him carrying a commercial quantity of fentanyl during a traffic stop. Jeremy Scott Boggs was taken into custody following a month-long investigation by the Central Oregon Drug Enforcement team into suspected illegal narcotics sales. Detectives with
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mt. Bachelor will host its sixth annual Redline Rally this Saturday, Aug. 29. The invite-only mountain bike competition showcases riders ranging from local youth competitors to seasoned professionals. Named after the resort’s Redline jump trail, the event brings together local and regional mountain bikers alongside professional athletes. Competitors will perform tricks
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregonians can help protect local waterways this September as SOLVE brings its second annual “Pick It Up, Bend!” community cleanup to town. Volunteer registration is now officially open for the event, which takes place Sunday, September 27, in the Old Mill District and around the Hayden Homes Amphitheater. The local
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Today is National Dog Day, and local law enforcement is celebrating with some very good boys and girls. Bend Police K9’s Maggie, Billy, and Buck are getting some extra treats. Drug Detection K9 Bonnie is getting some extra love too — if she can ever sit still long enough for it! Happy
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Police Department has a reminder for motorists: School starts September 9th, which means more kids will be walking and riding bikes on our roads. You’ll also see more school buses and vehicles dropping off and picking up students. That means school zones will be active. Officers are asking drivers
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 15-year-old Bend boy was arrested Tuesday morning after police say he pointed what appeared to be a handgun at three teens during a dispute at a Bend apartment complex. Bend Police responded to the Westside Village Apartments in the 1400 block of NW Albany Avenue around 1:39 a.m. Aug. 25
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Bend, ORE. (KTVZ) — A 15-year-old Bend resident was arrested early Tuesday morning after police said he pointed a realistic replica handgun with a laser sight at a group of teenagers outside an apartment building. The teenager was taken into custody on suspicion of three counts of menacing. The incident occurred around 1:39 a.m. at
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