BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Tuesday, October 14th, join the Humane Society of Central Oregon, CAMP, Fences for Fido and more at Silver Moon Brewing for the first-ever Central Oregon Animal Welfare Summit. It’s a collaborative event focused on expanding access to veterinary care, essential pet services, and the connections that keep people and pets
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One of the most pressing challenges in Central Oregon is addressing how each city manages its homeless population.
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(Update: Adding video) PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Led by Portland Mayor Keith Wilson, a coalition of more than a dozen Oregon mayors – including Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler – issued a joint letter Monday rejecting any attempt to federally militarize the Portland metro area – and announcing coordinated regional action to protect civil rights, public
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Building a Better Bend, a local nonproft, announced the second lecture in its annual lecture series, with the theme ‘Retrofitting Bend for a Resilient Future’. It says Oregon residents will be increasingly threatened by wildfires, heat, drought, and other natural disasters in the coming years, and now is the time to
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Bill and Katie Bellows, owners of Cynthia’s of Bend, are dealing with major damage to their longtime shop after a driver crashed into the business early Sunday morning. Bend Police say it happened just after 2am on Southeast 3rd Street. Investigators say 42-year-old Robert Waller of Bend, suspected of drunk driving,
Continue Reading(Update: Michael Harvey has been located and is safe) BEND, Ore. {KTVZ} — The Bend Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance in locating a missing 74-year-old man.Michael Harvey was last seen near Silver Lake Boulevard and SW Reed Market Road. Police say Harvey wears an emergency bracelet and may need help.Anyone with information
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – St. Charles’ Neonatal Intensive Care Unit hosted a reunion for current and former patients and their families alongside caregivers on Saturday at St. Charles Bend. This free family-friendly event featured interactive games, a bouncy house, face painting, AirLink tours, a visit from a fire truck and refreshments. Attendees were encouraged to wear a favorite superhero
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Central Oregon recorded 15 new HIV diagnoses in 2024, marking the highest annual total on record for the region. Most of those cases were in Deschutes County, which has the largest population. Deschutes County Health officials caution that case numbers can fluctuate from year to year. So far in 2025, fewer
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Healing Reins Equine Assisted Services is proud to announce the return of its signature fundraising gala, Diamonds & Dust, on Saturday, September 27 in Tumalo. This year’s celebration will feature the updated Toast for Transformation, featuring the chance for attendees to enter to win two 2 carat diamonds generously provided by
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This Sunday, the Bend community will gather at Mountain Burger to celebrate the people who inspire the next generation—our teachers. Hosted by National Solar, with support from Mountain Burger and Cascade Lakes Brewing, the Bend Teacher Appreciation Dinner will open its doors at 2747 Northwest Crossing Drive from 5:00 to 9:00 PM in
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Next Tuesday evening, Sen. Lisa Reynolds, MD (D-Portland), who worked with Governor Tina Kotek on her recent executive order creating phone-free schools, will convene lawmakers and community leaders in a roundtable discussion on how to make the new rule work best for student success and well-being. Here are the details, as released Friday
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A year-old pilot program to reduce traffic speeds, improve safety, and encourage walking and cycling has sparked sharp division in the city of Bend. The program converted a four-lane roadway into two lanes as part of a “road diet” designed to curb crashes and make the corridor safer for pedestrians and
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new community cleanup event is taking shape in Bend, aiming to expand the work already being done through the Bend Beautification Program. Danny Goll and his wife recently adopted Galveston Avenue through the program, and after a few cleanups there, they wanted to take it citywide. That’s how the idea
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College announced Thursday a new $1.33 million grant from the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration that will provide scholarships and paid field placements in behavioral health for up to 18 students a year. “This funding will bring essential support for students pursuing futures as qualified mental health
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UPDATE: Adding video CHEYENNE, Wyoming (KTVZ) — A Bend man has been sentenced to two years in federal prison and a year of supervised release for hitting a Yellowstone National Park employee with his car a year ago. David Tyler Regnier, 67, was sentenced Monday after being convicted by a federal jury in May on
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(Update: Full Story with quotes from Bend City Engineering Director, Ryan Oster and added video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ News) — The Bend City Council voted unanimously late wednesday afternoon on a new shared bike and pedestrian bridge design. During its bi-weekly work session, the council discussed a variety of projects in the midtown crossing area. One of
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon DMV said Wednesday it will be making several changes at their field offices next month, saying the moves will “offer customers more consistent, predictable service.” One will have the Bend DMV office open for appointments only every Thursday. DMV said the change is part of a pilot program in which
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A local car club is stepping up to help Central Oregon veterans.
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WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced Wednesday that the Federal Aviation Administration is investing more than $18.3 million into five airports throughout Oregon through the Airport Improvement Program, including $3.93 million for Bend Municipal Airport projects. “Our regional airports are vital hubs for Oregonians, supporting local businesses and providing
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — You have less than a week to secure your 2025-2026 Mt. Bachelor Season Pass before prices increase. Next Tuesday, September 30th, Full Season and Midweek Pass prices go up, and Kids Ski Free and Outplay 365 Passes will no longer be available. You may remember KTVZ recently brought you details on
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