Bend Park and Rec spring recreation program registration opens next Monday and Tuesday
(Update: Added video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The trees are dusted with snow, but it is time to plan ahead for spring activities. Bend Park and…
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Bend man admits to sharing child sex material online from day care, faces 7-year prison sentence in plea deal
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A man who was living at a northeast Bend day care facility when he was arrested last year, accused of distributing child sex…
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Six ODOT snowplows hit in past week; agency pleads not to pass on the right – it’s dangerous, often illegal
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As the next winter storm moves across the state Tuesday, ODOT said its crews are working around the clock to help keep highways…
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Dozens of crashes reported as snow lingers across the High Desert; police urge drivers to make safety a priority
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Snowfall returned and lingered across much of the High Desert on Tuesday in the wake of Monday’s first round in weeks,…
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Bend Police community survey finds more than 1 in 5 feel less safe than a year ago; homelessness still key issue
A sizable majority of Bend residents say they still trust Bend Police, though more than 1 in 5 survey respondents said they feel less safe than they…
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Snow returns across much of the High Desert; winter weather advisory in place as forecasters warn of slick roads
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Light snow began falling over much of the High Desert on Monday, and the National Weather Service issued a winter weather…
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‘Leave it better than you found it’: Ray Solley, the Tower Theatre’s longtime leader, is retiring this summer
(Update: Added video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The nonprofit Tower Theatre Foundation board announced Monday that their longtime executive director, Ray…
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Bend-La Pine Schools assure families about privacy policy, keep no records of students’ immigration status
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-La Pine Schools provided KTVZ News with an email sent home to all students’ families due to numerous inquiries about its…
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After long dry spell, heavy snowfall returns to Cascades; Mt. Bachelor base again tops 100 inches
“Winter weather is back” at Mt. Bachelor, the resort reported Friday, with about 10 inches of snow falling in the past 24 hours, making for a big…
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WATCH: An elk herd on the run surprises longtime SE Bend resident
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Spotting an elk herd is not all that rare in the woods around Bend, but one moving this fast… “Forty years on our property in…
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Two bobcats spotted in Tethrow; another sighting at Riley Ranch Nature Reserve
KTVZ viewer Catherine Beaton shared video with us of a couple of elusive bobcats she spotted in Tetherow. (Meanwhile, Bend Park & Rec District…
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COCC president delivers State of the College Address, honors the school’s 75th anniversary
COCC President Dr. Laurie Chesley delivered the 2025 State of College Address Wednesday morning at Central Oregon Community College, looking back at…
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KTVZ News confirms ICE agents in Bend; family of detainee speaks out
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Rumors on social media caused confusion and chaos earlier this week that federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents were…
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Former Bend HS softball coach sued by former player, claiming girls’ locker-room spying
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A lawsuit seeking $500,000 in damages has been filed against former Bend High softball coach Rob Ray by a former player,…
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Attention, downtown Bend drivers: Olney Avenue-Wall Street intersection closes Monday for months of work
A head’s up to those who travel to or through downtown Bend: The intersection of Olney Avenue and Wall Street will close next Monday to accommodate…
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‘I think it’s very exciting’: Veterinary Referral Center of Central Oregon offers brain surgery for pets
A dog is living a healthier life, thanks to a local veterinary brain surgery. The Veterinary Referral Center of Central Oregon is offering…
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Bend’s Hayden Homes Amphitheater lights a fire with 4 new summer concerts, including Earth, Wind & Fire
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Summer in Bend just got a whole lot more exciting! Hayden Homes announced on Monday four new acts coming to the venue: Goose on…
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Fire destroys shop building off US Highway 20 east of Bend; cause under investigation
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Authorities are looking for the cause of a fire Monday morning that destroyed a shop building on property along U.S. Highway 20…
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Two added showings of new film honoring Bill Healy nearly sold out; Healy Foundation donates $100,000 to MBSEF
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A memorable evening at the historic Tower Theatre brought together longtime community members, snowsport enthusiasts, and…
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‘We’re all happy to be here’: C.O. first responders, supporters donate blood for the Battle of the Badges
Donors from around Central Oregon rolled up their sleeves for the American Red Cross on Monday, taking part in the Battle of the Badges Blood Drive…
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