How Central Oregon is dealing with the recent smoke and ash from wildfires
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Wildfires have become an annual occurrence in the region, exacerbated by prolonged drought conditions, and this year has been…
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Bend man pleads not guilty to murder, other charges in fatal stabbing of roommate
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A Bend man arrested in the fatal stabbing of his roommate early last month pleaded not guilty Monday to second-degree murder…
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High Desert Museum’s 35th annual High Desert Rendezvous sets new fundraising record, honors The Bend Foundation
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The 35th annual High Desert Rendezvous—one of Central Oregon’s longest-running charitable events—set a new fundraising…
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Power outage hits 2,500 Pacific Power customers on Bend’s Westside; equipment issue found, service restored
More than 2,500 Pacific Power customers lost power for hours on Bend’s Westside Sunday afternoon. Repair crews restored service to some of those…
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DA drops murder charge against Bend man in May stabbing death, says OSP Crime Lab tests failed to prove case
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Murder and another criminal charge were dismissed Friday against a homeless Bend man arrested in the late-May stabbing death of…
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Bend, Deschutes Co. leaders vote to close most of Juniper Ridge to homeless by next May, create ‘temporary safe stay’ area
Deschutes County commissioners and Bend city councilors voted unanimously at a joint meeting Thursday afternoon to close much of the the city- and…
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Mid Oregon Credit Union installs RightHear system to improve access for visitors who are blind, low-vision
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mid Oregon Credit Union, the only locally headquartered financial institution in Central Oregon, has announced a pioneering step…
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Gunman accused of shooting at man on busy NE Bend street indicted, arraigned; prosecutors plan to file federal charges
A Bend man was indicted and arraigned Thursday on several charges after police said he drew a gun and fired at least one shot at a man on a busy…
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Bend city councilors accept $5 million federal affordable housing grant; half of what was sought, but a big impact
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – During Wednesday night’s Bend City Council meeting, councilors voted to approve the city manager’s acceptance of a $5 million…
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Time to submit your questions for our upcoming ‘Ask the Mayor’ segment with Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler
If you have concerns or questions about life in Bend, you have another chance to pose a question for Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler, who will be our guest…
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‘I think it’s awesome!’: Bend-La Pine Schools provide free breakfast and lunch to students
This school year, thousands of Central Oregon students can get a free lunch and breakfast at school, easing their families’ budget crunch.…
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Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer campaigns in Bend as new poll shows close race with challenger Janelle Bynum
Rep. Lori Chavez DeRemer made two campaign stops in Bend on Wednesday, on the heels of a weekend visit by Democratic opponent Janelle Bynum, as a new…
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‘You’re just chasing the problem’: East Bend residents react to potential new vehicle camping code
A year after the sweep of homeless encampments and RVs on Hunnell Road, the City of Bend is looking to tighten up its on-street vehicle camping code…
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Fire destroys manufactured home in SW Bend’s Romaine Village; investigators seek cause
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Investigators are looking for the cause of a fire Tuesday night that destroyed a manufactured home on Chuckanut Drive in the…
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Bend Realtor Howard Friedman named 2024 Good Neighbor Awards finalist
CHICAGO (KTVZ) – The National Association of Realtors® has selected Howard Friedman, a Realtor® from Bend, among 10 finalists for its 2024 Good…
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City of Bend and Oregon Community Foundation announce Welcoming Week 2024
The City of Bend, in partnership with the Oregon Community Foundation, are thrilled to announce the eighth annual celebration of Welcoming Week in…
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‘We have multi-generational families’: Faculty at R.E. Jewell Elementary in Bend reflect on 50th first day
R.E. Jewell Elementary School in southeast Bend is celebrating a very special back-to-school time, as this year marks the school’s 50th…
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Bend Police 3D laser scanner takes precise measurements, creates crime-scene diagrams, saving officers hours
 An $80,000 3D laser scanner is helping Bend police with investigations at major crime scenes, providing greater accuracy while freeing officers…
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Bend Young Professionals program rebrands as Bend Emerging Talent
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) The Bend Young Professionals program announced Tuesday it has rebranded to Bend Emerging Talent. The change reflects the…
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Local band The VibeShiftas lit up Labor Day with an electric performance
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – It was a whole vibe on Labor Day at Worthy Brewing – it’s all about The VibeShiftas. The band, known for its eclectic blend…
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