State Rep. Emerson Levy Explains “No Vote” on Moving Gas Tax Referendum to May
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After months of discussion, negotiations and a referendum, Oregonians may be heading to the ballot box in May to vote on whether…
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Bend City Council approves ordinance prohibiting firearms in city buildings
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend City Council on Wednesday night unanimously approved an ordinance that prohibits firearms inside city facilities,…
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Bend WinterFest gives back, donates $7,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The magic of winter and the power of community were on full display at the 2026 Bend WinterFest, raising $7,000 for Big Brothers…
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11-year-old Make-A-Wish Oregon ambassador to host Ski-A-Thon at Mt. Bachelor
Update: KTVZ’s Claire Elmer spoke with Holden and his parents to learn more about the upcoming event. Above is the full report, also available on…
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Crook County resident helps Bend hiker who got lost in the Ochoco National Forest, sparking rescue effort
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue undertook a challenging rescue effort for a Bend man who got lost on a weekend…
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Women continue breaking barriers in science, but work remains to close gender gap
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Each February, the world celebrates the International Day of Women and Girls in Science — a time to recognize the trailblazers…
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Bend High says goodbye to historic gym with final game
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — It was a night to remember at Bend High School Tuesday as students, staff and alumni packed the gym for one final game before…
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Bend man, convicted felon, receives prison sentence for assault rifle possession
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 38-year-old Bend man was sentenced to 24 months in federal prison today for illegally possessing an assault rifle and…
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Central Oregon Trail Alliance completes 11.41 miles of new trails at Cline Buttes
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Trail Alliance (COTA) completed 11.41 miles of new trails at Cline Buttes, a project designed to expand the…
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Winter stock-water run planned for parts of Central Oregon
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Irrigation District plans to deliver a winter stock-water run this week for farms on the east side of…
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‘Home hardening’: City of Bend plans to adopt new state residential building code aimed at reducing wildfire risks
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend City Council is moving forward with plans to adopt new home-hardening requirements aimed at making new residential…
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High Desert Museum launches ‘250 in the West’ program to explore the regional legacy of America’s founding
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The High Desert Museum will launch a year-long program this spring called ‘250 in the West’ to examine the legacy of the…
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High Desert Museum launching “250 in the West” series; programs will explore the West’s place in our national story
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The High Desert Museum is launching a year-long program this spring to explore the intersection of regional history and American…
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Aging Disputes: Lava Terrace Cellars submits revised winery plan amid mixed testimony
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Three year neighborhood debate over proposed tasting room and winery continues with the Deschutes Board of County Commissioners…
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Central Oregon wrestlers capture state titles at OSAA championships
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon wrestlers put on a powerful performance at the 2025-26 OSAA/OnPoint Community Credit Union Wrestling State…
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‘Do that gut check’: Bend family urges caution as catalog credit company faces wave of complaints
A woman and her son discovered that her line of credit through Stoneberry had an interest rate that quietly increased over time, and they are warning…
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There’s Good News: Bend’s Playful Paws Cat Café celebrates 400th adoption
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Playful Paws Cat Café is celebrating a milestone after reaching its 400th adoption. The facility has provided homes for…
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Take the chilly plunge, support a good cause: Special Olympics Oregon’s Bend Polar Plunge set for Saturday
(Update: Adding video, KTVZ.COM Poll, local law enforcement involvement) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) Officers from the Bend and Redmond police departments and…
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City of Bend to install traffic cameras at four intersections
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Over the next few weeks, the City of Bend will be installing automated traffic enforcement cameras to detect red light…
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Amid surge in need, St. Charles makes access to healthy, affordable food a priority; new program launching
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Many Central Oregonians struggle to access affordable, healthy food – and that need is increasing, according to results from…
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