BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Junior League Baseball West Region Tournament is underway in Bend, with Bend South Little League serving as the host for the multi-day event. State champion teams from across the western United States are competing at Caldera High School through July 30, with a trip to the Junior League Baseball World
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Right now, the City of Bend is working on several street preservation projects. This week, they’re chipsealing some busy streets, including Mt. Washington Drive, Olney and Revere avenues, and Purcell Boulevard. Brosterhous Road from the railroad undercrossing to Windsor Drive is now closed for construction on the Azalia and Windsor Septic to Sewer Project.
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CLACKAMAS COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — One man died Thursday, July 23rd, 2026, after his white Volvo semi-truck and triple trailer rear-ended an overheated red Freightliner semi-truck and triple trailer on Highway 26 near milepost 31.5, close to Sandy. The operator of the Volvo, James Glenn Fisher, 62, of Medford, was pronounced deceased at the scene
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Two separate fires kept Bend emergency crews busy today, including a brush fire behind the Red Lion Hotel on Butler Market Road and a residential fire on Starling Drive. The brush fire, believed to have originated from an abandoned fire in a houseless encampment, burned slightly over one acre. The residential
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Hot, dry weather, low humidity, and occasional gusty winds continue to keep fire danger very high across Central Oregon. With several active wildfires already burning, it only takes one spark to start another.Here are a few simple ways you can help protect our communities:Prevent human-caused sparks. Avoid mowing dry grass during the hottest part of
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The annual “Balloons Over Bend” event is taking place this weekend in Central Oregon, offering morning balloon flights and evening “Night Glow” experiences. Balloon launches are scheduled between 6:00 a.m. and 7:30 a.m., with spectators able to watch the setup and takeoff from the field at Jewell Elementary School. The event
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As summer flies by, the school year quickly approaches. For Bend-La Pine Schools, new bus riders, kindergarten students, and their families are invited to learn about bus safety and take a spin on a school bus during the Ready, Set, Ride! bus safety programs. During the events, families will watch a short
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Fire and Rescue is currently receiving numerous public inquiries concerning wildfire safety, emergency alerts and evacuation plans amid local smoke and fire conditions. Officials are advising residents to sign up for Deschutes County Alerts and to practice potential evacuation routes. Many residents are worried about knowing when to evacuate during
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Central Oregon (KTVZ) — Smoke from multiple Central Oregon wildfires is raising new questions about how county fair operations may unfold this summer, with the Jefferson County Fair and Rodeo set to open Wednesday, the Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo starting July 29, and the Crook County Fair beginning August 5. KTVZ News can confirm,
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BEND, Ore. — A longtime Bend outdoor retailer has expanded beyond skis and snowboards, transforming its former back lot into a new gathering place for food, drinks and community.After nearly 25 years serving Central Oregon’s outdoor community, the family behind Powder House has opened Base Camp, a two-story taphouse and food truck pavilion at 311
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BEND, Ore. — A nationwide blood shortage is raising concerns in Central Oregon, where hospitals depend on a steady supply of donated blood to treat patients every day. The American Red Cross is encouraging eligible donors to give blood as it works to rebuild the national blood supply. When someone needs blood after a serious
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Shepherd’s House Ministries is asking for urgent community support as it faces a critical shortage of food while serving hundreds of people across Central Oregon each day. The nonprofit says it currently provides about 1,000 meals daily to individuals and families experiencing homelessness, hunger, and financial hardship, but pantry supplies are
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Police Department is inviting the community to its annual National Night Out, a free, family-friendly event aimed at strengthening relationships between law enforcement and the public. The event is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 4th at Mountain View High School. Part of a nationwide
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Applications are now open for startups hoping to compete in the 2026 Bend Venture Conference, a long-running event that brings investors and entrepreneurs to Central Oregon each fall. The conference is set for October 15–16 at the Tower Theatre in downtown Bend. Hosted by Economic Development for Central Oregon (EDCO), the
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Endurance Academy is opening registration for its fall youth mountain biking and climbing programs, offering Central Oregon students a chance to build skills, confidence, and community through outdoor sports. The Bend-based nonprofit announced Tuesday that sign-ups are now available for athletes from elementary through high school, following a summer season
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The sound of motorcycles carried a message of remembrance and gratitude through Central Oregon as Tribute to Fallen Soldiers Northwest made stops in Redmond and Bend this weekend. The group, made up of passionate and patriotic riders, travels each summer to honor America’s fallen service members and support their families. Their
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Dozens of Central Oregon residents gathered in Bend this week to protest U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, citing concerns over recent enforcement actions both locally and nationwide. The demonstration comes after a fatal encounter earlier this week in Houston, Texas, where a Mexican man was shot and killed by ICE officers.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Gabriel Dean Christensen, 41, was arrested yesterday evening in Bend after a pursuit at the Stillwater Crossing Apartments. Christensen, who was wanted as a suspect in a July 7 assault, fled from officers and was taken into custody with the assistance of a K9. The arrest occurred at approximately 9:36 p.m.
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BEND, Ore. — After a warm summer day in Central Oregon, an evening breeze can make it feel like the perfect time to head outside with your pet. But while the air may be cooling down, the pavement beneath their paws often isn’t. Dark asphalt can absorb and retain heat throughout the day, remaining much
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A vehicle crash disrupted traffic at a busy Bend intersection Thursday afternoon after it appeared a car left the roadway and struck an electrical box. It happened around 1 p.m. near the intersection of Northeast 3rd Street and OB Riley Road. When KTVZ News arrived on scene, it appeared the driver
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