BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Developing now, beloved Bend billiards bar Duda’s is closing it’s doors following Halloween night this year. The family-owned business on NW Wall Street has been a spot for locals to play pool, shoot shuffleboard, and grab a drink or a bite to eat. Duda’s posted on it’s instagram page, saying, “We had
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Fox & Fern Coffee, located on SW Century Drive on the west side of Bend, permanently closed Sunday, October 11th, 2026. The cafe had operated at the location since May 2025. It originally opened in the space previously occupied by Kevista Coffee, which closed after accumulating more than $27,000 in state
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Powder House Ski & Patio in Bend is celebrating its 50th anniversary this weekend. They’re kicking things off with a storewide sale this Friday and community events through the weekend.T The anniversary sale follows a weak snow season last year, which left the retailer with an excess inventory of winter gear
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mustangs To The Rescue will assume operational management of Equine Outreach Inc.’s programs and horses in Central Oregon by Oct. 15. Following the management transition, Equine Outreach Inc. will formally wind down operations after serving the regional community for more than 20 years. Under the transition plan, all five horses currently
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The media giant created by the expected merger of Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery will be called Skydance, Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison announced Friday. The merger is expected to close Tuesday, October 6th. The combined company’s legal name will become Skydance Corporation that day, according to a regulatory filing. Ellison
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The first round of voting in the fourth annual Coolest Thing Made in Oregon contest concluded yesterday, narrowing the field of manufactured products from 16 to eight finalists. Presented by Oregon Business & Industry, the contest highlights products manufactured throughout the state. A panel selected the original 16 finalists from nominations submitted by Oregonians over
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Tactics, a skateboarding and clothing store in Bend, has permanently closed its doors due to financial difficulties. The store officially shut down on Sunday, coming just weeks after celebrating its 10-year anniversary. Tactics management reported that while the decision stemmed from financial issues, and the team was reluctant to close the
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Madras, Ore. (KTVZ) — Construction is underway at the McDonald’s in Madras following a fire earlier this year. The fast food restaurant suffered a minor fire in February. The owners told KTVZ the damage required a full replacement of the plumbing and electrical systems, prompting the owners to opt for a complete renovation. As one
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new sweet spot is coming to downtown Redmond this fall. Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream is preparing to open a location near Southwest Fifth and Forest Avenue, according to a sign posted inside the building. The shop will be situated near General Duffy’s Waterhole, expanding the brand’s Central Oregon presence beyond
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new business in Bend is offering customers the opportunity to craft their own silver jewelry. Wild Ring Co, located just off Northeast Division, provides appointments where participants design and construct custom gemstone rings. Rather than a typical “make-your-own” jewelry experience, the workshops are closer to an introductory class in silversmithing.
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation is warning consumers to use caution when sending and receiving money through mobile payment applications due to widespread scam activity. Fraudsters are targeting users on popular platforms including Venmo, Cash App, Zelle and PayPal to steal money and compromise personal financial accounts. Because many mobile
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Ruffwear, a dog clothing company based in Bend, donated approximately $15,000 in cash and gear to the Humane Society of Central Oregon in recognition of International Dog Day. The holiday is observed to celebrate dogs and encourage pet adoption. In addition to the financial and product donation, Ruffwear employees spent the
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon’s latest revenue and economic forecast is holding steady overall, but some numbers are raising concerns about the state’s economy. The forecast shows corporate income tax and corporate activities tax revenue projections dropping by a combined $187 million. House Republican Leader Lucetta Elmer of McMinnville says the numbers are a warning sign
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Big Ski’s Pierogis at The Podski Food Cart Lot in Bend is permanently closing after a 12-year run. The food truck, which was was featured on The Food Network show Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, will be closing at the end of the year. Owner Rich “Ski” Winiarski announced the closure via social media.
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Editor’s Note: An earlier version of this story did not properly credit The Bend Bulletin for information used in the article. We regret the oversight and have updated the story to provide the appropriate attribution. BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Carhartt plans to open its first Central Oregon store on Nov. 12 on the North side
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OREGON (KTVZ) — Gov. Tina Kotek announced today that applications have opened for a $10 million Regional Infrastructure Fund. The investment is designed to help small Oregon communities and tribes plan and build essential infrastructure projects to support economic growth. The fund was established as part of House Bill 5204, a 2026 economic development package
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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) — Kefi Fast Fresh Mediterranean, a family-owned Bend restaurant known for its Greek and Mediterranean-inspired cuisine, has been listed for sale, according to a public comment from owner Nick on a Facebook post and a commercial real estate listing for the restaurant space. “Yes it’s true we have put Kefi for sale,”
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As Americans prepare to celebrate Independence Day, families are facing significantly higher costs for cookout essentials, fireworks and travel. This comes as inflation reaches a new three-year high. New economic analysis indicates that prices for common Fourth of July staples have risen notably over the past year. Ground beef prices have increased by 20.3%, ice
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Problem Solvers are continuing to investigate complaints surrounding 541 Roofing, this time hearing from former employees who claim they are still owed money. The former employees tell KTVZ News they sold roofing jobs for the Central Oregon company, but were not paid commissions they say they earned. The claims come
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