(Update: Adding video of explosion from viewer) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Numerous residents in the Romaine Village area of southern Bend were awakened early Friday by the sound of explosions or a possible crash morning, bringing numerous police to the area as one caller reported seeing a person walking around with a gun. Nothing was
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(Update: Adding video) Cuppa Yo, the beloved Bend-born frozen yogurt brand, is celebrating continued growth with the opening of its newest location on Bend’s north side, right next to the new Costco. The doors opened on Friday, inviting Northsiders to swirl, top, and chill with Cuppa Yo’s signature flavors. Here’s the full news release on the
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Discovery West and the Bend Park and Recreation District hosted a dedication event this week for new public art by celebrated Warm Springs artist Lillian Pitt, with creative collaboration from Ben Dye and Juno Lachman. The piece is located in Discovery Park and features two sculptures that depict the Native American
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Redmond said Friday it has opened the third leg of the new roundabout at NE 9th Street and OR 126, allowing for traffic flow on NE 9th Street to the north. This follows the opening of the first two legs last month for traffic on OR 126 between
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The Bend FFA chapter has been recognized in 2025 National Chapter Award Program from the National FFA Organization. They were given a 2-star ranking – truly a mark of their exceptionalism. Fewer than 10% of chapters nationwide are given a ranking from the National FFA Organization. The National Chapter Award Program recognizes outstanding FFA chapters
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(Update: Adding video) With fall in full swing and Halloween right around the corner, you might be looking for something fun to do this season. There are a number of places across Central Oregon where you can pick out a pumpkin and celebrate the season.Smith Rock Ranch in Terrebonne is the regions largest “u-pick” pumpkin
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Heart of Oregon Corps and Thistle & Nest just celebrated a major milestone in their partnership to expand affordable housing in Prineville: the wall-raising of a new two-unit dwelling that will provide safe, quality homes for local families. The milestone was marked with a small community celebration on Wednesday, as partners,
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(Update: Adding video) EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Madras man who is a registered sex offender was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison Thursday for trying to persuade a purported “child” – actually an undercover Deschutes County sheriff’s deputy – to meet him for sex and to send him sexually explicit material. Ernesto Torres,
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Update: Adding video BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Beginning on Monday, Nov. 3, the one-way traffic on Franklin Avenue between Fourth Street and Eighth Street will switch directions (eastbound open, westbound closed) to complete the next phase of construction on an improvements project, the city said Thursday. The temporary traffic direction switch will open the eastbound
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(Update: Adding video) EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend man accused of shooting at another man on a busy northeast Bend street over a year ago was sentenced Thursday to nearly seven years in federal prison for being a felon in possession and use of a handgun. Chief Judge Michael McShane sentenced Aaron Brandon Polit,
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(Update: Adding video) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond Municipal Airport and Redmond Fire & Rescue will conduct a full-scale emergency response disaster training drill Thursday, October 23, beginning at 8:30 a.m., as required by the Federal Aviation Administration. Several emergency response vehicles and personnel will be onsite, and RDM officials said in Thursday’s announcement that
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – Fire season ends Friday on more than 2.3 million acres protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry, the agency announced Thursday. Here’s the full news release: Prineville, Ore. – Effective 12:01 a.m. on October 17, 2025, the Central Oregon District (COD) of the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) will officially end
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(UPDATE: Added full story with quotes from Judge Wells Ashby and video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Commissioners met for their yearly meeting with the Circuit Court Judges on Wednesday. During the meeting the Judges shared how things have been going on the bench, as well as successes and challenges they’ve faced. Topics ranged
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After the recent and sudden closure of Spa W in Bend, many former customers are voicing their frustration with the business. Without the opportunity to redeem gift cards, questions are being asked as to why the cards were recently sold when the business was at risk of quickly closing its door.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes Children’s Foundation (DCF) teamed up with the Mount Bachelor Rotary Club for a community service day, hosting a seasonal outdoor cleanup at DCF’s Rosie Bareis Community Campus in Bend. Volunteers from the Rotary Club spent the day removing debris and preparing outdoor areas for fall. The joint effort aimed to
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(Update: Added full story and quote from Councilor Cat Zwicker) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Redmond City Council met on Tuesday night. The meeting had a spirited and lively discussion surrounding the future of the homeless camp in East Redmond. Before now, there was an agreement between the City of Redmond and Deschutes County on a 50/50 split.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– BEAT Children’s Theatre is presenting its fall production, Beetlejuice Junior: The Musical, featuring young local performers bringing the afterlife to the stage. The production is based on Tim Burton’s 1988 cult classic film Beetlejuice and the Tony-nominated Broadway musical adaptation. Performances will take place from October 30th through November 8th at Open Space Event Studios
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – State Senator Anthony Broadman (D,-Bend) announced Tuesday a $4 million state loan guarantee to support the Joule housing development in Bend, a project that will add 134 new multifamily housing units, including income-restricted units for households earning at or below 90 percent of the area median income. “The project aims to
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WARM SPRINGS, Ore., (KTVZ) — The Museum at Warm Springs will host the opening of the “32nd Annual Warm Springs Tribal Member and Youth Exhibit” on Wednesday, November 12. Museum Members and the general public are invited to a reception from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at The Museum (2189 Highway 26, Warm Springs). The exhibit
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes National Forest announced Tuesday that firefighters plan to start pile burning season as early as this Wednesday, if conditions are favorable. Here are the details the Forest Service released Tuesday: The Deschutes National Forest may accomplish up to an estimated 15,000 acres of pile burning throughout the fall and
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