OPENING DAY: Hitting the slopes at Mt. Bachelor? Here’s what to expect
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Opening day at Mt. Bachelor is finally here! The resort said it’s excited to welcome everyone back to the slopes. Eager…
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Bend updates parking code for 2026Â
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — City of Bend rolls out clearer parking rules and a streamlined ticket process starting January 1, 2026, aiming for fairer…
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‘Help prevent tragedies’: Deschutes County Deputies increase DUI patrols for the holidays
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is increasing patrols across Central Oregon this holiday season as part of the…
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Mt. Bachelor announces opening date for 2025-26 season
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Monday, Mt. Bachelor announced it’s opening date for the 2025-26 season. The resort will open Tuesday, December 23. The…
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Crook County Sheriff’s Office arrests driver following Saturday evening crash
(Update: adding video) CROOK COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Saturday, December 20th just after 6 p.m., the Crook County Sheriff’s Office responded to a…
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Raise a carrot for Riggins: Mt. Bachelor honors beloved avalanche rescue dog
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Mt. Bachelor community is mourning Riggins, a beloved avalanche rescue dog, teammate, and friend, who passed away Thursday,…
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Oregon Ducks Defeat James Madison Dukes, Advance in College Football Playoff
EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Despite a late push from the James Madison Dukes, scoring the last 3 touchdowns of the game, they were unable to topple the…
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Deck The Walls event brings mountain fun to the City of Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The first ever Deck the Walls Event took place on Saturday with hundreds of people in attendance. Outside of Bend Brewing Co.…
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Governor Pauses ODOT Funding Plan After Signature Campaign
(Adding video and quotes from ODOT PIO Kacey Davey and State Rep. Emerson Levy) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — When legislators met for a special session…
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‘Deck The Walls’ competition coming to Bend this weekend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– A unique winter sports event is taking shape in the heart of Bend, bringing mountain action to the city’s downtown core. Workers…
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18th annual Dirksen Derby canceled due to lack of snow, but community impact continues in Bend
(Update: added video including interview with founder) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A popular early-season snowboard event in Bend is on hold this year due…
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Community invited to pair of Sunday vigils marking Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The public is invited to attend two Sunday vigils to honor and remember community members who passed away this year while…
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It’s in the cards: Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend launch ‘Club 105′ to boost kids’ participation – and future success
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend celebrated its inaugural Club 105 ceremony on Thursday, a new program to recognize and reward…
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‘We broke the record’: Festival of Trees raises $223,000 for hospice care
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Festival of Trees set a new record this year, raising more than $223,000 for ClearPath Healthcare, formerly known as…
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‘Holiday Dough’ delivers: Mid Oregon Credit Union members pitch in help area food banks
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Though the generosity of its members and community, Mid Oregon Credit Union said Friday that its 2025 Holiday Dough…
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Region sees plenty of rain, snow from atmospheric river; surging Whychus Creek crests overnight, area flood watch ends
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A powerful storm that has prompted evacuations in Western Oregon also brought 1-2 inches of rain around Central Oregon overnight…
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City of Bend helps Housing Works install over 100 high-efficiency toilets at NE Bend apartments
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend and Housing Works said Friday they have partnered to replace more than 100 high-volume toilets at Summit Park…
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Save the Date: Jurassic Quest returns to Redmond, Bend Pavilion celebrates 10-year anniversary
Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Kelsey Merison highlights three local events, from Jurassic Quest returning to…
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One Class At a Time: Local art organization keeps creativity alive for Redmond elementary students
In Redmond, a community-backed arts effort is stepping up where school budgets fall short. It’s exactly the kind of innovative, student-centered…
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SCHOOL CLOSED: Trinity Lutheran School in Bend closed Friday, December 19th
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Trinity Lutheran School in Bend has announced it is closed today, Friday, December 19th, due to no power in the building. The…
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