GRAND OPENING: You’re invited to celebrate Bend’s new country bar, The Coyote
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening tonight, Friday, October 10th, a new country bar in downtown Bend is having a grand opening party! The Coyote has had…
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Central Oregon holiday menus may be impacted as U.S. herd shrinks and costs rise
As Central Oregonians gear up for holiday gatherings, many are facing tighter budgets. And as the cost of groceries — especially meat — continues…
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2025 Bend Film Festival kicks off extended five-day run, shining spotlight on wide variety of global and local stories
The countdown is on for the Bend Film Festival, which kicks off later this week with a packed schedule of screenings, panels, and community events…
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AAA: Oregon, Bend gas prices are still falling, but California refinery fire could change that
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Pump prices continue to ease in Oregon and most states, AAA Oregon/Idaho reported Tuesday, but a recent California refinery…
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Pollinator Pathway Bend partners with downtown dispensary Oregrown on native plants installation
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Pollinator Pathway Bend just announced the upcoming installation of a new native pollinator garden at…
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Accessible travel is the focus of upcoming TravelAbility Summit in Sunriver
SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — Next week, Central Oregon will welcome nearly 200 attendees to the seventh annual TravelAbility Summit from October 13-15 at…
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Deschutes County hires Holly Harris as new Health Services director
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County has hired Holly Harris to serve as its new Health Services Director. Harris has served as interim Health…
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Breaking down a new state law that increases insurance transparency in Oregon
(update: adding video, comments) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A new state law, House Bill 2563, requires both home and auto insurance companies to clearly…
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Local chambers of commerce and EDCO launch Regional Business Alliance, explain its purpose ahead of summit
Update: Adding video REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Chambers of Commerce and Economic Development for Central Oregon (EDCO) announced…
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Ask the Mayor: Bend’s Melanie Kebler discusses Greenwood Avenue, loud and speeding cars, and more
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ). — From the Greenwood Avenue Project to loud and speeding cars in town, KTVZ speaks with Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler and asks your…
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‘Cool Keeper’: Pacific Power offers customers credit to add device that briefly turns off A/C if grid needs help
Update: Adding video BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Pacific Power just introduced Cool Keeper, a demand-response program that optimizes electricity use…
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Oregon Department of Justice finds Jefferson County sheriff’s deputy was justified in fatal Madras shooting
(Update: Adding video, Warm Springs statement) SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Justice said Wednesday it has concluded that a…
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‘It was low before, it’s low after’: Oregon student test scores show improvement, still not at pre-pandemic level
Oregon’s new state education data reveals a landscape marked by incremental progress and enduring challenges. For the first time since 2021,…
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Jackstraw Apartments open next to Bend’s Box Factory
(Update: Apartments opened)BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new apartment complex has opened its doors right next to the Box Factory, right by the Old Mill.…
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‘Armed and dangerous’ fugitive who was arrested at Bend shopping center gets federal sentence for drug trafficking
Salem-area armed robbery suspect arrested last year at Bend’s Cascade Village Shopping Center was sentenced to more than 17 years in federal prison…
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Seeing smoke? Ochoco National Forest conducted a large prescribed burn
(Update: Ignitions complete, smoke to remain visible) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Fire managers with the Ochoco National Forest said more than 400…
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Deschutes County seeks volunteer to serve on Budget Committee
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County on Wednesday invited community members to apply for an open position on the Budget Committee. Applications will…
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FAMILY FUN: Fall Farm Day happening this weekend in Tumalo
TUMAO, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Saturday, October 11th, head on out to the Franks Family Ranch in Tumalo for Fall Farm Day! From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. you can…
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Billing issues lead to Jefferson County Fire & EMS budget crisis as fire chief announces resignation
Jefferson County Fire and EMS is grappling with a severe financial shortfall that has forced deep spending cuts, the temporary relocation of its…
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Police investigate door-kicking incident in Redmond, possibly linked to social media trend
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A quiet night last Sunday in Redmond took a frightening turn when a resident’s front door was kicked in shortly after…
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