‘Killer Burger’ opens in Bend, near the city’s new Costco
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Killer Burger has opened its doors in Bend. The chain started in Portland, but has opened stores all across Oregon. They’ve…
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Community Conversations: New Deschutes County Sheriff Ty Rupert outlines priorities and vision for the community
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Deschutes County has a new sheriff, and Ty Rupert is stepping into the interim role with a clear focus: building trust,…
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City of Bend plans expanded, multi-lane roundabout at Reed Market Road and SE 15th Street; open house set
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend on Monday invited community members to attend an open house for the Reed Market Road & 15th Street…
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Bend woman killed and 6 people injured, including 4 children, in Highway 97 crash south of Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend woman was killed and six people were injured, including four children, in a head-on crash of her car and a minivan on…
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Bend man admits beating, dragging his dog on NE Third Street, faces likely 15-day jail term, agrees to give up ‘Freya’
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend man arrested on charges he beat and dragged his dog down a busy northeast Bend street entered a negotiated guilty plea…
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One-on-one: Senator Ron Wyden discusses key issues impacting Central Oregonians
Oregon Senator Ron Wyden has been in Central Oregon this weekend to speak with residents about their most pressing concerns. Before continuing onto…
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‘Figure out how to run a smoother system:’ CO veterans frustrated with navigating VA resources
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A disabled veteran and his wife in Powell Butte say they are drowning in medical bills after losing their VA medical…
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Motorcycle, car collide on Highway 97 in Bend; one injured
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Bend Police have confirmed a motorcycle and car collided late this afternoon near the Les Schwab Tire Center, just off South…
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Political polarization to Gaza: Senator Wyden takes questions from passionate audience in Madras town hall
Oregon Senator Ron Wyden brought his trademark open-door politics to Madras Saturday morning, holding another in his long-running series of town…
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New roundabout in Bend celebrates the Caldera Wolfpack
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Â There’s a new sculpture in Bend that is bringing some school spirit with it. After a public vote organized by the nonprofit Art…
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Bend Police warn residents about use of electric motorcycles
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Bend Police are sounding the alarm on electric motorcycles. These are different than e-bikes and are illegal on the road.…
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Oregon DEQ issues report on 2024 smoke trends: Longer wildfire seasons mean more unhealthy air days in Bend, elsewhere
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has released the 2025 Wildfire Smoke Trends Report, which gathers and examines data about how the…
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Heather Quinn wins 2025 Waterston Desert Prize; High Desert Museum event to feature award-winning author Dan Flores
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Heather Quinn, a Minnesota-based writer, photographer and filmmaker, has been officially selected as the winner of the 11th…
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Bend and Central Oregon again top AAA’s list of favorite Labor Day weekend travel destinations around the Northwest
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – It’s been a record-breaking summer travel season, and many will squeeze in one final trip over the Labor Day weekend…
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UPDATE: Bear Creek Road and 27th Street Improvement Project
Underground utility work is wrapping up and roundabout excavation, and curb, sidewalk and island installation will follow for the remainder of the…
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Super Burrito 3 closes under unusual circumstances
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A secondary location of the popular local restaurant ‘Super Burrito’ appears to be closed. The doors are locked, and the lights…
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Central Oregon Open Programming to host interview with Interim Sheriff Ty Rupert, invites questions from public
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Open Programming, a program of Connect Central Oregon, will host an in-depth interview with newly appointed…
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Three Prineville juveniles charged with burglary and theft, accused of breaking into several Crook County Fair vendor booths
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Prineville Police said Friday they have arrested three juveniles on burglary and theft charges, accused of stealing nearly…
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Janelle Bynum speaks at Oregon Nurses Association town hall focusing on rural health care
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ)– Rural health care was the topic of discussion at a town hall meeting Thursday night in Madras. It was a packed house at the…
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Jefferson County fire chief talks to KTVZ News about agricultural burns that sparked concern; more planned Friday, Saturday
With these warm and dry conditions, wildfire concern is top of mind. KTVZ News received several calls and emails Thursday from residents seeing…
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