Bend FFA chapter earns honors at the 98th National FFA Convention and Expo
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…
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Central Oregon spots to pick out a pumpkin and celebrate the fall season
(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…
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Small Business Spotlight: Downtown Bend’s newest spot, The Coyote, aims to bring good food and country fun
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Last Friday, a new country spot in downtown Bend celebrated its grand opening. The Coyote was packed full–with a line wrapped…
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Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation welcomes Kevin Perkey as new executive director
Update: Adding video BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation Board of Directors announced on Thursday the appointment of…
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City of Redmond seeks applicants for committee, commission openings
Update: Adding video REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The city of Redmond said Thursday it’s seeking applications to fill current vacancies on several city…
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‘Know Problem’ this November with a variety of free programs at the Deschutes Public Library
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Every great solution begins with a curious mind. Put on your detective hat and dive into “Know Problem” this November with…
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Raising walls, and community: Heart of Oregon Corps, Thistle & Nest celebrate affordable housing milestone in Prineville
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Heart of Oregon Corps and Thistle & Nest just celebrated a major milestone in their partnership to expand affordable…
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Madras sex offender gets federal prison term for trying to lure ‘teen girl’ who actually was undercover deputy
(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…
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Bend kindergarteners learn to ride through new ‘All Kids Bike’ program
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Brand new bikes were unveiled at R.E. Jewell Elementary in southeast Bend Thursday afternoon, kicking off a new program for…
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One-way switch: Traffic on Bend’s NE Franklin Avenue will change directions to finish up project
Update: Adding video BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Beginning on Monday, Nov. 3, the one-way traffic on Franklin Avenue between Fourth Street and Eighth Street…
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Felon who allegedly shot at another man on a busy NE Bend street is sentenced on federal gun charge
(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…
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Major disaster response, training drill planned at Redmond Municipal Airport; many agencies to take part
(Update: Adding video) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond Municipal Airport and Redmond Fire & Rescue will conduct a full-scale emergency response…
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Fire season coming to a close on millions of acres of state-protected land across Central Oregon
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – Fire season ends Friday on more than 2.3 million acres protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry, the agency announced…
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Nearly 700 Oregon schools receive more than 14,000 naloxone doses to prevent and respond to opioid overdoses
OREGON (KTVZ) — Oregon’s schools are better equipped to prevent and respond to opioid overdoses following a collaborative effort last year to…
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Bend City Council approves funding to keep Franklin Avenue Shelter operating through 2026
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend City Council took two major steps Wednesday night to ensure continued funding and operations for one of the city’s…
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Tekka Tiger roars into a new Bend location with bigger flavors
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– One of Bend’s most unique food destinations has a new home. Tekka Tiger has officially moved and expanded, bringing even bigger…
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‘It’s not personal, it’s business’: Abrupt closure of longtime Bend spa sparks emotions & frustrations
After the recent and sudden closure of Spa W in Bend, many former customers are voicing their frustration with the business. Without the opportunity…
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Redmond City Council meeting to discuss new homeless encampment and wetlands projects
(Update: Added full story and quote from Councilor Cat Zwicker) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Redmond City Council met on Tuesday night. The meeting…
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Community tackles rising concerns over animal welfare in Central Oregon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A passionate group of animal advocates, local leaders, and residents gathered at Silvermoon Brewing Tuesday evening for a…
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OSU Cascades introduces its “Little Kits Early Care” for families in need of affordable child care
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Oregon State University Cascades has unveiled its newest addition to campus the “Little Kits Early Care” child care center,…
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