U-Haul “U-Box” facility under construction along Highway 97 in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– If you’ve driven down Highway 97 in Bend recently, you may have noticed a bright, colorful building going up — and wondered…
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Trevor Noah to perform new material at Hayden Homes Amphitheater in 2026
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Trevor Noah has announced a special performance in Bend, Ore., scheduled for July 22, 2026, at Hayden Homes Amphitheater.…
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Bend business brings a high-tech 3D camera to Central Oregon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Obsidian 3D is showcasing their advanced combination camera/scanner. This device can quickly create 3D renderings of buildings,…
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A novel way to spend spring break: Youth Wildland Fire Career Camp to debut in Central Oregon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Discover Your Northwest has announced the inaugural Youth Wildland Fire Career Camp, a free, multi-day program designed to…
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City of Bend to hold design open house for new roundabout planned at SE 15th Street and Ferguson Road
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend is inviting community members to attend an informational Design Open House for the 15th Street and Ferguson…
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City of Bend updates website, aiming to make it more user-friendly, easier for users to find info
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend has announced the launch of its updated website. “This newly designed website is a City Council priority to…
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Heart of Oregon Corps named 2025 Non-Profit Partner of the Year by Central Oregon Builders Association
(Update: Video Added) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Heart of Oregon Corps has announced it was named 2025 Non-Profit Partner of the…
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Rep. Janelle Bynum pitches patchwork ‘K-30’ plan to tackle generational affordability issues
By Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital Chronicle WEST LINN, Ore.— At a library in suburban West Linn, nursing students, millennial parents and recent…
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Rising need: Central Oregonians turned to NeighborImpact for help over 1 million times in a year
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregonians in need of help turned to NeighborImpact for assistance more than 1 million times in a year. That’s…
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Central Oregon jobless rates hold steady as 2025 ends; region added 1,560 jobs over the past year
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rates saw very little movement from November to December, holding steady…
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‘Not just a roof, but a foundation’: Bend nonprofit announces new sober living home for women in recovery
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – New Each Morning, a Bend-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to supporting women in recovery, announced Monday the upcoming…
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Protect your property: Crook County alert system gives owners early warning
A new tool is now available in Crook County to help property owners protect themselves from real estate fraud, a crime experts say is increasing…
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‘Legends Reloaded’ festival brings classic rock tribute acts to Central Oregon
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new music festival is set to bring the sound of classic rock to Central Oregon this summer. “Legends Reloaded” will…
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Shilo Inn Bend is one 3 Oregon locations which abruptly closed due to bankruptcy
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend’s Shilo Inn is now one of three Oregon hotels owned by the chain to close amid bankruptcy, the latest sign of deepening…
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Central Oregon’s Think Wild urges you to ‘BAT-ten down the hatches’ this winter, to prevent wildlife conflicts
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Winter is the most effective time to prevent wildlife conflicts before they start, Central Oregon’s Think Wild reminded property…
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Click It or Ticket: Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office launches seat belt, child car seat enforcement blitz
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deputies with the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office are stepping up traffic enforcement over the next two weeks to keep…
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Watch for smoke: Crooked River National Grassland plans pile burning near Skull Hollow Trail, Campground
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Crooked River National Grassland and Ochoco National Forest are planning prescribed fire operations this Tuesday…
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Homeless Leadership Coalition to begin week-long annual Point in Time Count across Central Oregon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Homeless Leadership Coalition, Central Oregon’s Continuum of Care, will be kicking off the annual Point in Time…
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Bend Police Department prepares for 42nd Community Academy, encourages citizen participation
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Police Department’s 42nd Community Academy is slated to kick off once again this April, and the department is…
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Local Democrat legislators address budget concerns and priorities at town hall meetings
(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — We are just a handful of days away from the beginning of the 2026 legislative short session. As…
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