WRAPPED UP: City of Bend’s 2025 Street Preservation Program complete
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend has completed its 2025 Street Preservation Program after improving 67 lane miles of the city’s roughly 930…
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US military strikes 4 boats in the Pacific, killing 14, in ramp-up of campaign against alleged drug trafficking
By Zachary Cohen, CNN (CNN) — The US military conducted strikes against four more boats in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Monday, killing 14…
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Sunriver Brewing Co. to permanently close Galveston Avenue location in Bend in November
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sunriver Brewing Co. has announced the final day for its Galveston Avenue pub in Bend. On November 1st, the last customers will…
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Amazon just cut 14,000 jobs, and it’s not done
By Ramishah Maruf, CNN New York (CNN) — Amazon said it would cut 14,000 corporate staffers this year in a mass layoff aimed at readying the…
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Central Oregon volunteers battle to protect fish amid reservoir refill
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A major rescue effort took place on the Upper Deschutes River this month, as dozens of volunteers worked to save stranded fish…
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Downtown Bend intersection to fully close through Wednesday for final sewer work
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The intersection of Olney Avenue and Wall Street is scheduled for a final three-day closure through Wednesday to complete the…
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Early Snow, Big Risks: Rescuers urge backcountry skiers to stay alert
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County rescuers are urging backcountry skiers and snowboarders to think twice before heading up Mount Bachelor, after…
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Bend Witches Paddle returns Friday to support MountainStar Relief Nursery
(Update: video added) BEND, Ore.(KTVZ) — The annual Bend Witches Paddle is set to return this Friday-Halloween! The Deschutes River will be filled…
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Salmon return to Klamath Basin sparks urgent and renewed push for fish screens to protect farms
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. — The discovery of Chinook salmon swimming through irrigation canals in the Klamath Drainage District is prompting renewed…
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Ice Season Begins at Bend’s Pavilion with Public Skating, Hockey and Curling
Update: Adding video BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The chill in the air means ice season has officially returned to The Pavilion, where Bend Park and…
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Pilot Butte summit road closes to vehicles for winter starting Nov. 2
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department will close the Pilot Butte summit road to motorized vehicles for the winter season…
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Police: Bend man arrested after Camaro crash, firearm found and home break-in
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 20-year-old man was arrested early Sunday morning after police said he crashed a Chevrolet Camaro into a light pole and…
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Oregon Republican Christine Drazan enters 2026 governor’s race again
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Republican State Sen. Christine Drazan has officially launched her second campaign for Oregon governor in 2026. She filed…
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Boys & Girls Club of Bend announces new CEO, Michael Baker
(Update: video added) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Boys & Girls Club of Bend announced Monday it has a new CEO, Michael Baker, who will be stepping…
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Deschutes County Search and Rescue assists injured snowboarder at Mt. BachelorÂ
(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 29-year-old snowboarder was rescued Sunday afternoon after being injured on the Cinder Cone at Mt.…
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Elmer’s restaurant nears opening in Bend with fresh look and local BuzzÂ
BEND, Ore. {KTVZ} — A beloved Pacific Northwest favorite is making its way to Bend. Signs are officially up at the new Elmer’s location on NE 3rd…
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Pay It Forward: Culver volunteer honored for bringing community space to life
Culver’s sense of community got a major boost thanks to one local’s dedication. This week, our Pay It Forward segment spotlights resident Cindy…
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Bend community dedicates memorial honoring Barry Washington Jr.Â
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Nearly four years after the death of Barry Washington Jr., dozens gathered in downtown Bend this weekend to celebrate his life…
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NBA Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups arrested in federal illegal gambling probe
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Portland Trail Blazers head coach and NBA Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups was arrested Thursday morning as part of a sprawling…
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Bend Fire and Rescue reports storage facility fire early Friday morning
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — According to Bend Fire and Rescue, a 911 call shortly before 4 a.m. Friday morning led responders to a storage facility on…
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