BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Art Sprouts, Inc., in partnership with the City of Bend, is gearing up for ‘Threads of Belonging: Brothers Ivan’ happening Sunday, September 14th. It’s the first of three Welcoming Week events designed to celebrate culture, community, and belonging through art and story, which begins Friday. Welcoming Week is a global movement that
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The Bend Economic Development Advisory Board (BEDAB) will conduct a hybrid meeting through Zoom and in person in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 710 NW Wall Street, Bend, OR 97703 on Monday, September 8, 2025, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Today’s agenda will include a discussion on the Electrification Policy Options and Joint Committee
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Monday, September 8th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/. It’s under the Contests tab on KTVZ.COM.
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(Saturday update) LANE AND DOUGLAS COUNTIES, Ore. (KTVZ) — All primary control lines are complete on the Emigrant Fire. Due to cooler weather and increased humidity, crews along the southern flank of the fire were able to implement tactical firing operations yesterday off Forest Service Road (FSR) 2154 and along the western flank off FSR
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, September 5th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/. It’s under the Contests tab on KTVZ.COM.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Monday, September 8th, the Widgi Creek Hackers, a local golf group, will be holding their annual Folds of Honor Golf Tournament at Widgi Creek Golf Club. The group told us the Hackers have been contributors to Folds of Honor since 2007, which is a nonprofit designed to provide educational scholarships to
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Matthew Draxton highlights three local events you won’t want to miss! For many more, and to submit your own events, visit https://events.ktvz.com.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Now that school is back in session, the Bend Police Department has an important reminder for motorists: school buses are on the road and you must obey traffic laws to keep everyone safe. The department says school buses are equipped with flashing red or amber lights and those lights let drivers know
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Municipal Airport’s new air traffic control tower is close to being finished. On it’s Facebook page, Deschutes County said when finished, the tower will rise approximately 100 feet, making it the tallest building in Central Oregon. It will also improve safety and efficiency at the airport. With more than 140,000 takeoffs and landings
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Area Commission on Transportation (COACT) will be holding a meeting next Thursday, September 11th, at Redmond City Hall and on Zoom. That’s from 3-5 p.m. and the public is invited to make comments. Again, it will take place at Redmond City Hall in civic room 207 and 208
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — At KTVZ News, we focus our resources on bolstering the health and well-being of Central Oregon’s youth through our 21 Cares for Kids partnerships. We have six incredible community partnerships that we’re highlighting through a monthly segment called ‘Making a Difference’. This month, we’re spotlighting Every Child Central Oregon, which works to
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)–The Deschutes Historical Society is celebrating Bend businesses with a ‘Legacy Business Reception’. Read the full press release below. Legacy Business Reception at theDeschutes Historical Museum Celebrates Local Businesses (Bend) – Join the Deschutes County Historical Society on Saturday, September 6 from 2 to 4 pm for a Legacy Business Reception to celebrate Deschutes County
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This week was full of amazing anglers sharing some impressive catches. We had a father daughter duo reel in a combined 198 pounds worth of fish out of Alaska. We also had Bend Oregon Raider Nation co-founder Aaron Chambers who shared a special message to our anchor, and Colts fan, Lee Anderson. Don’t forget to
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In this week’s Out and About, we highlight beautiful images around Central Oregon, including rainbows, boats, sunsets, and cute animals. What more could you want out of Summer? Don’t forget to share with us your amazing photos of Central Oregon. Just go to the share tab.
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(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– The Central Oregon Drug Enforcement team served a search warrant early Thursday morning at a Bend residence on the 60000 block of Alpine Drive. Here is the press release from the CODE team: Date of incident: Sept. 4, 2025 Case #: Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office – 2025-48997 Arrested & Offenses:
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BEND, Ore. — (KTVZ) The fourth annual Kendall Soapbox Derby is set to bring excitement, creativity, and a little friendly competition to River’s Edge Golf Course this Saturday. Teams from across Central Oregon will race their homemade, motorless cars down the winding course, each built for speed, style, and plenty of laughs. From sleek, aerodynamic
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) Lava City Cirque (LCC) has announced that the studio will perform in an upcoming movie, Soul Cirque, featuring athletes who recently medaled and won a National Championship for their aerial arts performances. Opened just a year ago, this regional circus and aerial arts studio supports a nationally lauded competition team, one of
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Get ready to catch a wave at Bend’s SURFEST, happening September 13th and 14th at the Bend Whitewater Park at Mckay Park! It’s benefiting the Central Oregon Surf Team Association and Bend Paddle Trail Alliance and will feature some of the best surfers in the Northwest competing for over $10,000 in prizes. It happens
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– KTVZ attended a sorting ceremony at the Chesterton Academy of Mater Dei as the Bend school celebrated its first day. The students of Bend’s first Catholic high school were each assigned to one of 4 houses, and yes, we know it sounds like something straight out of Harry Potter, but it’s not.
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This week we have a range of gardens on display. First we have a beautiful and cozy backyard garden complete with a puppy dog guard watching over the grounds. Next is an awesome front yard potpourri of color by Doug, who obviously spends a good deal of time tending to this lovely front lawn garden.
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