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UPDATE: Tips from public help Bend police find, arrest alleged hit-and-run driver accused of hitting child on bike

January 13, 2026 12:53 pm Barney Lerten

Bend police released a vehicle photo Tuesday and asked for the community’s help in finding a driver who allegedly left the scene of a crash…

Bynum applauds House passage of funding bill with nearly $1 million for Bend to replace aging water pipes

January 13, 2026 7:10 pm Barney Lerten

WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — The U.S. House on Tuesday approved a funding package that includes over $6 million for Fifth District water infrastructure…

Police K-9’s bite helps officers arrest hiding suspect after manhunt, neighborhood alert in NE Bend

January 13, 2026 3:41 pm Barney Lerten

A police K-9’s bite helped Bend police arrest a wanted Bend man found hiding in a northeast Bend backyard during an extensive search Tuesday…

Oregon and U.S. gas prices fall to lowest levels in nearly five years – but AAA says that could change soon

January 13, 2026 4:49 pm KTVZ

PORTLAND, Ore., – The national average for regular gas has been stable over the past week, and the Oregon average continues to fall. In fact,…

Two information nights set, applications open for new ‘choice’ high school in NE Bend

January 13, 2026 4:15 pm KTVZ

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-La Pine Schools is inviting the community to learn about its new “choice option” high school during two information…

BNSF crews called to Washington flood response delay completion of Bend’s Olney Avenue project

January 13, 2026 2:22 pm KTVZ

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Work on the Olney Avenue Improvements Project continues, city officials said Tuesday, as crews proceed with the…

Have your say: Visit Bend seeks 4 new board members for tourism & sustainability

January 13, 2026 12:36 am KTVZ - News Team

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Visit Bend is looking for community members who want to help shape the city’s future in tourism, recreation, and…

Oregon Adaptive Sports brings inclusive snow program back to the slopes

January 13, 2026 12:09 am KTVZ - News Team

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A beloved Central Oregon winter tradition is back on the mountain. Oregon Adaptive Sports has relaunched its long-running Ski…

City of Bend invites students to tell the story of 100 years of exceptional water

January 12, 2026 7:50 pm Triton Notary

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– The City of Bend has launched its 2026 One Water Student Video Contest to honor the 100th anniversary of the City’s Water…

Caleb Cegers’ murder trial postponed to April in 2023 downtown Bend shooting of Taylor Wyss

January 12, 2026 3:51 pm Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The trial of Bend murder suspect Caleb Cegers has been pushed back another three months,…

Bend man pleads not guilty to 27 counts of sexual abuse, luring minors online; two trials set for October

January 12, 2026 5:58 pm Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend man arrested four times last year pleaded not guilty Monday to nearly 30 counts in two…

Prison inmate serving 30-year sentence for 2001 killing of girlfriend in Bend dies at age 76

January 12, 2026 11:16 am Barney Lerten

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — An Oregon State Penitentiary inmate serving a 30-year term for killing his girlfriend in Bend nearly 35 years ago has died in…

Making a Difference: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon asks you to step up and become a mentor

January 9, 2026 5:19 am Kelsey Merison

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here at KTVZ News, we focus our resources on bolstering the health and well-being of Central Oregon’s youth through our 21 Cares…

Problem Solvers: Bend residents raise concerns over aircraft noise

January 8, 2026 6:04 pm Jillian Fortner

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The City of Bend says one of the busiest airports in Oregon is located right here in Central Oregon with more than 140,000 annual…

Serán Bioscience holds topping-out ceremony for new NE Bend manufacturing facility

January 8, 2026 6:33 pm KTVZ

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Serán Bioscience, LLC, in collaboration with leading developer and design-builder Mortenson, hosted a topping-out ceremony…

Latino Community Association set to break ground on 128 affordable apartments in SE Bend

January 8, 2026 5:37 pm KTVZ

(Update: Video Added) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Latino Community Association is breaking ground next week on 128 affordable apartments at SE Easton…

UPDATE: Bend man arrested on murder charge, accused of killing wife; judge orders him held without bail

January 8, 2026 10:27 am Kelsey Merison, Barney Lerten

(Update: Mitchell arraigned on murder, other charges) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Deschutes County judge on Thursday ordered that a Bend man accused of…

UPDATE: City of Bend turns off, will uninstall Flock license-plate reader cameras amid security concerns

January 8, 2026 12:16 am Tracee Tuesday

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After hearing citizen concerns from a packed crowd and sharing their own, Bend city councilors agreed Wednesday night to turn…

Ask the Mayor: Bend’s Melanie Kebler speaks on Flock cameras, train traffic, road planning, and more

January 8, 2026 7:35 am Kelsey Merison

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — From the use of Flock cameras in Bend to road planning, KTVZ News asked Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler your pressing questions…

Bend City Council to discuss Flock automated license plate readers at tonight’s meeting as critics voice concerns

January 7, 2026 5:29 pm Tracee Tuesday

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend City Council meets tonight at 6 p.m. at City Hall, with one of the agenda items centering on an amendment to the…

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