Changing seasons bring shifts in business – and daily life – across Central Oregon
BEND, Ore. {KTVZ} — Central Oregon’s familiar sunshine is slowly giving way to chilly mornings and crisp evenings. While the changing colors and…
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Deschutes County Behavioral Health, Goodwill plan Clothing and Job Bonanza for young adults in Bend, Redmond
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County Behavioral Health has announced a used Clothing Bonanza for young adults aged 14 to 27 at The Drop locations in…
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Inside Bend’s Big Move: Public works finally comes together under one roof
The City of Bend’s Department of Public Works is in the process of moving into a new location that will finally bring all of its operations…
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Arnold Irrigation District is ending one of its best water seasons in years in a ‘challenging’ situation
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Arnold Irrigation District is wrapping up one of its best water seasons in years in a bit tricky fashion, as it works to…
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Furry Friends: Dexter the adventure pup!
It’s time for furry friends, where we show you an adoptable animal at brightside animal center in redmond! This week we have a one year old…
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Wanderlust Tours ‘Fall Forage’ brings you closer to nature and the food it provides
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Wanderlust Tours is offering a unique culinary adventure this fall with its “Fall Forage to Table” experience. The event,…
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2025 Bend Film Festival kicks off extended five-day run, shining spotlight on wide variety of global and local stories
The countdown is on for the Bend Film Festival, which kicks off later this week with a packed schedule of screenings, panels, and community events…
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AAA: Oregon, Bend gas prices are still falling, but California refinery fire could change that
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Pump prices continue to ease in Oregon and most states, AAA Oregon/Idaho reported Tuesday, but a recent California refinery…
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Pollinator Pathway Bend partners with downtown dispensary Oregrown on native plants installation
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Pollinator Pathway Bend just announced the upcoming installation of a new native pollinator garden at…
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Breaking down a new state law that increases insurance transparency in Oregon
(update: adding video, comments) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A new state law, House Bill 2563, requires both home and auto insurance companies to clearly…
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Pints for Polio: Bend fundraiser pub walk happening this weekend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Saturday, October 11th, join the Rotary Club of Greater Bend as it hosts a local pub walk, ‘Pints for Polio’. It’s a…
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First Peoples Celebration at OSU-Cascades to move indoors due to predicted rain
Update: Adding video BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Due to anticipated rain, the First Peoples Celebration scheduled for Saturday at Oregon State University…
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‘Cool Keeper’: Pacific Power offers customers credit to add device that briefly turns off A/C if grid needs help
Update: Adding video BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Pacific Power just introduced Cool Keeper, a demand-response program that optimizes electricity use…
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Jackstraw Apartments open next to Bend’s Box Factory
(Update: Apartments opened)BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new apartment complex has opened its doors right next to the Box Factory, right by the Old Mill.…
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Bend Chamber of Commerce hosts BEND 101 event focusing on the growth of Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Chamber of Commerce had a Bend 101 event on Tuesday focusing on growth in Bend. A heavily discussed topic, as the city…
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Street Dog Hero receives $5,000 grant from Miranda Lambert’s ‘Mutts Across America’ program
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Street Dog Hero says it has been recognized as the top nonprofit organization in Oregon and awarded a…
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Bend church parishioners the latest target of long-running gift-card scam, now enhanced by artificial intelligence
Several members of a Bend church have become the latest intended targets of a gift-card scam that has been around for years but appears to be getting…
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Fun with ghostly spirits and stories: The Literary Ghost Walk returns to the Downtown Bend Library
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — It’s baaaaaack! The Literary Ghost Walk returns to the Downtown Bend Library, and this year’s…
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Bend housing advocacy group hosts event to remember those priced out of Central Oregon
Monday is World Habitat Day, a time for communities around the globe to reflect on the fundamental right to housing and the ongoing challenge of…
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‘No excuse’: DUII suspect smashes into vehicles, nearly hits home in NE Bend before fleeing scene Saturday night
On Sunday, damage was still visible and residents shaken following a drunk driver’s destructive path through a northeast Bend neighborhood on…
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