Oregon DMV launches express kiosks at nine Fred Meyer stores, including Bend’s
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) —  Oregon Driver and Motor Vehicle Services said Thursday it has launched self-service express kiosks in Fred Meyer stores in…
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City of Bend hosting series of community open houses to guide City Council goal-setting
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Beginning next week, the City of Bend will host a series of events to guide the Bend City Council as they launch into goal and…
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Pahlisch Homes drops appeal of Bend’s new tree preservation rules; both developer and city speak of ‘balance’ going forward
Pahlisch Homes, one of the region’s largest developers, said Thursday it has dropped its state appeal of the city of Bend’s revised tree preservation…
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City of Bend’s housing efforts celebrated at second day of Western Governors’ Housing Workshop
Day 2 of the Western Governors’ Association housing workshop kicked off Thursday morning, focusing on infrastructure and homeownership.…
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Deschutes National Forest to close nearly 35,000 acres south of Bend for a year-plus of prescribed burns, thinning
 The Deschutes National Forest announced Thursday it will temporarily close the Cabin Butte Vegetation Management Project area south of Bend,…
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Problem Solvers: C.O. organizations highlight changes amid recent rise in online trafficking
This month is recognized as National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, and Central Oregon organizations are spreading awareness about the issue…
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New year, new adventures: Boys & Girls Club of Bend to open 2025 summer memberssip enrollment
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend is excited to announce the 2025 BGCB Summer Membership application will be open…
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Apologetic former Bend St. Vincent de Paul leader receives 41-month prison term for drug-dealing
(Update: adding video from 5PM broadcast) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The former executive director of St. Vincent de Paul in Bend was sentenced Wednesday…
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Fixing a ‘mess’: City of Bend receives $32 million in federal funds for Reed Market Railroad Crossing Project
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend has received $32.3 million in federal funding to fix traffic backups for the Reed Market Railroad Crossing…
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Gov. Tina Kotek pays visit to Bend to discuss regulatory reforms, attainable homeownership and resilient housing
Following years of underbuilding, underinvestment, and extraordinary growth – driven by a complex mix of factors – the West is facing severe…
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Feds award Bend $32.3 million for long-awaited overpass to fix traffic backups at Reed Market Road railroad crossing
Members of Oregon’s congressional delegation and the City of Bend announced Friday that the city has been awarded $32.3 million in federal funding…
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Scalehouse receives $20,000 grant from National Endowment for the Arts
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Scalehouse is pleased to announce it has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for a Grants for Arts…
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City of Bend hosts open house on Olney Ave. pedestrian-bike project to enhance above, below-ground infrastructure
BEND, Ore. {KTVZ} – The City of Bend hosted its pedestrian and bicycle open house Monday evening at the Element Bend Hotel. This particular project…
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Bend’s High Desert Museum receives two prestigious grants from National Endowment for the Humanities
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The National Endowment for the Humanities has awarded two exceedingly competitive grants to Bend’s High Desert Museum totaling…
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‘This is 100% a preventable crime’: Bend Police report their officers made nearly 600 DUII arrests last year
(Update: Adding video, comments from police, MADD) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Police said in 2024, nearly 600 drivers were arrested, accused of DUII.…
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Burgerville update: Popular Portland fast-food chain still plans to come to Bend – but not at spot it listed by mistake
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A much-anticipated addition to Bend’s fast-food scene is clearly still planning to come to the High Desert soon, though…
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Film on Mt. Bachelor founder Bill Healy to debut to sold-out Tower Theatre; group ski in his honor planned Thursday
(Update: adding video from 5PM broadcast) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation (MBSEF) and Mt. Bachelor are proud to…
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Red Cross Cascades Region sends volunteers and staff to assist those affected by L.A. wildfires
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Fires in Los Angeles County are still raging, burning thousands of acres. Volunteers and staff from the Red Cross…
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‘The industry is growing’: Central Oregon businesses serving up non-alcoholic options for Dry January
The new year brings a fresh opportunity to focus on health, and for many, that means taking part in Dry January by going alcohol-free for the…
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Alleged drug dealer from Bend stopped, arrested in Jefferson County; drugs, stolen handgun seized
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) – A Bend man accused of dealing drugs around the region was pulled over in Jefferson County and arrested on several charges…
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