Holiday Golf Cart Parade lights up the night at Widgi Creek
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Neighbors in Widgi Creek are celebrating the holidays with their own special tradition. For five years now, they’ve decorated…
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Bend Chamber launches 2025 ‘Bend Emerging Talent Passport’
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — It’s a season pass for all things “Bend Emerging Talent-related.” With one ticket, you get access to six community development…
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Tumalo Art Co.’s Helen Brown chosen as Old Mill District’s 2024 Winter Art Series featured artist
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Bend’s Old Mill District has selected Tumalo Art Co.’s Helen Brown as the featured artist for the district’s annual Winter…
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DCSO’s Shop with a Cop program back for 24th year, bringing holiday cheer for less fortunate families
Law enforcement and children were getting in the Christmas spirit together on Wednesday for the second day of the 24th Annual Shop with a Cop…
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City of Bend says Phase 1 of transportation fee is seeing success; Phase 2 fee hike planned for next summer
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The city of Bend’s controversial transportation fee is picking up speed, and the city says Phase 1 is already showing success.…
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WorkSource Oregon relocating its Bend office to SW Emkay Drive
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – WorkSource Oregon is excited to announce that it will be relocating its office to a new location in Bend. The last day of…
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City of Bend opens online open house, sets in-person meeting on Reed Market Road railroad crossing project
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The city of Bend invited residents Wednesday to take part in an open house, in person or online, to help shape the direction of…
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KIDS Center in Bend celebrates Giving Tuesday in style, thanking community for support
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — KIDS Center, Bend’s child advocacy organization, spent Giving Tuesday giving back to the community and spreading holiday cheer,…
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Saturday’s 2024 Bend Christmas Parade will have fitting grand marshals: Terry Rahmsdorff’s wife and family
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Christmas Parade will begin this Saturday, December 7th at 12 noon on Wall Street. Bend’s most beloved community…
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Bend Park and Rec District opens winter recreation registration Dec. 9-11
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The new year is ahead and there are plenty of recreation offerings to welcome in 2025. The Bend Park and Recreation District is…
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‘We need a change at the state level’: Bend public charter school says lack of funding is impacting students
A new study from ECONorthwest shows funding for Oregon’s charter schools has dropped, compared to public…
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November 2025 trial date set in Bend murder case
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A November 2025 trial date was set Monday for a 51-year-old Bend man accused in the fatal stabbing of his roommate in early…
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Crime data on Bend parks proves surprising to some Juniper Park neighbors
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Police Department and Bend Park and Recreation District recently released years worth of data about crime in the public…
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Early holiday season sales showing good signs for C.O. Christmas tree lots
(Update: Adding video, comments from tree lots, Bend residents) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Christmas tree lots have come to life in Central Oregon, with…
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‘Most thieves are opportunistic’: Bend Police Dept. shares how to keep your packages safe this holiday season
(Update: Adding video, comments from Bend Police, Bend resident) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mail theft has become more common, as people turn to online…
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‘Black Fur-day has been amazing’: Humane Society of C.O. sends animals to loving homes
(Update: Adding video, comments from staff, possible adopters) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Animals at the Humane Society of Central Oregon were…
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Summit High staff, including principal, to join ‘Mean Girls’ production on stage
(update: adding videos, comments from cast and Summit principal) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Summit High School Theatre Company is bringing all the…
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‘We are incredibly grateful’: Shepherd’s House hosts Thanksgiving dinners in Bend and Redmond
(Update: Adding video, comments from staff, shelter users) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Wednesday, Bend’s Lighthouse Navigation Center hosted their own…
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Travelers met with less busy Redmond Airport on busiest travel day of the year
Late travelers were flying into Redmond Airport Wednesday for their Thanksgiving plans. It’s considered the busiest travel day of the year – both…
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Bend kicks off the holiday season with Santa’s arrival and festive events
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend is ringing in the holiday season with a variety of festive events around town. Over in the Old Mill District, Santa made a…
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