UPDATE: Bend Police Department reports missing 17-year-old has been found
The Bend Police Department reported Tuesday afternoon that a missing/runaway 17-year-old, Karter William Cash Novacoff, “has been located and is no…
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Deschutes National Forest will allow Class 1, pedal-assist e-bikes on over 160 miles of mountain bike trails
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes National Forest has finalized its plan to allow Class 1, pedal-assist e-bikes on most than 160 miles of mountain…
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Grieving Crook County community comes together, holds candlelight vigil in wake of tragic crash
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A grieving and supportive Central Oregon community came together Monday evening to support two families after tragedy…
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DCSO asks for public participation in natural disaster impact survey
DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Right now, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is inviting community members to take part in a short,…
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JUST ANNOUNCED: Big names coming to Bend’s Hayden Homes Amphitheater in 2026
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Monday, Hayden Homes Amphitheater announced the return of The Goo Goo Dolls in July of 2026 as well as Toto, Christopher…
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Downtown Bend lights up for the holidays with annual Christmas tree lighting event
Downtown Bend kicked off the holiday season this weekend with one of the community’s favorite traditions: the annual Christmas tree lighting in the…
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Hospice of Redmond changes name to “ClearPath Healthcare” as services expand
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Hospice of Redmond is entering a new chapter, and with that comes a new name. The organization announced it will now be…
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Firefighters rescue elderly resident and pets in Madras house fire
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) – A family in Madras safely escaped a house fire Saturday morning thanks to the quick response of Jefferson County Fire & EMS…
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“It was awesome”: Crowds gather in downtown for Bend’s Christmas Parade
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The holiday season is in full swing, and Saturday’s Holiday Parade drew crowds from across Bend to celebrate together. Hundreds…
Continue ReadingBend’s First Friday in December rings in the holiday season
(UPDATE: adding video and quotes from Sarah Swartz, Suzy Reininger, and Sarah Roberts) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The holiday season is in full effect as a…
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Break-in at Bend Christmas tree lot can’t dim holiday spirit
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend Christmas tree lot raising money for a local rehab charity started its morning with an unwelcome surprise. Employees at…
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‘It’s all about community’: Festival of Trees brings families together to honor loved ones
(update: comments from volunteers, Hospice of Redmond) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Over 30 trees are being decorated by volunteers for this year’s…
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Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Shop with a Cop celebrates another year of giving
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Thursday marked the final day of Shop with a Cop with the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Ty Rupert and other…
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The Taizé community rebuilds after Covid-19 pandemic
(Update: Video Added) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Some community members still feel the effects of the covid pandemic – including the Taizé…
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Hot ashes ignite SW Bend shed fire; quick 911 call, fast firefighter attack keep flames from reaching nearby homes
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A fast firefighter response kept a garden shed fire – sparked by disposed-of hot ashes – from reaching nearby homes in a…
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‘It’s not a moral failing’: Central Oregon expert offers holiday mental health and recovery tips
The holidays are often portrayed as cheerful and comforting — but for many people in recovery, the season can be one of the toughest stretches of…
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New Shevlin Crossing tenant brings first-in-Oregon advanced breast screening technology
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Taylor Brooks has just announced that Perk Imaging has signed a lease for Shevlin Crossing Building B, introducing an advanced…
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Crowd pleasers: Central Oregon Mastersingers perform a medley of holiday tunes at downtown Bend Library
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Mastersingers put on a free performance at the downtown Bend library Thursday afternoon. This is a…
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Redmond’s AccuAir Heating and Cooling wins Better Business Bureau’s Oregon Torch Award for Ethics
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – AccuAir Heating and Cooling, based in Redmond, has been named the winner of the 2025 Better Business Bureau Torch Award for…
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Problem Solvers: Business owners clash over parklets impact on sales and accessibility
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — For several months, the Problem Solvers have been sharing stories about the parking challenges facing downtown Bend. Many…
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