Hunter Hess’ journey from Bend to the 2026 Winter Olympic Games
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– What started as casual midweek laps on the mountain has turned into an Olympic dream realized. “I just kind of started doing it…
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Bend-area man gets 25-year sentence in 2020 killing of Bend couple; nephew awaits murder trial
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend-area man charged along with his nephew with murder and conspiracy in the 2020 deaths of a…
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Bend Police seek public help in identifying Abby’s Pizza robbery suspect
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) Bend Police are searching for a man who robbed an Abby’s of 86 cents at gunpoint Wednesday night. The incident occurred at Abby’s…
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There’s Good News: Bend Police Department and Officer Zachary Childers receive top Oregon DUII enforcement honors
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Police Department announced Thursday that it’s been awarded the 2025 Enforcement Agency of the Year by the Oregon DUII…
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Governor Kotek appoints Bend’s Ellen Waterston to a second term as Oregon’s poet laureate
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek has appointed Ellen Waterston of Bend to a second term as Oregon’s poet laureate, Oregon Humanities…
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Update: COCC classified workers ‘resoundingly’ approve new contract, averting strike; will get raises up to 28%
More than 100 Central Oregon Community College classified workers “resoundingly” approved a new three-year contact Wednesday that includes raises of…
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Happening next: City of Bend and Bend PD to launch automated traffic enforcement program
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend and the Bend Police Department will launch an automated traffic enforcement program starting April 15. The…
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There’s Good News: Fresh snow is falling on Mt. Bachelor!
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — There’s good news this morning–and it has to do with all of the winter weather we’ve been seeing this week. Mt. Bachelor…
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Local leaders, Wyden defend Oregon vote-by-mail system at Bend City Hall
Senator Ron Wyden joined KTVZ’s 5 PM broadcast for a LIVE in-studio interview. You’ll see it in the next slide above, or embedded in the article…
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Downtown Bend Visitor Center receives ‘sensory-inclusive’ certification, offering calm, supportive space
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Visit Bend said Wednesday it has partnered with KultureCity, a national nonprofit advancing sensory accessibility and…
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Deliberative democracy takes center stage at Central Oregon summit
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Civic Action Project will host the region’s first Civic Action Summit from April 7 to April 9, 2026, at…
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon honored with national organization’s Pinnacle Award
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon announced Wednesday it has been named a 2025 Pinnacle Award winner for program…
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Mayor Kebler to present on Bend’s housing development efforts at upcoming meeting
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Partners for Affordable Housing and Bend YIMBY will host an all-coalition meeting on April 2 in Bend to discuss housing…
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Oregon DMV and ODOT warn of text message scam stealing drivers’ personal info
SALEM, ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Transportation and the Oregon DMV issued a warning Wednesday regarding a text message phishing scam…
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Oregon Parks and Recreation Commission Finalizes 2026 Recreational Trails Plan
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Parks and Recreation Commission approved the final 2026 Oregon Recreational Trails Plan during its February meeting.…
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There’s Good News: Community support shines at KIDS Center’s Healing Hearts fundraiser in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon residents gathered at the Riverhouse in Bend on Tuesday for the “Healing Hearts” fundraiser. The event raised…
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Bend man arrested after allegedly threatening deputy; motorcycle pursuit temporarily halts train traffic
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 40-year-old Bend man was arrested Tuesday – for the second time in a month – after he allegedly threatened a Deschutes County…
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Bend leaders push for housing at all income levels as prices outpace wages
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As Bend’s population continues to climb, city leaders say the growing gap between housing costs and local incomes is becoming…
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St. Charles Foundation invests $1.5M in cardiac care facilities upgrade
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — St. Charles Foundation has invested $1.5 million to upgrade cardiac care facilities at St. Charles Bend, including the opening…
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Annual math contest at Central Oregon Community College to draw 150 students
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College will host its annual High School Math Contest on Thursday, April 16, at the Bend campus. This…
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