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’s beloved Crux lawn reopens with new design and food trucks
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crux Fermentation Project in Bend announced the reopening of its pub lawn after a comprehensive renovation. A popular…
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2026 ‘Art in the West’ exhibition to feature 130 pieces from acclaimed artists
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The High Desert Museum will open the annual ‘Art in the West’ exhibition and online auction on Saturday, July 18th, 2026,…
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Decision 2026: Low voter turnout trails Oregon primary as Rep. Bynum leads fundraising
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With just days until Oregon’s May 19 primary election, voter turnout remains modest statewide, prompting renewed reminders…
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Washington monitors fourth person for hantavirus as Bend doctor remains isolated
(Updated May 17, 2026; Health officials in Washington are now monitoring a fourth person for possible hantavirus exposure) SEATTLE & KING COUNTY,…
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Old Mill Classic Cruz: A celebration of vintage vehicles and local veterans
(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Old Mill District was filled with classic cars, custom builds, and vintage motorcycles Sunday as the…
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Shoshone Nation leader honored with inaugural ‘Schnitzer Prize of the West’
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new prize honoring innovative solutions to challenges across the American West was awarded Sunday evening at the High Desert…
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St. Charles cuts ties with 40-year-old air link transport program it founded in Bend
Update: Adding comments from Life Flight BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After 40 years and deep roots in Bend, a homegrown medical transport program founded…
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Community unites for mental health awareness walk in Bend on Sunday
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — NAMI Central Oregon will host its Community Mental Health Awareness Walk on Sunday at 9 a.m. PT. The event will take place at…
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Bend Celebrates 100 Years of Water with Exceptional Quality Report
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend has published its 2025 Water Quality and Consumer Confidence Report, offering customers a clear and…
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‘The Butcher & The Brewer’ coming to Bend for one night only, offering a unique dining experience
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening next, a unique event is coming to Bend on Tuesday, May 19th: ‘The Butcher & The Brewer’. Get ready for an…
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Residents tour Bend’s new centralized public works facility
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Department of Public Works recently hosted an open house, inviting the public to tour its new combined campus located…
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There’s Good News: School community honors therapy dog Quincy’s dedication and retirement
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Quincy, a Golden Retriever therapy dog, recently retired from R.E. Jewell Elementary in Bend after more than seven years of…
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Ask the Mayor: Bend’s Melanie Kebler speaks on water conservation, traffic cameras, and more
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — From questions about the new red light traffic cameras to what the city is doing to conserve water, KTVZ asked Bend Mayor…
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Central Oregon makes strides in reducing homelessness, count reveals
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) The Homeless Leadership Coalition announced a significant decrease in homelessness for Bend and the Central Oregon region,…
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Bend-La Pine Schools hosting “Drive & Apply” events to recruit bus drivers
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-La Pine Schools is looking to hire 10 bus drivers as a wave of longtime employees retire, and the district is inviting…
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Proposed bridge over Deschutes River sparks debate in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The local advocacy group Connect Bend released an artist’s rendering of the possible crossing that would connect southern Bend…
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Central Library opens in Stevens Ranch, linking library expansion with Bend growth
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The new Bend Central Library opened on May 11th, at 61956 SE Santorini Street, establishing a major presence within the Stevens…
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Bend’s Stereo Planet collaborates with Smith Rock Records for grand reopening
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Stereo Planet, a Bend business for 45 years, is reopening its doors with a new collaboration in downtown Bend. The grand…
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Mountain View High School student wins state art contest, heads to regional competition
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Presley Abell, a student at Mountain View High School, has won the state-level “Celebrate the West” art competition. She is…
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