Popular Oregon restaurant chain making a big comeback in Bend next month
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon food fans have something new to look forward to—Elmer’s Restaurant is opening its newest location in Bend on…
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City of Bend plans open house to show planned bridge design for Reed Market Road railroad crossing
(Update: More details from city on current timeline, plans) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The city of Bend is inviting community members to an open house to…
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‘Sensing Sasquatch’ exhibit at High Desert Museum receives special public history honor
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The High Desert Museum’s original exhibition Sensing Sasquatch has won the 2025 Autry Public History Prize, which…
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Oregon SNAP recipients face uncertainty as government shutdown loomsÂ
BEND, Ore. {KTVZ} — More than 750,000 Oregonians who receive food assistance through the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance…
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New store-in-store at Bend’s Box Factory offers ‘Reverie State’: Where scent, sound and memory bring nostalgia to life
(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend’s creative retail landscape is about to get a little more nostalgic. Reverie State, the new…
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Bend native, La Mesa officer killed in San Diego County crash remembered for kindness and service
A tragic crash in Southern California has claimed the life of a Bend native who was serving as a police officer with the La Mesa Police Department…
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Fall cooldown: U.S. gas price average closes in on $3 a gallon; Oregon poised to drop below $4, AAA says
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The national average for a gallon of regular gas could soon fall to the $3 mark for the first time since May 2021. The…
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‘More than just a car show’: Old Mill Classic Cruz donates $10,000 to Central Oregon veteran and first responder support nonprofit
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The first annual Old Mill Classic Cruz Car Show took place on July 19th in Bend’s Old Mill District and was able to raise…
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Governor Kotek highlights affordable housing collaborative efforts during Central Oregon tour
State and local leaders gathered Monday in Bend and Sisters to spotlight Central Oregon’s progress toward building more affordable homes as part of…
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Two unique Bend startups among this year’s Bend Venture Conference winners
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Economic Development for Central Oregon has announced the winners and companies receiving investment at the 2025 Bend…
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Deschutes National Forest says it’s now hiring for wildland firefighter, other seasonal fire positions
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) —The Deschutes National Forest of the USDA Forest Service said Monday it is now hiring for several seasonal positions, including…
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Parrilla Grill in Bend hosting Halloween costume drive for kids in need
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Parrilla Grill in Bend is hosting a Halloween costume drive through the end of the month, collecting new or gently used costumes…
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Man critically injured in vehicle-pedestrian crash on NE 3rd Street Â
BEND, Ore.{KTVZ} — A 26-year-old Bend man remains in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle Friday night on Northeast Third Street,…
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Blockbuster celebrates 40 years with nostalgic block party in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The world’s last remaining Blockbuster threw a blockbuster-sized bash Saturday to mark 40 years since the chain first opened in…
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‘The 20-Dollar Art Show’ brings thousands of small works to Bend’s High Desert Museum
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend’s biggest little art show returned to the High Desert Museum. Organizers say this year promises to be the most…
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Bend-LaPine School District hosts event with Governor Kotek and Director Dr. Williams to improve school attendance
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Class is back in session but kids are not showing up. As of the 23-24 academic school year 33 percent of all students in the…
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Kidnapping, armed robbery suspect arrested after multi-agency search; judge sets bail at first court appearance
.A Madras man was arrested Thursday and was arraigned on several charges Friday after allegedly kidnapping and robbing a Prineville woman at gunpoint…
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KTVZ News obtains video of early morning explosion which rocked a south Bend neighborhood
(Update: Adding video of explosion from viewer) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Numerous residents in the Romaine Village area of southern Bend were awakened…
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During Cybersecurity Awareness Month, COCC to host a free seminar on how to spot, protect yourself from fraud
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Cybercrimes like phishing, extortion and personal data breaches are spiking nationwide, with claimed losses totaling more than…
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Discover Your Forest to host Winter Volunteer Information Night
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Discover Your Forest, the non-profit partner of the Deschutes National Forest, is hosting the annual Winter Volunteer…
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