‘Save lives’: Bend business supports firefighting through aviation tools
Nearly 900 personnel, 89 engines, 19 hand crews and four helicopters fought the over 95,000-acre Cram Fire over the past…
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Epic Aircraft receives FAA type certification of its newest plane, the E1000 AX; deliveries begin this week
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Epic Aircraft announced Monday the FAA’s type certification of its latest high-performance, single-engine, turbine model, the…
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Old Mill Classic Cruz starts new tradition
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — There’s a brand new classic car show happening this weekend in Bend. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, the west side of the Old…
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Pedaling toward progress: City of Bend launches bike-share as eco-friendly transportation option
You may have seen new black and teal e-bikes popping up around Bend recently. They’re part of a new bike-share program the City of Bend…
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Problem Solvers: Missed mail, illegal signs, fed-up residents: Why one Bend neighborhood may be a warning sign for others
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As one westside Bend neighborhood near Galveston and Century Drive grows with new construction and tourists, the Problem Solvers…
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OSU-Cascades launching a degree in accountancy this fall to address a statewide shortage of accountants
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State University–Cascades announced this week it will offer a new bachelor’s degree in accountancy this fall to…
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Crews contain apparent vehicle fire which broke out off Highway 97 in north Bend near the homeless encampment ‘Dirt World’
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Fire has contained a fire that broke out at 2:35 PM in north Bend off Highway 97, near the homeless encampment known as…
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Pets and smoke: How to keep your furry friend safe with poor air quality
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Right now, smoke and air quality concerns are top of mind for many Central Oregonians. It’s important to remember to limit…
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Wildfire smoke and your health: Best practices to stay safe outdoors and indoorsÂ
BEND, Ore. [KTVZ] — Where there’s smoke, there’s probably fire! In fact, Central Oregon has one of the most intense wildfire seasons, and it’s not…
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Quiet week at the pumps as summer travel hits high gear; Bend’s average gas price drops a nickel a gallon
(Update: Adding video) PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – It’s the heart of the summer driving season, but gas prices are showing little movement, AAA…
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Bend area has experienced 14 recent power outages due to Pacific Power’s ‘enhanced safety settings’ to curb wildfire risk
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Pacific Power’s Bend service area has experienced 14 outages since early May due to the use of “enhanced safety settings,” which…
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Domestic violence suspect arrested by CERT team
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend man is facing multiple charges following a domestic violence investigation Friday in a southeast Bend neighborhood. The…
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A young Bend girl is squeezing the most out of summer —Â one cup at a timeÂ
BEND, Ore. {KTVZ} — Nearly 4-year-old Charlotte De Sautel, is turning lemons into lemonade and saving every dollar for something sweet. On…
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The Bend Summer Festival made its return this weekend
BEND, Ore. {KTVZ} — Saturday, festival goers braved the heat, as they were eager to take in all that the festival has to offer; from live music and…
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Downed power line sparks fire near Century Drive in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A startling scene unfolded on Bend’s westside late Saturday afternoon when a downed power line near Century Drive sparked a…
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Bend Summer Festival returns in downtown Bend for another year of entertainment
Bend Summer Festival kicked off Friday and runs through Sunday in downtown Bend. The festival is a celebration of summer in Central Oregon, along…
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New technology from OSU-Cascades and community partners is aimed at reducing food waste
OSU-Cascades students in Hospitality Management and Engineering have been working together since 2018, hoping to better understand and reduce food…
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Sign of the times: Bend’s family-owned M.C. Smith Signs marks a half-century in business
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — M.C. Smith Signs, a trusted name in custom signage and branding solutions, proudly celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.…
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A tale of two cities: Bend’s median home sales price drops sharply, while Redmond’s remains relatively stable
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — At a time of year when home sales traditionally heat up, Bend’s average sales price dropped nearly $80,000 in June and nearly…
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Once Bend’s Post Office, reservations are open for downtown’s new boutique hotel ahead of fall opening
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new chapter begins for one of Bend’s most storied buildings as the restored Westman boutique hotel opens reservations ahead…
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