Elmer’s Restaurants to take over old Shari’s location off Highway 97 in north Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After six months of being an empty storefront, the former Shari’s location on Bend’s northside will soon once again be a casual…
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Former Bend music teacher pleads guilty, receives 20-year prison sentence for online abuse of children
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A former music teacher for the Bend La-Pine School district was sentenced to 20 years in prison Thursday following a…
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Ask the Mayor: Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler discusses encampments, speeding, and litter
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — From the future of Bend following the latest encampment closures, to speeding litter in downtown, pedestrian accommodations and…
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Off-leash dogs chase six deer away from SW Bend front yard, much to residents’ frustration
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Doorbell cameras can catch wonderful scenes of nature and life – but sometimes, they can also record a very frustrating, even…
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Whatever floats your boat: Trinity Lutheran sixth-graders make a splash at Cardboard Boat Regatta
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The sixth-graders in the science class of Trinity Lutheran Middle School teacher Alisa Jeffries enjoyed a different sort of test…
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Big milestone: Mid Oregon Credit Union surpasses 50,000 members
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Mid Oregon Credit Union, the only financial institution headquartered in Central Oregon, has reached a significant milestone:…
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Deschutes County now offers free household hazardous waste disposal 2 days a week at Bend’s Knott Landfill
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Solid Waste Department has expanded its household hazardous waste disposal options at Knott Landfill in…
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KTVZ to launch new weekly sports show, “Beyond the Score”
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon’s athletes are stepping into the spotlight like never before. KTVZ is proud to announce the launch of its new…
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High Desert Museum’s Kids Curate exhibition shares artwork of yearlong program with La Pine Elementary students
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The High Desert Museum invites visitors to experience the culmination of a yearlong program that dove into the diverse…
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‘We can build hope’: Habitat for Humanity holds Women Build Week in SE Bend neighborhood
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build Week is not just an event — it’s a movement to showcase the…
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‘The competition is always fierce’: 2024 Pole Pedal Paddle champion prepares to defend title
Triathlete Andy Krueger is gearing up to defend his title at this year’s Pole Pedal Paddle, a race he’s been familiar with since…
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Bend shelter says it’s seen few of the homeless forced to move from China Hat Road, but remains prepared
It’s been two weeks since the closure of the Bend area’s largest homeless camp, off China Hat Road. Homeless advocates in Central Oregon are now…
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NAMIWalks, mental health awareness community events coming up Sunday in Bend and Madras
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregonians are lacing up and doubling down to advance the cause of “Mental Health for All” at this…
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COCC to dedicate new Robert D. Maxwell Veterans Resource Center with ceremony, open house, Chinook helicopter
Beginning with the landing of a U.S. Army MH-47G Chinook on its Bend campus athletic field, a Central Oregon Community College dedication event for…
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Central Oregon lawmakers form bipartisan caucus, lay out priorities for current legislative session
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Legislative priorities for the 2025 Central Oregon Caucus focus on the region’s unique needs around economic development,…
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Bend Municipal Airport receives $2.14 million federal grant for taxi lanes rehabilitation
Oregon lawmakers announced Wednesday that seven Oregon airports, including the Bend Municipal Airport, have secured about $22.7 million combined in…
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‘$30 Ticket to Summer’: Live Nation offers discount tickets to over 1,000 concerts, 24 in Bend
LOS ANGELES, Ore. (KTVZ) – Summer just got louder with Live Nation’s $30 Ticket to Summer — an offer that gives fans the chance to purchase…
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Bend’s Epic Aircraft won last year’s Coolest Thing Made in Oregon contest. It’s time to nominate for 2025
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Business & Industry, in partnership with Here is Oregon, is excited to announce the third annual Coolest Thing Made…
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SELCO Credit Union awards $77,500 in scholarships to 21 Oregon students, two from Central Oregon
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. (KTVZ) — SELCO Community Credit Union has awarded $77,500 in scholarships to 21 students throughout Oregon, including $7,000 to…
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N. California refinery fire pushes West Coast gas prices higher; Bend at $3.83, a dime below Oregon’s average
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Gas prices are rising in Central Oregon, across the state and in other West Coast states after a fire last week at a…
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