Bend Fire & Rescue warns local businesses of scammers posing as fire officials
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Fire & Rescue is warning the community about a scam where people are posing as Bend Fire Department officials, in…
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Samson Garner, accused of planning mass shooting, takes the stand in his own defense
Monday in Bend at the Deschutes County Courthouse, Samson Garner took the stand in his own defense. Garner is accused of planning a mass shooting at…
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Eastern Cascades Model Railroad Club hosts 28th annual open house event, celebrates large turnout
The East Cascade Model Railroad Club had their annual open house event on Saturday and Sunday. The club opens once a year to the public for a chance…
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Problem Solvers: ‘You can save lives with software’: Bend Police using new technology to livestream 911 calls
In emergencies, every second counts. From the moment a 911 call comes in to when officers arrive on scene, first responders are in a race against…
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Welcoming Week kicks off this week, special performances planned
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Art Sprouts, Inc., in partnership with the City of Bend, is gearing up for ‘Threads of Belonging: Brothers Ivan’ happening…
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Bend Economic Development Advisory Board meeting today
The Bend Economic Development Advisory Board (BEDAB) will conduct a hybrid meeting through Zoom and in person in the Council Chambers at City Hall,…
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The Natural History Pub presents: The Sagebrush in Prisons Project
BEND, Ore. {KTVZ} — Happening Monday, the Natural History Pub presents – The Sagebrush in Prisons Project. Hosted by the High Desert…
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Downtown Bend library to host discussion on degrees, trades, and careers
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Downtown Bend Library is hosting a Community Conversations event on September 10th. According to Deschutes Public Library,…
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City of Bend hosting open house for Aune Safety and Connectivity
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Community members are invited to an open house, in person or online, to explore proposed safety and connectivity upgrades at the…
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‘Never too late to turn your life around’: Bend’s Walk for Recovery aims to break stigma and celebrate healing
(update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Central Oregonians came together at Drake Park on Friday for Bend’s Walk for Recovery, a fundraising…
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School is back in session and school buses are back on the roads. Here’s an important reminder from Bend PD
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Now that school is back in session, the Bend Police Department has an important reminder for motorists: school buses are on the…
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Bend Municipal Airport’s new air traffic control tower is almost complete
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Municipal Airport’s new air traffic control tower is close to being finished. On it’s Facebook page, Deschutes County…
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Local business owners gain support through COCC program, deadline to apply approaching
(update: adding comments from business owners, program coordinator) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Central Oregon entrepreneurs have just days left to apply for…
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Lava City Cirque celebrates National Championship and being featured in Soul Cirque Movie
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) Lava City Cirque (LCC) has announced that the studio will perform in an upcoming movie, Soul Cirque, featuring athletes who…
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City of Bend announces City Council meeting schedule changes
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Starting September 2025, the City of Bend will implement changes to the City Council meeting schedule. The change will result in…
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OSU-Cascades to host First Peoples Celebration with Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs on Oct. 11
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. – Oregon State University – Cascades will host a First Peoples Celebration on Oct. 11, an event that explores…
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Bend Police Department invites you to Coffee with a Cop
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Police Department is inviting you to Coffee with a Cop! On Wednesday, October 1st from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Backporch…
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Bend Police Department releases Labor Day Weekend DUII arrest numbers
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Over the Labor Day holiday weekend, Bend Police arrested at least five people for DUII, including one who was involved in a…
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Labor Day protests across U.S. and Central Oregon with message: ‘Workers Over Billionaires’
This Labor Day, demonstrators gathered across the country to call for fair wages and greater support for workers over billionaires. In Central…
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Central Oregon food trucks impacted by poor air quality during Labor Day weekend
This Labor Day weekend, smoky skies and air quality advisories in Central Oregon haven’t just been keeping people out of parks and trails —…
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