WATCH: China Hat closure news conference
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the recording of the KTVZ News live stream of Thursday morning’s news conference held by several homeless advocacy…
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False alarms: 9-1-1 tech ‘glitches’ led to a pair of untrue warnings of a fire at Bend’s new Costco
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon users of a popular website and smartphone app to track the latest fires, crashes and other emergencies were…
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Caldera High teacher Bekki Tucker receives Oregon Financial Empowerment Award
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — State Treasurer Elizabeth Steiner announced Wednesday the 2025 Oregon Financial Empowerment Award recipients, recognizing…
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Bend-La Pine Schools superintendent, others join in video deploring ‘real harm’ caused by federal cutbacks
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-La Pine Schools Superintendent Steven Cook joined six other Oregon superintendents in a video released Wednesday…
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Mid Oregon Credit Union celebrates brand new headquarters in Bend’s Old Mill
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– A ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday introduced Bend to Mid Oregon Credit Union’s latest branch. The new three-story building is…
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Bend resident’s bid to scare off rock chucks with a smoke bomb under the house sparked a fire instead
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend homeowner’s attempt to use a smoke bomb to drive rock chucks out from under his house didn’t go too well Wednesday…
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Hayden Homes celebrates fifth anniversary of Bend amphitheater’s naming with concert package giveaways
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Hayden Homes is thrilled to celebrate the fifth anniversary of the Hayden Homes Amphitheater’s naming rights partnership with a…
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend CEO Bess Goggins stepping down; lauded for strategic growth, stability
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend is proud to continue its 30+ year legacy of providing safe, supportive spaces where youth thrive.…
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Newport Ave. Market, Kendall Central Oregon partner for 2025 Peanut Butter Drive to benefit NeighborImpact food bank
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This May, Newport Ave. Market is excited to partner with Kendall Central Oregon for the highly anticipated Peanut Butter Drive…
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‘They’ve really upgraded this’: You can get yourself some gear at the first annual Bend Bike Fest
Volunteers were busy Friday at The Pavilion, preparing for the first-ever Bend Bike Fest, happening this…
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Bend hotel takes on trade tussle with ‘tariff-free’ discount for Canadian travelers
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Amid U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods, Bend’s Campfire Hotel said Friday it’s offering a “tariff-free” enticement: a 20% discount…
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Soroptimist International of Bend seeks donations during 19th annual Community Baby Shower throughout May
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Soroptimist International of Bend is holding the 19th Annual “Community Baby Shower” donation event, from May 1-31. The club…
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Pacific Power plans a second 15-minute power outage late Thursday to 6,530 customers in NE Bend
(Update: Second outage planned in same area) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Pacific Power says it plans a 15-minute power interruption late Thursday night for…
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It’s time to speak your MIND: USC’s ice bucket challenge makes waves in Central Oregon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — If you’ve opened social media recently, you’ve likely seen it — hundreds, even thousands of people dumping ice water over…
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Key precision: St. Charles spinal surgeons are first in Oregon to use state-of-the-art 3D navigation system
(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — When a piece of hardware – like a screw – needs to be inserted into a patient’s spine, it’s…
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‘Leash your pooches!’: Dog attacks on the rise in Central Oregon; father of young bite victim seeks tougher leash laws
(Update: adding video, comments from Deschutes County Health Services and Bend father) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – According to Deschutes County Health…
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450-acre prescribed burn puts up tall smoke west of Bend; part of trail and road to be closed for several days
Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District firefighters conducted up to 450 acres of prescribed burning Thursday about three miles west of Bend, near Forest…
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Dylan Anderman promoted to Sports Director at KTVZ News
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – KTVZ News is proud to announce the promotion of Dylan Anderman to Sports Director. A Central Oregon native and lifelong…
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‘A very big concern’: Second neighborhood SE of Bend pushes back on another Pacific Power transmission line route
Residents in the Somerset neighborhood southeast of Bend are voicing their concerns Wednesday to Pacific Power about the proposed installation of a…
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Mosaic Community Health receives $25,000 gift from Les Schwab Tire Centers to support Street Medicine program
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mosaic Community Health, a nonprofit community health center providing quality care for all in Central Oregon, has received a…
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