Problem Solvers: Business owners clash over parklets impact on sales and accessibility
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — For several months, the Problem Solvers have been sharing stories about the parking challenges facing downtown Bend. Many…
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Assistance League of Bend’s ‘Raise a Glass for the Kids’ fundraiser was a community celebration of generosity
(Update: Video Added) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Assistance League of Bend says it’s thrilled to announce the success of its recent fundraising event,…
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Christmas Parade returns to Downtown Bend Saturday, Mistletoe Miler before parade
BEND, Ore (KTVZ) — The annual Christmas Parade is returning to the streets of downtown Bend, this Saturday, December 6th at noon. Cascade Relays is…
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Holiday bazaar brings local artisans and festive cheer to Tetherow Resort
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Tetherow Resort hosted a special Christmas shopping event this evening, the 2025 Holiday Bazaar. The event, which ran from 4pm…
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Bend-based logging company named Eastern Oregon Operator of the Year for thinning work in crowded forests
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Two loggers – one from Bend – and a forest road builder have been chosen as Operators of The Year for their respective region…
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‘Under Pressure’: Bend’s High Desert Museum prepares upcoming exhibit exploring our volcanic past – and present
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — For millions of years, volcanoes have been the most powerful force in nature. And for many in the West, the impact of volcanoes…
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Trucker accused of causing deadly Hwy. 20 crash arraigned on new manslaughter charges; bail doubled, to $500,000
A truck driver whose jackknifed rig allegedly caused a crash that killed a newlywed couple east of Bend last week was arraigned Wednesday on more…
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Bend’s beloved Pole Pedal Paddle race is turning 50; official design contest is now open for artist submissions
(Update: Video Added) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation and SELCO Community Credit Union said Wednesday they are now…
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Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office celebrates 25th annual ‘Shop with a Cop’ this week
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Â On Tuesday, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office kicked off it’s 25th annual Shop with a Cop event, happening through…
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White SUV crashes into Bend ice cream shop
BEND, Ore. [KTVZ] — KTVZ confirms a white four-door SUV crashed into Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream at 61165 S. Highway 97 in Bend Tuesday evening. 911…
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Fire destroys Alfalfa home: Exploding fireworks, ammunition and lack of hydrants challenge firefighters
ALFALFA, Ore. (KTVZ) — Firefighters battling a fire that destroyed an Alfalfa home Monday were challenged not only by a lack of hydrants but…
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ODOT and City of Bend hold open house to answer questions about the Hawthorne Crossing
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — ODOT and the City of Bend continued their tour, informing the public about the upcoming Hawthorne Bridge project. Earlier…
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Woodstove flue fire heavily damages roof of NE Bend home, but three residents escape to safety
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A woodstove flue fire early Tuesday morning heavily damaged the wood shake roof of a northeast Bend home, but three occupants…
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Latino Community Association and City of Bend jointly announce weekly Office Hours
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Latino Community Association and the City of Bend jointly announced Tuesday the launch of Office Hours at the Latino…
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Future of key Deschutes County Interchange Project uncertain as ODOT funding remains undecided
BEND, Ore. [KTVZ] — The future of a critical interchange project at US 97 and Baker Road in Deschutes County is uncertain, as funding from the…
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Bend Police introduce Sanford, a new therapy K9 to support officers and community
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– The Bend Police Department is welcoming a new four-legged member to the force. In a video posted Monday night on Facebook, the…
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Close call turns into fight in Bend restaurant parking lot, leading to two arrests
On Saturday, November 29th, officers from the Bend Police Department were called to Taco Salsa on Galveston Avenue following a reported dispute…
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Bend’s Miller Elementary School cancels a second day of classes after fire linked to lithium battery
A fire at Miller Elementary School in Bend on Sunday night caused significant damage to a custodial workshop but was contained by the school’s…
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OSU-Cascades and PRAx bring global and Grammy-winning artists to Tower Theatre
BEND, Ore. – Oregon State University – Cascades and OSU’s Patricia Valian Reser Center for the Creative Arts are launching a new concert series…
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Mt. Joy is the latest addition to the 2026 summer concert lineup at Bend’s Hayden Homes Amphitheater
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Tickets will go on sale Friday for the latest artists to announce a concert next summer at Bend’s Hayden Homes Amphitheater -…
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