WRAPPED UP: City of Bend’s 2025 Street Preservation Program complete
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend has completed its 2025 Street Preservation Program after improving 67 lane miles of the city’s roughly 930…
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Sunriver Brewing Co. to permanently close Galveston Avenue location in Bend in November
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sunriver Brewing Co. has announced the final day for its Galveston Avenue pub in Bend. On November 1st, the last customers will…
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Central Oregon volunteers battle to protect fish amid reservoir refill
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A major rescue effort took place on the Upper Deschutes River this month, as dozens of volunteers worked to save stranded fish…
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Downtown Bend intersection to fully close through Wednesday for final sewer work
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The intersection of Olney Avenue and Wall Street is scheduled for a final three-day closure through Wednesday to complete the…
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Boys & Girls Club of Bend announces new CEO, Michael Baker
(Update: video added) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Boys & Girls Club of Bend announced Monday it has a new CEO, Michael Baker, who will be stepping…
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Deschutes County Search and Rescue assists injured snowboarder at Mt. BachelorÂ
(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 29-year-old snowboarder was rescued Sunday afternoon after being injured on the Cinder Cone at Mt.…
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Elmer’s restaurant nears opening in Bend with fresh look and local BuzzÂ
BEND, Ore. {KTVZ} — A beloved Pacific Northwest favorite is making its way to Bend. Signs are officially up at the new Elmer’s location on NE 3rd…
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Bend community dedicates memorial honoring Barry Washington Jr.Â
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Nearly four years after the death of Barry Washington Jr., dozens gathered in downtown Bend this weekend to celebrate his life…
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Bend Fire and Rescue reports storage facility fire early Friday morning
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — According to Bend Fire and Rescue, a 911 call shortly before 4 a.m. Friday morning led responders to a storage facility on…
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Four years after his death, Bend community set to dedicate downtown memorial for Barry Washington Jr.
BEND, Ore. — A memorial dedication ceremony will take place Saturday in downtown Bend to honor Barry Washington Jr., the young man who was shot and…
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Popular downtown Bend restaurant The Lemon Tree up for sale
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A longtime favorite for breakfast and lunch in downtown Bend is up for sale. The Lemon Tree, located on…
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Healing Reins opens innovative nature-based pediatric therapy clinic
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Healing Reins Equine Assisted Services announced Friday the opening of its new nature-based occupational…
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VIDEO: Track power outages and toppled trees throughout Central Oregon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — High winds are moving through Central Oregon causing power outages throughout the region. A KTVZ News photojournalist reported…
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Behind the Badge: From training to the streets, what it takes to serve and protect in Bend
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As Bend continues to grow, so do the challenges faced by those sworn to keep the city safe. The Bend…
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Bend Park and Recreation District wins three statewide awards, including innovation honor for Miller’s Landing
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Park and Recreation District has received three statewide awards from the Oregon Recreation and Park Association,…
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Applications are open for new Habitat for Humanity homes in Bend; here’s how to apply
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity announced Thursday it is now accepting applications for homeownership opportunities at Bear…
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Community steps up: Shepherd’s House Ministries says generosity has fed our hungry neighbors
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Federal funding cuts left some Oregon organizations scrambling to keep programs and services running. When a funding freeze…
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Youth Villages is looking for Holiday Heroes to help provide gifts for over 500 children, families in care
(Update: Adding video) PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Youth Villages’ Holiday Heroes campaign is underway, and the nonprofit is looking for more…
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Quilters unite to help feed kids at Bend Food Project’s 4th Annual Quilt Sale
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Food Project is weaving generosity and artistry together this weekend with its fourth annual quilt sale, set for…
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Popular Oregon restaurant chain making a big comeback in Bend next month
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon food fans have something new to look forward to—Elmer’s Restaurant is opening its newest location in Bend on…
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