Bend expands Safe Parking Program with three new sites for homeless individuals
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend is expanding its Safe Parking Program by introducing three new designated sites to…
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Update: St. Charles will ask OHA to reconsider decision, says many factors in 26% cost jump were beyond its control
An Oregon Health Authority report released Monday said costs for insured patients at Central Oregon’s St. Charles Health System jumped 26.3% in 2023,…
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‘Weird Al’ Yankovic will return to the Bend stage in 2026 on his 90-stop ‘Bigger & Weirder Tour’
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — If the third time is the charm, Central Oregon fans of longtime comedic musician “Weird Al” Yankovic will be happy to learn that…
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DAWNS House founder Dawn Holland issues apology at sentencing for stealing over $300K from organization
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The founder of a Bend nonprofit that provides housing for women recovery from addiction issued an apology and shared her own…
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Oregon Agriculture awards Bend teacher with Educator of the Year for immersive ‘road trip’ across state
For second- and third-graders at Highland Magnet School in Bend, learning about Oregon isn’t just a classroom lesson — it’s something they can…
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Too Sweet Cakes celebrates reopening with a new menu that is sweeter than ever
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– After years of tempting Central Oregon with their gourmet baked goods, Too Sweet Cakes is celebrating its grand reopening in…
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Fire traced to burned yard debris heavily damages SW Bend detached garage; crews protect home
A fire traced to improper disposal of burned yard debris tore through a detached garage and threatened a home near the Deschutes River in southwest…
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Bend joins nationwide effort to reduce traffic fatalities on World Day of Remembrance
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This Sunday, Bend will participate in the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, joining communities nationwide to…
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Bend chimney cleaning company warns homeowners after improper heating sparks fires
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – As we move into the colder months, fire officials are warning about an uptick in home heating dangers. Last week, Bend Fire…
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Country star Parker McCollum joins the 2026 summer concert lineup at Bend’s Hayden Homes Amphitheater
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) Chart-topping, multi-Platinum Country star, Parker McCollum, has announced dates for the second leg of his 2026 Parker McCollum…
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Bend toy store, safety experts urge caution with AI toys this holiday season
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As families begin checking off their holiday shopping lists, experts say safety should stay at the top. The Oregon State Public…
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City of Bend studying options for a new, larger City Hall, possibly in a Central District public-private partnership
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend was a far smaller town 35 years ago, when the current City Hall was built. While the growth is self-evident, and the…
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SEASON OF GIVING: ‘Bend Fire Santa Express’ donation drive taking place December 6th
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Santa is once again trading his sleigh for a fire engine to ride through the city of Bend, collecting donations for The…
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Ask the Mayor: Bend’s Melanie Kebler discusses studded tires, the city’s unhoused population, and more
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — From the impact of studded tires on city roads to Bend’s unhoused population, KTVZ News asked Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler your…
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New Irish pub, Emerald Loop, opens in familiar spot in SE Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — There’s a new Irish pub in town, in a location you might know. Emerald Loop has opened its doors on SE Cleveland Aaenue, taking…
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Bend-La Pine teacher Mary Doyle announces bid for U.S. House seat held by Rep. Cliff Bentz
(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Longtime Bend-La Pine educator Mary Doyle officially announced her campaign for Congress Wednesday,…
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Bend Sustainability Fund tour highlights community upgrades, invites new applicants
The application window opens Thursday for grants from the Bend Sustainability Fund, a Visit Bend project that has reinvested more than $3.3 million…
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Farewell Market opening soon in Bend—See what’s inside before launch day
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new supermarket is getting ready to open on Bend’s south side, and the official date is now set. Farewell Market will…
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COCC classified staff seeking new union contract plan protest, accuse school of ‘poverty wages’; school president responds
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A union newly representing Central Oregon Community College classified staff called a protest Wednesday at the school’s board…
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Oregon’s and Bend’s gas prices are still falling while they rise in much of the country, AAA reports
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – While gas prices in Oregon continue to decline, prices in many other states and the national average are climbing, AAA…
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