Meet Baobao: Central Oregon’s first robot server rolls into Bend restaurant
Jia Asian Street Kitchen in southwest Bend has introduced a robot server, the first of its kind in Central Oregon. Her name is Baobao, and she’s…
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Deschutes Children’s Foundation, MountainStar Family Relief Nursery sound alarm over local impacts of SNAP benefit cuts
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes Children’s Foundation and MountainStar Family Relief Nursery sounded an alarm in a joint statement…
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Update: Switch in direction for Bend’s Franklin Avenue detour has been delayed until next Wednesday
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A direction switch in the detour for the city of Bend’s Franklin Avenue Improvements Project is being delayed by two days, to…
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Bend Chamber announces new CEO
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Chamber of commerce announced Sara Odendahl as its new CEO beginning November 3rd. The full press release is below: The…
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Crook County schools, other local districts stepping up to ensure families’ food access amid halt to federal benefits
(Update: Adding Redmond School District) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County School District officials, like others around the region, state and…
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Cascade Natural Gas customers will see their bills drop this week, but it could be hard to spot
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ)– The Oregon Public Utility Commission has approved a small reduction in rates for Cascade Natural Gas customers that goes into…
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Soapy problems: Sunriver fountain filled with bubbles!
SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — A soapy problem returned to Sunriver as bubbles flowed out of the fountain you see right when you drive in through the main…
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Bend-LaPine School Board met to discuss goals for the school district
(UPDATE: adding quotes from Dr. Steve Cook, adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend-LaPine Schools Board met on Tuesday for a work session to…
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Bend Police were wowed by the turnout at this year’s prescription drug take back event
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Police Department has one word for it: “Wow!” Last Saturday, Bend Police and St. Charles hosted a prescription drug…
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There’s furry fun for all at the annual Howl-o-ween Pet Costume Contest in Bend’s Old Mill
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Humane Society of Central Oregon is inviting companion animals to enjoy the ghastly delights of Halloween at a special…
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From pipe dream to half-pipe: Culver celebrates new skatepark with touching tribute after years of community effort
In Culver, families now have a new place to get active — and a lasting reminder of the kind of community spirit one woman inspired for…
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Redmond School District seeks applicants to fill three Budget Committee vacancies
Update: Adding video REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Redmond School District is seeking applicants for three vacant positions on the Budget…
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Log truck and semi collide, close Highway 20 east of Bend; here’s what authorities say happened
(Update: Adding video, more details) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A crash involving a semi-truck and a loaded log truck caused no serious injuries but closed…
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Less pain at the pump: Oregon’s latest gas price drop is among the nation’s biggest, AAA says
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon average for a gallon of regular gas is back below $4 a gallon for the first time since early September, when the…
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‘She had a calling’: Thousands honor Bend native, California Police Officer Lauren Craven, killed in the line of duty
A funeral procession and heartfelt services were held Tuesday morning for Lauren Craven, a young La Mesa Police Department officer who was fatally…
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Bend finishes 67 miles of street improvements as it prepares for winter storm season
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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Bend Police release new details about victim of 30-foot fall from cliff at Sawyer Park
Bend Police on Tuesday had some new information to share about a man who was seriously injured in a 30-foot fall from from a cliff at Sawyer…
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As AI sends power demand soaring, Newberry Volcano geothermal project reports hottest-ever temperature breakthrough
La PINE, Ore, (KTVZ) — Developers of an advanced geothermal energy system on the flanks of Newberry Volcano east of La Pine reported a major…
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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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