Oregon agencies team up to offer free tax help
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon taxpayers can get free help filing their federal and state income tax returns at WorkSource Oregon centers across the…
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Central Oregon’s WinterFest brings community together for winter fun
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Residents from across the Northwest gathered in Central Oregon this weekend for Bend WinterFest 2026. Despite a lack of…
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Love is in the air, even in a courtroom: ‘Cupid’s Docket’ happens a day early, despite the date
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With Valentine’s Day falling on a Saturday this year, Central Oregon judges offered their “Cupid’s Docket” matrimonial…
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WorkSource Oregon, Department of Revenue team up for free tax help events; one set for next month in Bend
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ — Oregon taxpayers can get free help filing their federal and state personal income tax returns electronically at six…
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Big Bend brew news: Cascade Lakes Brewing owners acquire Crux Fermentation as part of new 5-brewery collective
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The family that owns Cascade Lakes Brewing Co. has purchased the Crux Fermentation Project, part of a newly announced coalition…
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Bend’s Street Dog Hero welcomes 30+ Chihuahua mixes rescued from Central California
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Street Dog Hero has welcomed 31 Chihuahua mixes rescued from a cramped hoarding home in Central California. “The dogs were found…
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Oregon Dept. of Revenue’s Bend office has a free e-filing kiosk to get your refund and kicker much quicker
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Revenue is urging taxpayers to use public computer kiosks in its regional offices – including Bend -…
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Wildhorse Harley-Davidson Kawasaki in Bend closes after 26 years
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Wildhorse Harley-Davidson Kawasaki location on the north side of Bend is closing after nearly 26 years in business. The…
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Downtown Bend drivers get relief: Olney Avenue fully reopens, more than a year after project began
More than a year after the city of Bend began an improvement project on a key east-west thoroughfare – work that was beset by several unexpected…
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Ask the Mayor: Bend’s Melanie Kebler responds to viewer-submitted questions on ICE, the city’s transportation fee, and more
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — From her stance on ICE activity to questions about the city’s transportation fee, KTVZ News asked Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler your…
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Dear Mom Cafe wins top prize at third annual SOUPer Bowl with Khao Soi, a Northern Thai curry noodle soup
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Dear Mom Cafe earned the top prize at the High Desert Food & Farm Alliance’s third annual SOUPer Bowl on Saturday, February…
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Bend Chamber marks 100 years of supporting business community; Centennial Celebration set for May
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Chamber of Commerce will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026, marking a century of supporting the regional business…
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Bend Comedy Festival returns Labor Day weekend with bigger lineup
(Update: Video Added) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After a sold-out debut last year, the Bend Comedy Festival is returning Labor Day weekend, Sept. 4-6, with…
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Jimmy Eat World takes ‘Bleed American’ on tour, performing the iconic album live at Hayden Homes Summer 2026
LOS ANGELES, Ca. (KTVZ) — The Arizona rock band Jimmy Eat World announced a North American tour on Tuesday to celebrate the 25th anniversary of…
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon’s Bowl for Kids’ Sake goes retro with ’80s theme this year
(Update: Video Added) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon, a program of J Bar J Youth Services, just announced that its…
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New defense attorney granted delay in murder trial of Bend man accused in 2024 fatal stabbing of roommate
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After a change in defense attorneys, a murder trial has been delayed a second time for a Bend man accused of the fatal stabbing…
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Operator of Eddie Bauer stores in the US and Canada files for bankruptcy
By Auzinea Bacon, CNN (CNN) — Eddie Bauer LLC, the retail operator of Eddie Bauer’s North America stores, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy…
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‘Bring it back to life’: real estate agent and former staff hopeful about future buyer of Shilo Inn
(Update: adding comment, video)BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Potential buyers are now touring the Shilo Inn after the over-30-year hotel hit the market for…
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Thomason Auto Group in Bend to permanently close after owner’s death
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Thomason Auto Group in Bend is closing its doors permanently, following the death of its owner, longtime Central Oregon…
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Man arrested after crashing stolen car into power pole in Redmond
REDMOND, Ore (KTVZ) — A 31-year-old man was arrested Sunday after he allegedly crashed a stolen vehicle into a power pole and was found hours later…
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