Volunteers work to protect native pollinators with new hummingbird garden
(update: adding new video, comments from PPB president) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Bend’s Orchard Park has now planted a hummingbird habitat thanks to the…
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Save the Date: Memorial Day weekend events in Central Oregon
Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Kelsey Merison highlights three local events, from closing weekend celebrations…
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Neighborhood Association pushes for expansion of major roundabout in Old Mill to be prioritized
Update: Adding video. BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — If you drive around Bend, chances are you’re familiar with the Reed Market and Bond Street…
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Here’s a sneak peek at the new downtown Bend wine-tasting and dining spot, Amaterra Kitchen + Social Club
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Portland-based winery is getting ready to open a new dining spot in downtown Bend. Here’s a first look at Amaterra Kitchen +…
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Let’s Talk Weather: Buckingham Elementary Weather Detectives
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Thursday, the fourth-graders at Buckingham Elementary School got a visit from KTVZ Chief Meteorologist John Carroll to…
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Mt. Bachelor will celebrate end of season with Monday ‘Last Chairs and Last Cheers’ event
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Mt. Bachelor has announced that Memorial Day weekend will mark the last chance to get out on the slopes for the 2024/2025 season.…
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Impulse Elite has arrived in Bend, already taking home state championships
BEND, Ore. [KTVZ] — Here at Impulse Elite in Bend, it’s all about combining cheer, dance, tumbling and gymnastics. In fact, this team, they’re…
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Central Oregon honors the fallen: Memorial Day observances planned across the High Desert
Update: Adding video. BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregonians will be honoring service members who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country at…
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Bend Police respond to reports of indecent exposure, make arrest at Box Factory near Old Mill District
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – On Tuesday afternoon, just after 5 p.m., Bend Police responded to multiple calls about an indecent exposure incident at the Box…
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City of Bend announces plans to offer $5.7 million in affordable housing development funds
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend announced Wednesday it will soon be requesting applications for the development of affordable housing, pending…
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Special bonds celebrated: Survivors of medical trauma to be honored at St. Charles Bend event
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — St. Charles Health System’s Trauma Program will honor and recognize former trauma patients on Wednesday, May 21 at St. Charles…
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MountainStar Family Relief Nursery receives $25,000 grant from First Interstate Bank
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — MountainStar Family Relief Nursery recently received a $25,000 gift from First Interstate Bank and the First Interstate…
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Bend’s EarthCruiser, which closed its plant a year ago, outlines bold new plans for the future of overland travel
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– EarthCruiser recently announced the completion of a major milestone: the final direct…
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Visit Bend awards total of $300,000 to 20 local organizations for arts and cultural tourism projects
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Twenty organizations dedicated to Bend’s arts and culture scene will receive a total of $300,000 in grants from the Bend…
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Elmer’s is set to move into Bend, but it’s far from their first time serving customers in Central Oregon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As shuttered Shari’s storefronts rocked Central Oregon, many residents were thrilled to hear another Oregon favorite – Elmer’s…
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Bend drivers due some relief: Portland Avenue, Wall Street-Olney Avenue intersection will reopen to traffic Friday
BEND, Ore. (KTV) — The city of Bend had some good news for Bend drivers Monday ahead of the big holiday weekend: Portland Avenue and the…
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Deschutes County Commissioners urge PacifiCorp to consider Route D for transmission line
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Last month, we shared the concerns residents have about a proposed PacifiCorp transmission line. The electric company’s 180-mile…
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Big Brothers Big Sisters holds grand opening for new Bend campus
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon has a new place to call home. The nonprofit organization has moved into the new J Bar…
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KPOV High Desert Community Radio marks 20 years, receives $35,000 grant for studio, equipment upgrades
(Update: adding video, comments from KPOV) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – KPOV 88.9 FM, High Desert Community Radio, celebrating its 20th anniversary, is…
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High school students explore health care careers at COCC Expo
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – High school students got a look at career paths in healthcare at COCC’s Health Careers Expo. Students rotated through four…
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