Coming soon to downtown Bend: Spiceland, with authentic Indian cuisine
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new Indian food restaurant is preparing to open its doors in downtown Bend and it’s called Spiceland. Behind a banner…
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The Father’s Group cancels this year’s Juneteenth Celebration at Drake Park, points to ‘volatile political climate’
The Father’s Group organization in Bend has canceled this year’s Juneteenth Celebration at Drake Park, noting “today’s increasingly political…
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Major improvements at Bend’s Sawyer Park due next year; open house on plans coming up soon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Park and Recreation District is working on a nearly $3 million improvement project at Sawyer Park and will share project…
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A sign of spring: Road to the scenic summit of Bend’s Pilot Butte reopens to vehicles next week
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department announced Monday that it will open Pilot Butte’s summit road to vehicle traffic at…
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Mike Riley stepping down from longtime role as The Environmental Center’s executive director
(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Environmental Center’s Board of Directors announced Monday the departure of Executive Director Mike…
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“Hands Off!” protests demand reversal of Trump and Musk policies
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Saturday, a wave of “Hands Off” protests took place across the country, with over 1,200 events, including several in Central…
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We go behind the scenes with Mt. Bachelor’s grooming crew in a record, stellar snow year
With over 430 inches of snowfall this year, KTVZ News takes a look behind the scenes of how Mt. Bachelor maintains their trails for skiers and…
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Gabe Pagano named to new Bend-La Pine Schools position, director of student activities and athletics
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Gabe Pagano, Principal of Cascade Middle School, has been selected as Bend-La Pine Schools’ Director of District Activities…
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Bend U.S. Airman Gerrit Spatz honored as Kirtland Air Force Base ‘Tiger of the Week’
ALBEQUERQUE, New Mexico (KTVZ) — Gerrit Spatz, a United States Airman from Bend, Oregon, recently was honored as Kirtland Air Force Base’s Tiger…
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City of Bend holding Open House for NE Neff Road & Norton Avenue pedestrian improvements project
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend wants your help with a new bicycle and pedestrian improvements project. The project is along Northeast Neff…
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Construction set to begin on first phase of West Bend Trails Project; unlikely to impact trail users
After years of planning, the Deschutes National Forest and the Central Oregon Trail Alliance are set to begin implementation of the West Bend Trails…
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Spring spike: Seasonal factors send Oregon gas prices rising; Bend’s average up a dime this week
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Gas prices are rising in most states as April begins due to seasonal factors. And the West Coast is also impacted by…
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Looking forward: COCC’s Preview Day to host hundreds of high schoolers
(update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Hundreds of high schoolers from across the state are expected at Central Oregon Community College’s…
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Springtime brings major preparation for Hayden Homes Amphitheater ahead of busy summer concert season
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Hayden Homes Amphitheater is preparing for one of the busiest times of the year: summer concert season. This year touts nearly 50…
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The Giving Plate hosts Easter Basket Drive: You can help spread joy to local children
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Giving Plate, a community-centered nonprofit dedicated to compassionate food relief, is calling on the Bend community to…
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Analysis finds growing health care, biotech sectors are critical for Bend’s economy over the next 20 years
A new analysis conducted for the city of Bend shows planning for growth in sectors like health care and biotech-related fields will be critical in…
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One night only: Comedian, former Daily Show host Trevor Noah plans special performance in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Trevor Noah, the Emmy-winning comedian and former host of The Daily Show, has announced a special performance in Bend this…
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‘Theater is exploding in Central Oregon’: Ovation Performing Arts in Bend is expanding
Ovation Performing Arts in Bend is…
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Summit High’s Robotics Team takes first place
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Summit High robotics team, Chaos Theory, took first place in Wilsonville last weekend, earning a blue banner. It’s…
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Bend’s new Costco is bustling – and now, the former location is available to lease
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — KTVZ News learned Thursday that the former site of Bend’s Costco Wholesale store at the Forum Shopping Center is available for…
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