BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Developing now, beloved Bend billiards bar Duda’s is closing it’s doors following Halloween night this year. The family-owned business on NW Wall Street has been a spot for locals to play pool, shoot shuffleboard, and grab a drink or a bite to eat. Duda’s posted on it’s instagram page, saying, “We had
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Monday, October 18th: Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Happy Tuesday, everyone! Most of the High Desert is waking up to below-freezing temperatures and frost this morning. Make sure the kids grab a jacket before heading to the bus stop because it’s a chilly start to the day! Expect partly cloudy to mostly sunny skies today, with seasonable highs in
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Crook County School District has launched a new Student Personal Finance & Investing Club for students in Prineville, Ore. The program is funded through a grant and community partnership with Mid Oregon Credit Union. The club is designed to give students in the rural community direct access to local financial
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By Christopher Lamb, Barbie Nadeau, Antonia Mortensen, CNN (CNN) — Pope Leo XIV’s post-operation recovery is proceeding as expected after a “successful” surgery to remove part of his right lung which was found to have a cancerous growth, according to the Vatican. Leo’s doctors are confident the cancer has been removed but are awaiting additional
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SOUTHERN OREGON (KTVZ) — Cooler fall weather is here, but fire season isn’t over yet. The Oregon Department of Forestry says open burning, including yard debris, is still prohibited on ODF-protected lands in Jackson and Josephine counties. The current fire danger level is moderate, with an industrial fire precaution level of one. Residents are encouraged
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Today is National Farmer Day, a time to recognize the farmers and agricultural families who help keep Central Oregon running. Crook County is celebrating the hard work of local farmers who help feed our communities, support local businesses, and strengthen the local economy. The county is also thanking agricultural families who
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Right now, Oregon emergency officials are testing the state’s ability to recover from a major volcanic eruption. The Oregon Department of Emergency Management is holding a statewide exercise this week. running through Friday. The exercise, called “Getting Through Larhar’d Times,” brings together state agencies, counties, tribes, and community partners. Participants are
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Fox & Fern Coffee, located on SW Century Drive on the west side of Bend, permanently closed Sunday, October 11th, 2026. The cafe had operated at the location since May 2025. It originally opened in the space previously occupied by Kevista Coffee, which closed after accumulating more than $27,000 in state
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon School Activities Association Delegate Assembly voted today to approve girls flag football as an officially sanctioned activity. The decision makes Oregon the 25th state in the nation to sanction girls flag football. The sport will begin its inaugural season as a sanctioned activity in Spring 2027 following two years
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 32-year-old Warm Springs man was arrested Saturday night after a 44-year-old Redmond man was punched unconscious outside a concert in Bend. Bend Police arrested Hamley Wilson Sam Smith near the Midtown Ballroom on NW Greenwood Avenue on suspicion of third-degree assault, first-degree disorderly conduct, and resisting arrest. Bend Fire medics
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Are you looking for a creative way to spend time with family and friends Happening next, a new paint-your-own pottery business is coming to Bend! CeramiCafe, which started in Clackamas back in 2002, is expanding to Central Oregon. The business made the announcement on social media, saying plans are in the
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Fire & Rescue will host an open house this Saturday, Oct. 17, in celebration of Fire Prevention Month. The free event will run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the North Fire Station, located at 63377 NE Jamison St. in Bend. The event supports this year’s Fire Prevention Month
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Happy Monday! Get ready for a chilly fall day with below-normal temperatures. After a cloudy start, expect more sunshine as we head into the afternoon. Highs will reach the mid 50s. Bundle up again early Tuesday, with areas of frost and subfreezing temperatures. Be sure to protect sensitive plants and exposed
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OREGON (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Forestry announced an investment of $10 million today for landscape resiliency projects across Douglas, Grant, Jackson and Josephine counties. The grant funding will target more than 6,400 acres to reduce hazardous fuels, restore fire-adapted ecosystems and protect local communities from catastrophic wildfires. The state investment comes after wildfires
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Update: In an update posted to Go-Fund-Me today, Gabe Coler is now off a ventilator and able to walk and talk again. The post says he will be able to return home in next couple of days, depending on his recovery. The fundraiser has raised more than $52,000 to support his recovery at the time
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Fred Meyer is holding a pet food drive called “HOWL-O-WEEN” at its retail locations this month to support local animal shelters. Donation drop boxes have been set up near store entrances through the end of October. Donations collected during the drive will remain in the local community. Supplies gathered at the
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sean O’Gorman, a broker with John L. Scott Central Oregon, presented a $10,000 donation to the Crag Rats search and rescue organization in memory of his late colleague, Matt Aldridge. The presentation took place Sept. 19 at Smith Rock State Park in Terrebonne, Ore. The funds originated from real estate transactions
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week’s Pet Pals segment features Walnut, an adorable kitten looking for a loving forever home through the Humane Society of Central Oregon (HSCO). Walnut and a littermate were found underneath the deck of one of HSCO’s foster homes. “Walnut is actually, I want to say one of the smartest kittens
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening next, Redmond city park restrooms and drinking fountains will be closing for the season starting October 12th. City parks crews are preparing for colder fall temperatures by winterizing facilities to prevent freezing and damage. The city says all flush restrooms and drinking fountains will be shut down for the season.
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