Last weekend of summer, warm today, rain Sunday
(KTVZ, Bend Ore.) Closing out Summer 2025 with temperatures in the 80s today. Expect to see some cloud cover and warmer than normal conditions into…
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Dump City Dumplings renovating to become The Roundabout Pub, set to open at the end of September
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Dump City Dumplings restaurant on Galveston Avenue in Bend, known for starting as a food cart in downtown Bend, is now…
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‘Unmatched devotion’: Jefferson County Middle School’s Maria Crowley named Regional Teacher of the Year
The Oregon Department of Education, in partnership with the Oregon Lottery, announced Friday that Jefferson County Middle School social studies…
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Here’s how you can watch the Charlie Kirk Memorial
GLENDALE, AZ (KTVZ) — Leaders from across the nation will gather in Arizona this Sunday to honor conservative activist Charlie Kirk, the suburban…
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There’s something fun for everyone as NatureConnect Fest returns to Bend’s Alpenglow Park
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — NatureConnect Central Oregon is excited to bring back their popular event, NatureConnect Fest! NatureConnect Fest celebrates…
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BestCare sees uptick in dangerous kratom use in Central Oregon
(Update: adding video, comments from BestCare, Recover Together Bend) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – BestCare Treatment Services says they’re seeing more…
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SOLVE hosting inaugural ‘Pick It Up, Bend!’ community cleanup in downtown Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — SOLVE is hosting the inaugural “Pick It Up, Bend!” on Saturday, September 20, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm in Downtown Bend.…
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Oregon, Washington issue recall for wild birdseed due to presence of invasive, quarantined weed seeds
OLYMPIA, Wash. (KTVZ) – The Washington and Oregon Departments of Agriculture said Friday they have issued a recall of Signature Pet Care Songbird…
Continue Reading Warm start to the weekend, showers possible Sunday
(KTVZ, Bend Ore.) Closing out Summer 2025 with temperatures in the 80s today and Saturday. There are some high clouds arriving from Northern…
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4 Army soldiers believed dead in Black Hawk helicopter crash near base in Washington state
(Update: Adding video) By Sarah Davis, Rashard Rose, CNN (CNN) — Four Army soldiers are believed to be dead after a Black Hawk helicopter…
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Avelo Airlines pulling out of Redmond, West Coast several weeks early, leaving customers scrambling
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Avelo Airlines, which announced this summer that it would be ending its flights out of Redmond on Dec. 1, confirmed Friday to…
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Deschutes County seeks business representative for vacancy on Wolf Depredation Compensation Committee
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County announced Friday it is accepting statements of interest from individuals who want to serve on the Wolf…
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Danger eases as fall arrives: Forest Service, BLM ending local public use fire restrictions this weekend
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Fire officials on the Deschutes and Ochoco National Forests, Crooked River National Grassland and…
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Bend driver, 83, cited after police say he crossed center line while passing, causing 3-vehicle crash at Third Street underpass
An 83-year-old Bend man was cited for reckless driving Friday morning after crossing the double-yellow line on Third Street while trying to pass…
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Save the Date: Oktoberfest in Bend, free karaoke, and more events happening this weekend in Central Oregon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Kelsey Merison highlights three local events, from an…
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Problem Solvers: Former caregiver of Desert Sage Memory Care speaks out after second heat-related incident in a year
In the fall of 2024, KTVZ’s Problem Solvers broke the story of a resident at Aspen Ridge Memory Care facility passing away after being left in the…
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House GOP passes stopgap funding bill ahead of shutdown deadline, setting up critical test for Senate
By Sarah Ferris, Morgan Rimmer, Ted Barrett, CNN (CNN) — Speaker Mike Johnson on Friday corralled his oft-fractured House conference to pass a…
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Bend’s High Desert Museum receives accreditation from Association of Zoos and Aquariums
UPDATE: Adding video BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The High Desert Museum announced Thursday it has earned accreditation from the Association of Zoos and…
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Central Oregon Community College to host ‘Jobfest’ events, free resume workshops
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College is staging ‘Jobfest’ events for career-seekers at its Bend and Redmond campuses, with nearly 40…
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Furry Friends: Husky-mix Yarick is looking for the perfect home
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) This week’s Furry Friend is Yarick, a 3-year-old Husky-mix looking for his forever home at Brightside Animal Center in Redmond.…
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