BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Municipal Airport’s new air traffic control tower is close to being finished. On it’s Facebook page, Deschutes County said when finished, the tower will rise approximately 100 feet, making it the tallest building in Central Oregon. It will also improve safety and efficiency at the airport. With more than 140,000 takeoffs and landings
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Area Commission on Transportation (COACT) will be holding a meeting next Thursday, September 11th, at Redmond City Hall and on Zoom. That’s from 3-5 p.m. and the public is invited to make comments. Again, it will take place at Redmond City Hall in civic room 207 and 208
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — At KTVZ News, we focus our resources on bolstering the health and well-being of Central Oregon’s youth through our 21 Cares for Kids partnerships. We have six incredible community partnerships that we’re highlighting through a monthly segment called ‘Making a Difference’. This month, we’re spotlighting Every Child Central Oregon, which works to
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)–The Deschutes Historical Society is celebrating Bend businesses with a ‘Legacy Business Reception’. Read the full press release below. Legacy Business Reception at theDeschutes Historical Museum Celebrates Local Businesses (Bend) – Join the Deschutes County Historical Society on Saturday, September 6 from 2 to 4 pm for a Legacy Business Reception to celebrate Deschutes County
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This week was full of amazing anglers sharing some impressive catches. We had a father daughter duo reel in a combined 198 pounds worth of fish out of Alaska. We also had Bend Oregon Raider Nation co-founder Aaron Chambers who shared a special message to our anchor, and Colts fan, Lee Anderson. Don’t forget to
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In this week’s Out and About, we highlight beautiful images around Central Oregon, including rainbows, boats, sunsets, and cute animals. What more could you want out of Summer? Don’t forget to share with us your amazing photos of Central Oregon. Just go to the share tab.
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(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– The Central Oregon Drug Enforcement team served a search warrant early Thursday morning at a Bend residence on the 60000 block of Alpine Drive. Here is the press release from the CODE team: Date of incident: Sept. 4, 2025 Case #: Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office – 2025-48997 Arrested & Offenses:
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BEND, Ore. — (KTVZ) The fourth annual Kendall Soapbox Derby is set to bring excitement, creativity, and a little friendly competition to River’s Edge Golf Course this Saturday. Teams from across Central Oregon will race their homemade, motorless cars down the winding course, each built for speed, style, and plenty of laughs. From sleek, aerodynamic
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) Lava City Cirque (LCC) has announced that the studio will perform in an upcoming movie, Soul Cirque, featuring athletes who recently medaled and won a National Championship for their aerial arts performances. Opened just a year ago, this regional circus and aerial arts studio supports a nationally lauded competition team, one of
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LISBON, Portugal (CNN) — The first light over Lisbon revealed the shattered remains of the Gloria funicular, its distinctive yellow carriages in ruins after it derailed and crashed on Wednesday, killing at least 16 people and injuring 21. Since 1885, the cable railway has carried locals and visitors up and down a few hundred meters
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Get ready to catch a wave at Bend’s SURFEST, happening September 13th and 14th at the Bend Whitewater Park at Mckay Park! It’s benefiting the Central Oregon Surf Team Association and Bend Paddle Trail Alliance and will feature some of the best surfers in the Northwest competing for over $10,000 in prizes. It happens
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– KTVZ attended a sorting ceremony at the Chesterton Academy of Mater Dei as the Bend school celebrated its first day. The students of Bend’s first Catholic high school were each assigned to one of 4 houses, and yes, we know it sounds like something straight out of Harry Potter, but it’s not.
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This week we have a range of gardens on display. First we have a beautiful and cozy backyard garden complete with a puppy dog guard watching over the grounds. Next is an awesome front yard potpourri of color by Doug, who obviously spends a good deal of time tending to this lovely front lawn garden.
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Eden is a 3rd Grade Student at John Tuck Elementary School in Redmond and loves to play pickleball. The best time to play is when the weather is not too hot, or not too cold, but just in the middle. She has fun with her friends outside and likes to play on the trampoline. Eden
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Many Central Oregon kids are returning to the classroom this week. Check out this week’s Back to School Sweepstakes! Share your best pictures from the first days of school and you’ll be entered to win a $500 gift card from Sylvan Learning Center and $250 in gift cards from Cascade Village Shopping Center.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As kids head back to school in Central Oregon, St. Charles has an important reminder: new drivers are hitting the roads and it’s important to stay safe and aware, so no one ends up in the hospital. “Being a new driver is hard enough. The key thing is making it as
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Police Department is inviting you to Coffee with a Cop! On Wednesday, October 1st from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Backporch Coffee Roasters on Greenwood Avenue in Bend, sit down with the department for a cup of joe, ask your questions, and hear what officers are doing to
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Over the Labor Day holiday weekend, Bend Police arrested at least five people for DUII, including one who was involved in a crash. So far this year, the department has arrested more than 355 people for DUII in the community. It says there’s no excuse for driving while intoxicated, and to please
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Check out this great photo of the most camera ready dog ever. We also saw some feline friends and even got to see a little duckling. Be sure to send us your adorable pet pictures for the chance to get featured in next week’s Pet Pics segment.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Think Wild is pleased to announce the successful release of the Northern flying squirrel patient admitted on July 20, 2025. She was released Friday night at dusk at the exact location where she was found in Virginia Meissner Sno-Park. Check out her release video here: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DOHECRWkgOj/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Upon release, the young squirrel explored a
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