(Update: Adding 2nd, Hillsboro video of fireball) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Thousands if not tens of thousands of people across the Northwest observed a very bright fireball streak across the sky late Monday night, some capturing it on home doorbell or security cameras. Some of the many who weighed in on Reddit’s Bend subreddit (among
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – An apparent hit-and-run crash broke a utility pole and brought down lines along O.B. Riley Road Tuesday morning, leaving another pole leaning over the roadway and closing the road for hours while cleanup and repairs got underway. Bend Police Lt. Adam Juhnke said the crash was reported around 5 a.m. and
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Women who serve as the primary wage-earners for their families and who are motivated to improve their lives by advancing their careers through education or training can now apply for financial assistance through the The Soroptimist Live Your Dream: Education and Training Award for Women®. Soroptimist International of Bend selects top
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Construction is almost finished on the first accessory dwelling unit (ADU) created under a new city design program, located on the east side of Bend.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The rumble of motorcycles and the warmth of stuffed animals combined in successful, heartwarming fashion yet again on Saturday as more than 100 riders took part in Central Oregon’s 26st annual Teddy Bear Run, distributing over 3,400 huggable new childhood friends to Central Oregon’s four hospitals. The riders gathered at Wild
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NEW YORK (KTVZ) — Voya Financial, Inc., a leading provider of retirement plans for educators, announced Monday that Casey Hayes, an assistant guide at Desert Sky Montessori School in Bend, has received a $2,000 grant as part of the company’s 2024 Unsung Heroes awards competition. Hayes is the only winner in the entire state of Oregon. For 28
Continue ReadingBEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend said Monday it is renaming the Utility Department to “Water Services Department,” and the Engineering and Infrastructure Planning Department to “Engineering Department,” to more simply reflect the services provided. The name “Water Services” reflects what the department provides. The Water Services Department manages all aspects of Bend’s
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In celebration of Welcoming Week 2024, three local organizations are bringing back the popular Health and Wellness Fair, underway Sunday from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Ponderosa Park (225 SE 15th St.) in Bend.
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State Representative Janelle Bynum is campaigning in Central Oregon this weekend, as we’re just over a month away from Election Day. Oregon’s Fifth Congressional District candidate was joined by state Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum for her visit to the region.
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Joshua Savage just published his latest book, “Secret Bend, Oregon: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful and Obscure.” It may well hold some surprises for even long-time residents.
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With multiple fires still burning across Oregon, such as the Bachelor Complex, Wiley Flat and Flat Top blazes, NewsChannel 21 deep-dives into how fire retardant used in aerial firefighting complements efforts on the ground to stop and contain blazes.
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The Palate coffee bar during the day along Colorado Avenue turns into The Dez Lounge, an alcohol-free cocktail lounge at night.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — It’s almost time for the return of Bend’s biggest little art event, The 20-Dollar Art Show! Presented by Bright Place Gallery, this year’s exhibition will feature a record 6,041 original works by 272 artists. Sizing a maximum 36 square inches, each piece will be priced at just $20, allowing art lovers
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Bend’s Regency Village celebrated a very special birthday on Thursday, as resident Jim Reeve is turning 102 years young! He’s a well-traveled man, serving in North Africa in the Army and taking his trailer to visit all 50 states after he retired.
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(Update: Adding video, comments by Brooks Resources President Kirk Schueler) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend City Council on Wednesday evening approved the sale of two lots totaling 94 acres in the Juniper Ridge Area to Taylor Brooks for $8 million and also acquired three lots in the Core area from Taylor Development for $3.5 million for
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The Council on Aging of Central Oregon is hosting a fundraising campaign this month to provide needed resources to seniors with pets. The “Food Fur All” campaign aims to assist them with their pets’ veterinary needs, as well as provide monthly pet foods and supplies.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Over the past 50 years, R.E. Jewell Elementary School in southeast Bend has helped shape over 25,000 lives. To celebrate the milestone, the school community is rolling out the red carpet on Thursday, Sept. 26 to welcome back current and former students, families, and staff members. School staff and administrators are
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Final effort honors Gold Star Families of 6,000 veterans who made ultimate sacrifice BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sept. 29, the last Sunday in September, was designated by the U.S. Congress as Gold Star Mother’s Day in 1936 and later revised as Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day. “On that special day, we will dedicate the
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WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley announced Wednesday a federal investment of $1.33 million for the Bend Park and Recreation District to renovate Sawyer Park and improve access for outdoor recreation close to home. “Being good stewards of our breathtaking outdoors is essential to our identities as Oregonians,” Wyden said. “I congratulate Bend Park
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Housing and Community Services and Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity are celebrating the completion of a dozen new energy-efficient, affordable homes in Bend. One of the new homeowners at the 27th Street Townhomes is Ashley, who can watch her two children grow up knowing they have a stable place to call home
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