Bend Archives

‘I really do have faith in him’: Central Oregonians voice their views on whether Punxsutawney Phil’s forecasts are trustworthy

February 2, 2024 4:26 am CNN Newsource

(CNN) — Punxsutawney Phil – the famous groundhog weather watcher – woke up and did not see his shadow Friday morning, calling for an early…

The Giving Plate set to open two new, larger facilities this spring as region’s food needs grow

February 2, 2024 8:53 am KTVZ

(Update: Adding video, interview with Ranae Staley) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Giving Plate is expanding its operations with two new buildings, both…

‘Thanks for everyone’s patience’: After months of work and delays, Purcell Boulevard extension opens in NE Bend

February 2, 2024 11:58 am KTVZ

(Update: Adding video, comments from City of Bend project engineer) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend announced that a long-awaited Purcell…

City of Bend still cleaning up after winter storms

February 1, 2024 12:16 pm KTVZ

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– You might be seeing an increase in the number of of street sweepers on Bend streets this week. The are just one way city crews…

‘Emptying the reservoir, one teaspoon at a time:’ new C.O. Guardian Assistance Program sees success in first six months

January 29, 2024 6:14 pm KTVZ News Partners

The Central Oregon Guardian Assistance Program (COGAP) was established as a nonprofit organization last August in Bend to provide guardianship…

Rebecca Robinson chosen for new OSU position focusing on industry, OSU-Cascades’ innovation district

February 1, 2024 11:40 am KTVZ News Partners

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Rebecca Robinson has been appointed associate vice president for the newly formed economic development and industry relations…

Four films shown at last fall’s Bend Film Festival are now Oscar-nominated

January 31, 2024 12:18 pm Jillian Fortner

Movie producer Christian Norlyk will never forget the moment he found out his short film was nominated for an Oscar.…

Bend nonprofit In Our Backyard preparing for ‘Linking Freedom Day’ in Vegas, ahead of Super Bowl LVIII

January 31, 2024 12:49 pm KTVZ

In Our Backyard, a Bend-based nonprofit devoted to stopping human trafficking, is once again traveling to the Super Bowl, as it has for several…

Lighthouse Navigation Center official outlines drug policies, what’s expected of those staying at Bend shelter

January 31, 2024 5:22 pm KTVZ

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — An alleged fentanyl trafficker, his brother and girlfriend were arrested earlier this week, accused of dealing the drug around a…

COCC raising curtain on theater-themed art exhibition

January 31, 2024 3:43 pm KTVZ News Partners

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — An extensive collection of costumes, masks, posters, videos and other theater memorabilia that represent more than 30 years of…

Bend Park & Rec District opens registration for spring recreation, programs Feb. 5-7

January 31, 2024 3:23 pm KTVZ News Partners

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Winter isn’t finished with us yet, but it’s time to plan ahead for blooming daffodils and mowing lawns. Bend Park and…

Community tips lead to traffic stop, raid, arrest of suspected Bend fentanyl trafficker, his brother and girlfriend

January 30, 2024 3:35 pm Barney Lerten, Harley Coldiron

Community tips led to the arrest of a Bend-area fentanyl trafficker during a Highway 97 traffic stop in Terrebonne, as well as his older brother and…

Bend, Redmond mayors discuss how property tax limits, higher costs pose budget challenges

January 31, 2024 10:20 am Matthew Draxton

Oregon voters close to 30 years ago put a cap on how much property taxes could increase each year — just one of the factors that are now a given…

Bend-La Pine Schools, Bend Education Association leaders talk about new 4-year contract agreement

January 30, 2024 10:57 am Matthew Draxton

After months of lengthy negotiations and amid plans to call in a state mediator, negotiators for the Bend-La Pine Schools and Bend Education…

Bend man halts building ADU after city charges nearly $60,000 in SDCs, fees; city says it’s too big to be an ADU

January 30, 2024 11:58 am KTVZ

A Bend man is speaking up about his experience over the last couple of years in dealing with the city of Bend after he says they tried to charge him…

‘Protect the roads from the elements of Mother Nature’: City of Bend crews patching up potholes from winter storm

January 30, 2024 10:34 am KTVZ

With a series of winter storms over, at least for now, the city of Bend is getting to work on the post-freeze potholes.…

Dog on walk across street from Knott Landfill finds part of human foot; officials say its likely from medical procedure

January 29, 2024 12:49 pm Barney Lerten

A person walking several dogs in a vacant field across SE 27th Street from Deschutes County’s Knott Landfill reported a startling, even grisly find…

Bend’s Portland Avenue Bridge closed for 2 months for major Awbrey Butte waterline upgrade

January 29, 2024 9:14 pm Tyson Beauchemin

Bend’s Portland Avenue Bridge is closed for about two months as part of the Awbrey Butte Waterline Improvement Project. Learn more here:…

Bend man who accidentally shot his 7-year-old son facing assault, other charges; boy recovering at Portland hospital

January 28, 2024 9:22 pm Barney Lerten

A 32-year-old Bend man who accidentally shot his 7-year-old son with a handgun at their home Sunday afternoon has been cited on assault and other…

Volunteers in Medicine Clinic Executive Director Kat Mastrangelo receives national Circle of Caring Award

January 29, 2024 4:25 pm KTVZ News Partners

Bend, Ore., Jan. 29, 2024 — The National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics has awarded Kat Mastrangelo, executive director…