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Ask the Mayor: Bend’s Melanie Kebler answers your questions, from Juniper Ridge fire threat to Third Street traffic lights

August 14, 2024 9:24 am KTVZ

Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler joined Demetrious Gamble and Jillian Fortner on NewsChannel 21 at Sunrise Wednesday for our monthly “Ask the Mayor” segment, where she responded to questions ranging from the Juniper Ridge fire threat to solar panels on government buildings, synchronizing Third Street traffic lights, taxes for heavy trucks and an invitation to Thursday’s

Weekly Park Pick: Shevlin Park is Bend’s largest, and a very special nature spot

August 13, 2024 6:45 pm Jillian Fortner

Bend’s Shevlin Park has been a community landmark for over 100 years. It spans nearly 1,000 acres, making it the largest park in town, on the forested western edge of the city. It was also used in the 1975 film Rooster Cogburn. Jillian Fortner takes us there in this week’s Park Picks.

Waldorf School of Bend helps parents after recent Montessori school closure

August 13, 2024 6:17 pm KTVZ

After the recent sudden closure of Deschutes River Montessori, Waldorf School of Bend is offering impacted parents one month of free enrollment.

‘For educational purposes only:’ C.O. Black Leaders Assembly informs Bend property owners of racially biased covenants

July 30, 2024 1:50 pm Matthew Draxton

The Central Oregon Black Leaders Assembly recently announced the disturbing discovery of racially biased language in nearly 200 property deeds within a single Deschutes County subdivision, Wiestoria.

‘They’re so caring’: Bend-La Pine Schools’ Winnie the Pooh school bus safety program makes first day of school easier

August 8, 2024 8:29 pm KTVZ

Believe it or not, summer is heading to an end, and school is just around the corner. For those riding the school bus for the first time, it can be intimidating. Bend- La Pine Schools is trying to make the first day a little easier for the youngest students, and their nervous parents.

Reed Market Road closing overnight for 2 weeks of paving work; 5 other Bend streets to close for shorter periods

August 8, 2024 3:52 pm Tracee Tuesday

To pave and maintain road conditions, the city of Bend is closing the western section of Reed Market Road during the nighttime hours, from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., from now through August 28.

Bend’s High Desert Museum to receive $238K from feds to create new learning hub as part of expansion plans

August 13, 2024 12:49 pm KTVZ News Partners

WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley announced Tuesday a federal investment totaling nearly $750,000 for Bend’s High Desert Museum, the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) and the Portland Art Museum. “These iconic Oregon museums have been sharing our local history, culture and science for decades to the benefit of Oregonians and

City of Bend seeks developers of more affordable housing through accelerated urban growth boundary expansion

August 13, 2024 11:31 am KTVZ News Partners

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) The City of Bend said Tuesday it is seeking applications from eligible landowners who are interested in getting more affordable housing on the ground through a one-time, accelerated urban growth boundary expansion of up to 100 acres that Oregon lawmakers agreed to allow earlier this year. The 2024 Oregon Legislature passed a

Firefighters stop blaze next to Empire Avenue Bend Parkway onramp; officials say no homeless camp in immediate area

August 11, 2024 5:21 pm KTVZ - News Team

Bend Fire & Rescue responded Sunday afternoon to reports of a small brush fire next to Empire Avenue and the northbound Bend Parkway onramp and contained it about a quarter-acre, with help from U.S. Forest Service and Oregon Department of Forestry crews.

Owners of Bend-based Les Schwab Tire Centers exploring sale, valuing company at over $7 billion, Reuters reports

August 12, 2024 6:59 pm KTVZ News Partners

NEW YORK (KTVZ) – The investment firm that owns Les Schwab Tire Centers is exploring options including a sale of the Bend-based tire retail chain that could value it at more than $7 billion, including debt, people familiar with the matter told Reuters on Thursday. The report said Meritage Group has tapped investment bankers at

‘This year has been challenging’: Central Oregon farmers discuss how their summer crops are faring

August 12, 2024 11:59 am KTVZ

(Update: Adding video, comments from farmers, KTVZ.COM Poll) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Farmers in Central Oregon are doing their best to raise their crops amid a late snowfall and this summer’s record heat and early, smoky wildfire season. At RainShadow Organics and Well Rooted Farms, farmers shared with us Monday their recent experience growing crops in Central

‘I’ve been absolutely loving it!’: Bend visitors express appreciation for the Olympics as the Games come to a close

August 11, 2024 4:25 pm KTVZ

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — It’s been 19 days of pure strength, competitiveness and camaraderie at the 2024 Paris Olympics, watched by people around the world, including on the High Desert. We’ve seen Team USA come out on top, taking home 40 gold medals, whether it was long jumper Tara Davis-Woodhall taking that leap to victory or

‘It’s super-exhilarating and fun’: The Cascade Cycling Classic Criterium returns to downtown Bend after seven years

August 10, 2024 5:10 pm KTVZ

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A long-time Bend tradition has returned – the Cascade Cycling Classic Criterium. After seven long years, the criterium was back Saturday, rolling and racing through downtown Bend. “We’re happy with the turnout,” said Molly Cogswell-Kelley, the race director and promoter. “I mean, it’s been seven years since we’ve done it, so we’re hoping we’ll

Hayden Homes Amphitheater collaborates with Bend artist Kristine Cooper on commemorative 2024 concert poster

August 10, 2024 12:17 pm KTVZ News Partners

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – No words can describe watching the sunset while your favorite band is playing along the Deschutes River at the Hayden Homes Amphitheater in Bend. Perhaps capturing that feeling is best left to someone who can draw it. Enter Bend’s Kristine Cooper, who has created a commemorative limited-edition poster to celebrate the

Four-legged athletes test their skills in inaugural Doggolympics in Bend’s Old Mill

August 10, 2024 10:02 am KTVZ

(Update: Adding video, comments from organizers) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Olympics are almost wrapping up in Paris, with the closing ceremony taking place on Sunday. But, in Bend, we had our own Olympics on Saturday – the inaugural Doggolympics in the Old Mill District. Greg’s Grill and the dog food cart Hungry Hound hosted

Oregon Health Authority rejects fast-track process for St. Charles Health System acquisition of The Center

August 9, 2024 2:38 pm Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Health Authority has rejected a request by St. Charles Health System to fast-track its planned acquisition of The Center Orthopedic and Neurosurgical Care & Research, Willamette Week reported Thursday. The Center and St. Charles Health System announced last month they signed “a letter of intent to explore expanding their relationship to

‘You’re negligent’: Upset Juniper Ridge neighbors express frustration with city handling of Juniper Ridge homeless camps

August 8, 2024 12:34 am Barney Lerten, Matthew Draxton

“Imagine living in fear, day and night,” Deschutes Market Road resident Linda Cook tearfully told Bend city councilors Wednesday evening, one of the many Juniper Ridge neighbors who on Friday had to flee their fire-threatened home for the second time in four years.

Abandoned cooking fire at homeless camp on vacant private lot sparked Mile Marker 132 Fire, Bend investigators say

August 7, 2024 8:08 am KTVZ, Barney Lerten

A cooking fire at a homeless camp on a privately owned 13-acre lot east of Highway 97 caused the 78-acre Mile Marker 132 Fire last Friday that threatened hundreds of homes on Bend’s north end, prompting evacuations and knocking out power before a major air and ground attack stopped its spread.

Bend Park & Rec’s Kids Inc. hiring up to 60 workers for upcoming school year

August 7, 2024 11:18 am KTVZ News Partners

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With the school year coming up quickly, Bend Park and Recreation District is hiring dozens of new staff for after-school child care job opportunities. BPRD hiring managers are looking for applicants who like working with children for a variety of different positions in the child care program. To schedule an interview,

Bend has four-month supply of homes for sale, Redmond not far behind; both highest inventory in at least 3 years

August 6, 2024 8:10 pm Barney Lerten

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The median home prices in Bend and Redmond dipped a bit in July – not a big surprise, as they zig-zag quite a bit over the months and years. But perhaps a more telling stat in the latest monthly report by Redmond’s Beacon Appraisal Group, out Tuesday, is that both cities

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