The Bend Pet Parade has been happening on the Fourth for a century now, and it’s become as much a fun, favorite tradition as any holiday event you can think of.
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) -Bend’s median home sales price got closer to a record level in June, while Redmond’s dipped a bit. Both markets saw their inventory rise to 3 ½ months, the highest level in at least three years, according to Thursday’s report from Beacon Appraisal Group. Bend’s median price rose $22,000 last month, to
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Civic Action Project and Central Oregon Youth Action Board have mailed 12,500 letters to randomly selected households in Deschutes County to participate in a Civic Assembly focused on solutions for youth homelessness. Here’s their announcement, in full: The Civic Assembly is a democratic innovation in which communities involve
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The veterinarians at the Veterinary Referral Center of Central Oregon have received advanced training in a range of different specialties. However, one particular subject may come as a surprise. A group of veterinarians recently completed a course to receive their Oregon alcohol servers permit in order to tend bar at Ponch’s Place, VRCCO’s beer
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The Bend Heroes Foundation and a group of volunteers installed 275 flags at Bend Heroes Memorial (Brooks Park), along Veterans Memorial Bridge (Newport Avenue) and in downtown Bend Thursday morning to mark the Fourth of July, Independence Day.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Each month, Think Wild, a Bend nonprofit whose mission is to rescue and rehabilitate injured, orphaned wildlife, hosts a monthly event where they highlight published research on beavers. Maureen Thompson of Think Wild said Wednesday evening, “It’s important to talk about beavers because they are a recently maligned species in recent
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Triple-digit temperatures are expected over the next several days, which means animals need extra attention in beating the heat. In order to keep pets safe, owners need to take precautions. “Do not leave your pets in your cars,” Victoria Arbona, the Veterinary Referral Center of Central Oregon’s veterinary emergency doctor, said Wednesday. “It’s really not
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The colorful, bombastic Pilot Butte Fireworks Show is just a day away, and Sure Shot Fireworks says they’re excited, as always, to put on this year’s show.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The duties of Bend police officers this week include a heightened effort to get drunk drivers off the road over the Fourth of July holiday. During a recent ride-along, Tracee Tuesday witnessed a DUII arrest after what started as a routine evening. During the ride-along with Officer Zachary Childers, NewsChannel 21 captured
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — While summer is just getting started, deadlines are coming up quickly for youth fall sports programs with the Bend Park and Recreation District. Programs include youth soccer, kindergarten soccer, flag football and middle school tennis. Parents and guardians are encouraged to sign up now to ensure their children can participate this
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The state’s Community Involvement Advisory Committee, staffed by the Department of Land Conservation and Development, helps to ensure equitable community engagement in all phases of the planning process. The committee is pleased to recognize three Oregon land use planning projects with its 2024 Achievement in Community Engagement (ACE) Award. The ACE
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The city of Bend is inviting the community to learn more about the Hawthorne Overcrossing pedestrian and bicycle bridge project and to review four bridge-type options at an open house, either in person next week or online through July 17. The City will soon select the design of a new bridge
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — While tradition calls for fun at the Fourth of July Pet Parade, with temperatures expected to rise over 90 degrees, precautions are necessary for pets and people. The Humane Society of Central Oregon wants pets participating in the parade to remain healthy and safe. Bring plenty of water and a pet bowl
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With fourth of July celebrations taking place across Central Oregon over the next few days, pet owners are gearing up for fireworks “freak-outs” by pets, some who will run away and need an assist to get back home.
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The city of Bend continues efforts to tackle the growing issue of housing in the High Desert. Tuesday marked a big win for housing in the city of Bend, receiving $5 million in federal funding.
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Sens. Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, D-Ore., announced last week that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is awarding the city of Bend $5 million to support the city’s efforts to enhance affordable housing accessibility through planning, infrastructure improvements, development and preservation activities.
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Bend police turned to the public for a brief period Tuesday for help in finding a 75-year-old Michigan resident visiting the city who went for a walk and failed to return, but officers soon found him in good condition.
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With the Fourth of July coming up, Americans will celebrate in many ways, some with the traditional pastime of fireworks. However, with hot, dry conditions and fire season at hand, and with the recent Darlene 3 Fire in mind, some cities prohibit fireworks, while others warn of the costly consequences of using illegal ones.
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KTVZ, Ore. (KTVZ) — What do you get when you combine AdvenChair, developer of the world’s most durable all-terrain wheelchair, with Wanderlust Tours, Central Oregon’s leader in naturalist-guided adventures? You get AdvenTours, a variety of accessible outings that allow people with mobility challenges to explore Central Oregon’s most iconic wild places with expert guidance. Thanks
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Mayor Pro Tem Megan Perkins announced her re-election campaign for Bend City Council Position 3 on Monday. Perkins has served on the Bend City Council since 2020. “I’m pleased with the progress we have made in adding 1000 new affordable homes, moving hundreds of people off the streets while doubling
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