Central Oregon businesses giving back to veterans to thank them for their service on Veterans Day
With Veterans Day around the corner on Saturday, local businesses are giving back to veterans around Central Oregon.…
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Bend-La Pine teachers rally as weekly talks continue; some progress seen, sides ‘far apart’ on other issues
The Bend Education Association held three gatherings at area parks after Monday’s round of weekly contract bargaining; a Bend-La Pine Schools…
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Jan. 9 trial date set for Bend woman charged in man’s fatal dog mauling at Juniper Ridge homeless camp
A January 9th trial date has been set for a 38-year-old Bend woman whose three dogs fatally mauled a man at a Juniper Ridge homeless camp last…
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Another sign of the season in Bend: Pilot Butte State Park summit road is closing to vehicles on Sunday night
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department said Monday it will close the Pilot Butte summit road to motorized vehicles for the…
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‘Justice and closure’ delayed? As victims’ families wait, C.O. murder cases can take years to go to trial
More than three years after the death of his daughter, a Bend father still waits for her accused killers to go on…
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Christine Pollard talks about new role as OSU-Cascades senior associate dean
Christine Pollard has been named senior associate dean at OSU-Cascades. She talked with us Monday about how she looks to the future, including more…
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Bend man with lifetime drivers license suspension arrested on DUII, resisting arrest charges
A Bend man whose drivers license was suspended for life after a 2017 DUII and hit-and-run in Benton County was arrested Saturday on felony DUII and…
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Bend Chamber announces four new board members for 2024
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Chamber is pleased to announce that four new board members will join the full board of directors on January 1, 2024.…
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Mt. Joy returns to Bend’s Hayden Homes Amphitheater for concert next August
(Update: With Live Nation announcement) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Hayden Homes Amphitheater announced on Saturday another summer 2024 concert, as Mt. Joy…
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Judge bars some statements, allows others in 2 upcoming murder trials of Bend man charged in 3 deaths
A judge has issued a split ruling on statements made to police by a Bend man facing two murder trials in coming months in the deaths of a woman and…
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Bend United Methodist Church celebrates more than 80 years of its Holiday Bazaar
Sunday marked the second and last day of the 83rd annual Holiday Bazaar at the Bend United Methodist Church. The event featured holiday crafts,…
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More than 100 racers take part in the Turkey and Toddler Trots at COCC
The month of November is when a lot of families sign up for turkey trots before turkey day. Families ran their hearts out on Saturday at COCC for the…
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City of Bend road and traffic report: Week of Nov. 6-12
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the city of Bend’s road and traffic report for the week of Nov. 6-12. Brosterhous Road between Kobe Street and Rolen…
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Laurel Ridge Winery brings back ‘Deuce’ after a decade
The 2019 vintage from the Willamette Valley’s Laurel Ridge Winery is a 50/50 blend of Merlot and Cabernet. It’s returning to their tasting room on…
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Bend’s Neff-Purcell intersection could reopen in early December
Paving is complete on a project that began in February, and the City of Bend says you could be driving again through the NE Neff/Purcell intersection…
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Bend’s Planned Parenthood sees 1,000% increase in Idaho patients since near-total ban took effect
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend’s Planned Parenthood location reports that it has seen a 35% increase in patients crossing the state line from Idaho since…
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Bend city councilors OK design contract for Crosstown Bikeways project to make walking, rolling and biking safer
Bend city councilors this week approved a contract to proceed with design work on two routes, north-south and east-west, called the Crosstown…
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Bend state Sen. Tim Knopp reaffirms support of Israel’s defense against terrorists seeking to eliminate it
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Nearly one month since Hamas terrorists launched their attack on the innocent people of Israel, Senate Republican Leader Tim…
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Senate passes housing, transportation bill that includes $1.5 million for Bend-Redmond Habitat workforce housing
Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced Thursday major investments passed the Senate to expand affordable, rural and veterans housing options…
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Mt. Bachelor offers its seasonal workers a new housing option, at Bend’s Campfire Hotel
Mt. Bachelor announced on Wednesday a new partnership with Bend’s Campfire Hotel, to offer seasonal employee housing for the upcoming winter…
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