Pedestrian taken to hospital, driver cited after crash at NE Bend intersection
A pedestrian was taken to St. Charles Bend with non-life-threatening injuries Friday afternoon after being struck by a vehicle at the intersection of…
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City of Bend road and traffic report – week of August 28-Sept. 3
Here is the city of Bend’s road and traffic report for the week of August 28-Sept.…
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‘Cybersecurity risks and incidents are our new reality’: City of Bend hires first information security manager
The city of Bend is taking proactive measures to protect the data of its employees and citizens, including hiring its first information security…
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Three Seattle men arrested in string of burglaries, vehicle thefts in Bend, Sunriver and La Pine
A string of recent break-ins, burglaries and vehicle thefts in Bend, Sunriver and La Pine led to a raid Wednesday night on a property in the Three…
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Competition features announced for 20th annual Bend Film Festival
BendFilm announced Thursday the 22 feature films across four competition categories which will screen at the 20th Annual Bend Film Festival,…
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Weeks of thick smoke having a variety of impacts on Central Oregon businesses
The often-thick wildfire smoke lingering over the High Desert in recent weeks has had varied impacts on businesses, as NewsChannel 21’s Tracee…
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Bend senior summer celebration has tropical theme
Wednesday’s ‘Tropical Paradise Party’ at the Bend Senior Services Center was a fun new partnership of the Council on Aging of Central Oregon and Home…
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Deschutes County commissioners, ODFW biologist talk about widespread mule deer decline, causes
Deschutes County commissioners got a presentation Wednesday on the declining mule deer population from an Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife…
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‘It’s going to be stressful’: Bend fire chief shares tips to avoid the scramble of evacuation
Natural disasters have battered the West this season, from hurricanes and tropical storms to large wildfires, even earthquakes. This month alone has…
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Bend Social Co. is new business aiming to help newcomers have fun and socialize
The Bend Social Co. is a new business offering a variety of activities to help newcomers both check out the community and make new…
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Bend’s Hydro Flask becomes U.S. Snowboard Team’s first title sponsor
U.S. Ski & Snowboard announced Tuesday the first snowboard title partnership in history with Hydro Flask, a Bend-based, award-winning leader in…
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Bend murder suspect, brother waive extradition in Tennessee court, remain held without bail pending return
Two Bend brothers arrested in Tennessee on nationwide felony warrants in the fatal shooting of Taylor Shane Wyss, 33, of Redmond, outside a downtown…
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Labor Day weekend travel on the rise this year, AAA says; Bend top regional destination
If you’re traveling for the Labor Day holiday weekend, expect lots of company. AAA booking data for flights, hotels, rental cars and cruises shows…
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Sunriver man sentenced to nearly 7 years for firing rifle shot into front of Deschutes County Jail, wild chase afterward
A 26-year-old Sunriver man who fired a rifle shot across U.S. Highway 20 that hit the front of the Deschutes County Jail in early March, hours after…
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C.O.’s smoky skies and poor air quality are prompting people to find indoor activities, from climbing to jumping
Recent wildfires in Oregon are causing the air to be moderate to even very unhealthy in certain areas. There have been a number of fires, from the…
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‘A sense of peace’: Arrests in Redmond man’s fatal shooting bring some relief to victim’s family, friends
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend murder suspect and his brother were arrested late Friday night in Tennessee, ending a nationwide manhunt and bringing…
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Summer celebration planned at Bend Senior Services Center, thanks to new partnership
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – After years of celebrating through car windows during the pandemic, the Council on Aging of Central…
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Sign up, and update: Deschutes Alerts provides vital evacuation, other info in case of wildfires, other emergencies
At the peak of wildfire season, it’s more important than ever to stay informed. In the event of a fire or other emergency, there’s a way to be…
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‘26,000 may be affected’: St. Charles’ possible Medicare Advantage withdrawal prompts questions, concerns
Citing concerns related to patient care, access and affordability, St. Charles Health System says it may withdraw its participation in all Medicare…
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High Desert Museum’s High Desert Rendezvous online silent auction goes live; bid on ski passes, concerts and more
High Desert Rendezvous — the High Desert Museum’s signature fundraising event — launched a VIP experience-packed silent online auction Friday…
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