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Oregon Heritage Commission awards grants for history projects, several to Central Oregon organizations

December 6, 2023 2:25 pm KTVZ News Partners

SALEM, Or. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Heritage Commission has awarded $381,262 in grants to 33 organizations throughout the state. The grants will help fund a variety of projects including collection preservation and access, research, oral history, exhibits, and performance projects. Award amounts ranged $1,000 – $20,000. Funded projects: Albany Regional Museum, in Albany, digitize and

Reconstruction work to close Forest Road 9701 south of Bend for up to two weeks

December 6, 2023 1:30 pm KTVZ News Partners

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District on the Deschutes National Forest will be closing Forest Road 9701, beginning Thursday and lasting for up to two weeks. Forest Road 9701, between Highway 97 and Forest Road 18, will be closed for up to two weeks while contractors reconstruct the 2.74 miles of road surface.

Bend Brewfest, C.O.’s largest craft beer festival, returns to Hayden Homes Amphitheater next fall

December 6, 2023 8:58 am KTVZ News Partners

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Here’s an early Christmas gift for craft beer lovers in Central Oregon and beyond. The Bend Brewfest is set to return to the Hayden Homes Amphitheater Oct. 3-5, 2024. “The Bend Brewfest is back home,” said Beau Eastes, the Old Mill District’s marketing director, said Wednesday. “We’re confident the festival will

C.O. radio group Backyard Media falls victim to cyberterrorists, says no to their demands

December 5, 2023 10:29 pm Tracee Tuesday

For the past couple of weeks, fans of several Central Oregon radio stations may have heard a slight difference in programming. That’s because Backyard Media fell victim to cyberterrorists.

COCC announces lineup for 16th Season of Nonviolence, featuring speakers, book conversations

December 5, 2023 8:59 pm KTVZ News Partners

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College’s 16th annual Season of Nonviolence — held mid-January through early April — will feature an engaging lineup of free events, with notable activists and New York Times-bestselling authors. Events include a talk by activist Jodie Patterson (Jan. 23), a keynote event by author Tracey Michae’l Lewis-Giggetts (Feb. 20), a virtual

Downtown Bend shoppers, visitors can use new city system that tells you where, how many parking spots are available

December 4, 2023 11:39 am KTVZ News Partners

(Update: Adding video, comments from city official KTVZ.COM Poll) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Just in time for holiday shopping, the City of Bend is installing a Parking Guidance System in downtown Bend to enhance the parking experience, reduce traffic congestion and improve accessibility for everyone visiting the downtown area. This will allow drivers to navigate

Pickleball Zone partners with Destination Rehab and OSU-Cascades to teach Parkinson’s patients the sport

December 4, 2023 11:51 am Dylan Anderman

Monday marked the end of a new eight-week course in Bend for Parkinson’s patients to learn to play pickleball.

On split vote, Bend advisory panel recommends city code changes to spare more big trees during development

December 5, 2023 2:28 pm KTVZ News Partners

On a split vote Tuesday, Bend’s Tree Regulation Update Advisory Committee recommended to city councilors several changes to the city’s development code, intended to preserve larger trees during new development while not creating a barrier to building more needed housing.

Santa Express rolls through Bend communities as Salvation Army and Bend Fire pick up items for families in need

December 4, 2023 11:27 pm Tracee Tuesday

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Fire & Rescue’s Santa Express is back, and is moving through Bend localities Monday through Wednesday nights to collect toys, clothing and non–perishable food items. Through the Salvation Army, the Santa Express is once again rolling through Bend communities, collecting items for kids and families who are less fortunate this holiday

J Bar J’s Youth Services ‘at: project’ anti-human trafficking effort receives $300,000 federal grant

December 4, 2023 2:07 pm Barney Lerten

WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., announced Monday that J Bar J Youth Services in Bend has secured a $300,000 federal grant to battle human trafficking. “The crime of human trafficking devastates lives and demands a serious and substantive effort to end it in Oregon and nationwide,” Wyden said. ”I’m gratified that J

Bend’s Christmas Parade kicks off the holiday season for thousands who watched or took part

December 2, 2023 6:21 pm KTVZ

The Bend Christmas Parade hit the wet streets of the city Saturday morning, with plenty of smiles despite the rainy weather. The event brought out thousands of people, packing the streets of downtown and the parade route.

Enjoy evening hours at the High Desert Museum with this month’s return of Winter Nights

December 2, 2023 4:15 pm KTVZ News Partners

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Days are shorter, and the air is colder… winter is coming! Every Thursday in December, the High Desert Museum will host fun and festive Winter Nights events, offering participants a break from their busy work weeks with unique evenings out. For Winter Nights, the Museum will remain open until 7:30 p.m.,

Bend city councilors consider move from flat to tiered system development charges (SDCs), lower costs for smaller housing

December 1, 2023 9:51 pm KTVZ News Partners

The Bend City Council next week will review proposed changes to its water, transportation, and sewer system development charges that include creating more consistency in how fees are structured and lowering costs for smaller housing units.

Downtown Bend kicks off the holiday season in style with Community Tree Lighting

December 1, 2023 11:52 am Jillian Fortner

The weather turned out to be pretty agreeable and a big crowd turned out Friday evening for the Downtown Bend Community Tree Lighting festivities by the Commons Cafe & Taproom

Truck and trailer stolen from Bend businesses recovered, two fugitives arrested at Sunriver Business Park

December 1, 2023 5:29 pm Barney Lerten

A tracker on a truck stolen Friday from a Bend auto detailing business helped Bend Police and other law enforcement locate it in the Sunriver area and make a guns-drawn arrest of two Washington County fugitives, recovering the truck and a trailer stolen from another Bend business.

KIDS Center, Sparrow Clubs receive $10K neighborhood grants from Rite Aid Healthy Futures

December 1, 2023 3:23 pm KTVZ News Partners

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — KIDS Center in Bend has received a $10,000 neighborhood grant from Rite Aid Healthy Futures to continue advancing its important mission: leading Central Oregon’s response to child abuse. Part of its overall Empowering Children signature initiative for Rite Aid Healthy Futures, the Neighborhood Grants help nonprofits address the toughest health and

City of Bend launches ‘Bend Works’ service request app, system

December 1, 2023 3:03 pm KTVZ News Partners

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend said Friday it is launching a new service request app called Bend Works to better serve the community. The streamlined platform provides a quick and easy way to let city staff know about non-emergency service requests. Bend Works will allow the community to track requests that they

Weekly Park Pick: A visit to Canal Row Park in NE Bend

December 1, 2023 11:26 am KTVZ

This week, Eric Oren takes us to Canal Row Park on NE Butler Market Road, a popular and convenient spot for many of Bend’s Eastside residents, with grassy areas, a picnic shelter, playground and access to a canal trail, among other features.

Styx and Foreigner, special guest John Waite bring ‘Renegades & Juke Box Heroes Tour’ to Bend next June 30

December 1, 2023 9:39 am KTVZ News Partners

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Ten years is a long enough wait for two powerhouse and legendary classic rockers to hit the road together again! STYX and FOREIGNER – who continue with the next leg of their two-year Farewell Tour – team up next summer for the “Renegades & Juke Box Heroes” co-headlining trek, produced by Live Nation, including a

Bend Fire & Rescue’s Santa Express is again rolling through neighborhoods in food, clothing and toy drive

December 1, 2023 12:40 am KTVZ News Partners

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Santa and Bend Fire & Rescue’s Santa Express are back spreading holiday cheer! “We will be driving through neighborhoods with our friend Santa collecting food, clothing and toys to support the Salvation Army,” Bend Fire said in its announcement: In 2022, The Salvation Army and Santa Express collected thousands of pounds

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