New Bodega Market open in downtown Bend
Downtown Bend now has a Bodega Market that offers grab-and-go necessities and Central Oregon products. It’s an offshoot of Bar Rio, next door on Wall Street.
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Bend Sustainability Fund invites community to vote for their favorite grant proposals
(Update: Adding video, interview) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Sustainability Fund, a Visit Bend project, announces the opportunity for the community to help determine funding decisions for this year’s grant cycle by submitting a ballot HERE from Nov. 1-12. Five ballots will be drawn at random, with each of those participants given the opportunity
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Two Redmond residents arrested in Bend street racing, reckless driving incidents posted to Instagram
Bend Police have cited two 22-year-old Redmond residents for reckless driving after complaints and Instagram video posts showing reckless driving, street racing and drifting in roundabouts and on roads around Central Oregon, officers said Tuesday.
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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 spokesman said they were “encouraged by the pace and tenor” of Monday’s session but remain “far apart” on some issues; the talks continue next Monday.
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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 July.
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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 season at 8 p.m. next Sunday night. The road closes to motorized vehicles every year in mid-November. “The forecast is calling for rain followed by nights below freezing later this
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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 trial.
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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 integration with the community and expanding the courses the Bend campus offers.
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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 other charges, accused of striking a pickup truck when pulled over by Bend Police and resisting arrest. Police found several open beer cans and a loaded stolen handgun in his minivan.
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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. The board is an all-volunteer group that guides the mission, policy setting, and governance of the Chamber as they serve the Bend business community. The new board members
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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 returns on Friday, August 24th, just over two years after the band’s first visit to the Bend riverfront venue. Mt. Joy is an American five-piece indie rock band based in Los Angeles with
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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 two brothers-in-law – allowing some statements, but not others, including when he told officers he hit the woman in the head.
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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, baked goods like cookies and brownies, and a rummage sale.
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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 Turkey Trot and the Toddler Trot.
Continue ReadingCity 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 Avenue for surveying purposes, single lane closure with flagging, Nov. 10, 2023.Franchise Utility Relocation Work – As part of the upcoming City of Bend’s Septic to Sewer Program construction project,
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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 Century Drive in Bend after more than 10 years.
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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 in the first weeks of December.
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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 that state banned most abortions in August of 2022.
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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 Bikeways. The goal is safer travel for people walking, biking or rolling — and also for drivers.
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