Camping World to acquire All Seasons RV & Marine in Bend
LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill. (KTVZ) — Camping World Holdings, Inc., which touts itself as America’s Recreation Dealer, announced an agreement Thursday to…
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‘Scammers are coming out of the woodwork’: How to protect yourself at tax filing deadline
With next Tuesday’s tax return-filing deadline almost upon us here on the High Desert and nationwide, Oregon’s attorney general and a tech security…
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‘Love Food, Not Waste’: Bend-La Pine Schools expands food waste composting program
Bend-La Pine Schools serves over 11,000 meals daily across the district. And like any food program, that generates considerable food…
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Bend fisherman caught 25-lb.-plus, likely record bull trout at Lake Billy Chinook — and he let it go
Last Saturday, Ryan Mejaski of Bend and Joe Wilhite were fishing for kokanee on the Deschutes arm of Lake Billy Chinook without much luck, when they…
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Next step: Cooley Road closes Sunday east of US Highway 20; ODOT advises to plan ahead for detours, delays
Travelers along U.S. Highway 20 on Bend’s north end will see some changes in traffic patterns beginning next week as work continues on the roundabout…
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OSU-Cascades Makerspace offers up 3D printing to the public
If you’re in need of having something 3D-printed, such as a plastic object or a prototype, the Makerspace at OSU-Cascades’ Edward J. Ray Hall is…
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Central Oregon businesses partner with climate nonprofit for Earth Day
Nonprofit 350 Deschutes focuses on addressing climate issues in and around Central…
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Deschutes Library Board says East Bend Library will stay open for at least 3 more years
Will reassess for ‘data-based decision’ after other projects are complete BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With construction or remodeling underway at several…
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New e-sports team gives two Bend siblings a place to compete and make friends
Two Bend students — who happen to be siblings — are top players on their e-sports…
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City of Bend offers pre-approved plans, aims to make it easier to build accessory dwelling units
The city of Bend on Thursday outlined a new program that streamlines the process to build an accessory dwelling unit (ADU), which aims to speed up…
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A coyote spotted at Shevlin Park has shown aggression towards park visitors
There is a warning this week about an agitated coyote in Bend’s Shevlin Park. Visitors are being warned to keep dogs out of the area. The Bend…
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Bend’s Lighthouse Navigation Center records growing number of homeless finding greater stability
“On July 21, 2021, I was struck and hit by a car crossing Fred Myers on Reed Lane, which landed me to sleep in a tent in China Hat,” Nicole Gilley…
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‘It’s been very fulfilling’: Judge swears in CASA volunteers to help foster children, but more are needed
Nineteen new Court Appointed Special Advocates were sworn in recently by Deschutes County Circuit Judge Bethany Flint. While the added volunteers…
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City of Bend clears homeless camp along SW Division Street in latest move aimed at safety
After providing 10 days notice and a follow-up 72 hours out, the city of Bend cleared its portion of a homeless camp off Southwest Division Street on…
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City of Bend hosting pre-construction open house on Pettigrew and Bayou Sewer Project
The City of Bend will host an informational open house to share information about the Pettigrew and Bayou Sewer Project construction. The project…
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Ask the Mayor: Bend’s Melanie Kebler talks rough roads, short-term rentals, homeless
In this month’s edition of Ask the Mayor, Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler responds to questions regarding rough roadways, city workers on cellphones,…
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Blues Traveler, Big Head Todd and the Monsters join Bend Hayden Amphitheater concert roster
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — GRAMMY Award-winning artist Blues Traveler and Platinum-Selling rockers Big Head Todd and the Monsters will be giving…
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Cascades East Transit still needs bus drivers; Deschutes County explores options to expedite licensing process
Cascades East Transit is looking for more bus drivers, so it can return service back to pre-covid levels and offer new…
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Bend Endurance Academy and Bend BMX upgrading climbing wall space and race track
As Bend continues to grow, the extreme sports facilities and opportunities seem to grow with…
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Deschutes National Forest pushes back opening day for several campgrounds due to lingering snow
The late, heavy snow at higher elevations of the High Desert has brought Central Oregonians more time to enjoy winter sports such as skiing and…
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