The Kindred Creative Kitchen, a collective kitchen space on Twin Knolls Drive in NE Bend, offers classes of various kinds, now offering lessons on how to ‘Cook Like a Pro.’
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‘Fruit is literally not going to get harvested, because there is no one cutting the fruit.’ BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — When two-dozen Central Oregon food and beverage small business owners sat down for a roundtable Monday with Sen. Ron Wyden, the Oregon Democrat heard a no-doubt familiar refrain about their biggest concern: high housing prices
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Bend’s Hayden Homes Amphitheater has landed another big name in the world of country music – Jordan Davis – for a concert next June 20th, the third big act already booked for next summer. Ticket details here: https://www.bendconcerts.com/event/jordan-davis
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Bend city councilors have approved $500,000 worth of grants in a pilot program to support creation of more housing for middle-income residents. Three organizations were awarded to help “bridge the gap between market rate and household earnings” according to the issue summary.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) —The community is invited to the grand opening of Desert Streams Village, a transitional housing project in southeast Bend, next Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. During that time, guests will be able to tour the facility and meet informally with those involved in its development and operation. Located behind Desert
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend’s Buckingham Elementary School has been awarded the GOLD level for their efforts to transform STEM education and elevate themselves as a STEM school. It was the culmination of a four-year grant through the Oregon Department of Education. The award was presented at the STEMPOSIUM by Portland Metro STEM Partnership. Tracy Wilson
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The Summit High School boys soccer program is giving back to their community this month by volunteering at the Nativity Lutheran Church Wood Lot in Bend.
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A Bend high-tech firm focused on developing enhanced pharmaceutical drug delivery technologies, opened its R&D lab earlier this year and now has just opened a new state-of-the-art facility to support clinical trials.
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A Bend man recently charged with stealing five-dozen bottles of alcohol from area stores after he was caught on security camera putting three bottles of tequila in his pants is now also charged with stealing 125 items from Harbor Freight Tools, found in a raid on his home, police said Friday.
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A nearly year-long investigation of the death of a 76-year-old Bend man after an incident at a northwest Bend roundabout that police had called a likely hit-and-run crash led to Thursday’s arrest of his son-in-law on misdemeanor DUII and other charges. But authorities now say there’s no evidence a crash occurred.
Continue ReadingBEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the city of Bend’s road and traffic report for the week of October 9-15. Daly Estates Drive between Caleb Place and Capella Place for a sewer infrastructure installation, full road closure with local access only, October 9 – 13.Newport Corridor Improvements Project – Outfall Improvements – The final phase of the
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Beloved Bend restaurant Jackson’s Corner is up for sale, and they are not the only eatery in town on the market at present.
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A Central Oregon insurance agent was the target of scammers seeking $2,700, but it wasn’t just a phone or email scam. Instead, someone claiming to be with Pacific Power’s billing department walked into a tenant’s office, demanding immediate payment of a “past due bill” or the power would be turned off.
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Gut microbes found in wild wolves may be the key to alleviating a debilitating gastrointestinal condition common to domestic dogs, according to a study led by researchers at Oregon State University–Cascades.
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This may sound too good to be true: a way to skip the line at the DMV. As of Wednesday, you can now take the knowledge test for a drivers license or permit anywhere with reliable internet. The online exam is also available for a motorcycle endorsement.
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Rep. Emerson Levy, D-Bend, told Bend city councilors Wednesday evening she will be proposing legislation in next year’s “short session” of the Oregon Legislature to toughen, clarify and help better enforce the laws regarding young people and e-bikes, a growing issue for many in the community.
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Central Oregon Community College will celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day — Monday, Oct. 9 — with two free events on the Bend campus: an instructor-led discussion about historical events and current issues within Native American communities and a bead-making workshop set within historical context.
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Envision Bend released last Friday its five-year Vision Action Plan, a series of strategic actions designed to guide the greater Bend area into a sustainable and prosperous future.
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OSU-Cascades is recruiting students to fill hundreds of jobs, right on the Bend campus.
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Students across the country biked, scootered and walked to school Wednesday morning as part of International Walk and Roll to School Day. The event is held every year to promote healthy habits and transportation awareness.
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