Inspire Learning Center on NE Conners Avenue in Bend notified parents Monday that they were closing immediately due to financial issues. We spoke with a parent who’s already paid a sizable sum for this month, and with NeighborImpact, which is reaching out to the families to offer some quick help.
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Central Oregonians served by Pacific Power, Central Electric Cooperative and Mid-State Electric Cooperative are now eligible for rebates for solar and solar paired with battery systems.
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Coordinators of the Franklin Avenue Shelter in Bend say they found that many of their non-related residents are rooming together, in spaces originally intended for families. Now, they are proposing a language change to a grant funding agreement, to allow these larger spaces to be used for non-related roommates.
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A 17-year-old Summit High School student has been arrested on a felony first-degree disorderly conduct charge, accused of making a 9/11-timed bomb threat to the school in a weekend social-media post that prompted cancellation of Monday’s classes and activities at the northwest Bend school.
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The city of Bend’s Human Rights and Equity Commission addressed issues of hate speech and discrimination and steps they recommend to better address them at a city council meeting last week.
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The Great Drake Park Duck Race returned Sunday for its 34th year, bringing out a big crowd on a warm September Sunday to help local nonprofits — and see if their rubber ducky could out-“swim” the rest and pick up a prize.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College’s Barber Library is exhibiting a traveling show of juried woven art pieces, sponsored by the Weaving Guilds of Oregon (WeGO), on display now in the Rotunda Gallery through Nov. 8, with an opening reception from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 1. For gallery hours, visit cocc.edu/library. The exhibition,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This year’s 2023 First Interstate Bank Bend Fall Festival promises to be a groundbreaking celebration of art and creativity with the addition of two remarkable features: an interactive installation by renowned artist HOTTEA and collaborative installations and presentations by Joel Stockdill and Yustina Salnikova. The installations and presentations will take place on Saturday, September 30, and Sunday, October
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The Bend Park and Recreation District has moved a step forward with its design concepts to improve access at three of its riverfront parks: McKay, Miller’s Landing and Columbia parks.
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Fall’s arrival on the High Desert brings a large number of weekend events, including walks that provide support and raise funds and awareness on several important issues and causes.
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Initial Bend-La Pine Schools enrollment figures for the first week of classes indicate an increase of nearly 400 students overall.
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Welcoming Week will take place Sept. 8-17 citywide, with events that celebrate inclusivity and belonging in Bend.
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For those who couldn’t make it, we have Mayor Melanie Kebler’s remarks BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Rather than some stuffy, all-business, reserved-seating luncheon, Bend city officials held a warm, sunny fall Friday evening community party at Alpenglow Park to not just discuss the State of the City and its tough issues, but have a chance
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sept. 11 marks the 22nd anniversary of the terrorist attacks on America. Almost 3,000 innocent civilians, first responders, and members of the Armed Forces were killed that day. On Monday, Sept. 11 Bend Heroes Foundation and volunteers will honor the 9-11 victims and families with flags displayed at Bend Heroes Memorial
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Community members are invited to an open house next Thursday, Sept. 14, to learn about the second phase of development of Oregon State University-Cascades’ long-range development plan, including the planned innovation district. The open house will take place from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Charles McGrath Atrium in Edward J.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Makerspace at Oregon State University-Cascades is now accepting requests from industry representatives and community members for client projects. Client services provided by the Makerspace range from design consultations to prototype fabrication and manufacturing advice. Projects are managed by staff and trained undergraduate students. The Makerspace, at Edward J. Ray Hall,
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It’s never too early to start planning the summer concert season — and with that in mind, Hayden Homes Amphitheater announced Friday its first concert booking for next year: country performer Riley Green.
Continue ReadingBEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the city of Bend’s road and traffic report for the week of Sept. 11-17. NE 27th Street between NE Rosemary Drive and NE Faith Drive for a utility pole installation, single lane closure with lane shift, September 11 – 12, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Ongoing Closures: Wilson Corridor Improvements
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Residents have been looking forward to the planned retail development by Pahlisch Homes at its Petrosa neighborhood in northeast Bend, called “The Markets as Petrosa.” When signs advertising the project were taken down recently, concerns arose that it wasn’t going to be built, but the developers have assured that’s not the case.
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The first week of school has some parents renewing the call for a new bus stop in Southeast Bend, but Bend La-Pine Schools says the change would have to come from the state.
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