Many local families and antique lovers were up early Saturday morning to check out a variety of collectibles at he Deschutes Historical Museum’s second outdoor antique fair. People got to see a variety of paintings, books, jewelry, and dresses from many places and eras. They also got to admire pieces of history.
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New bus riders, kindergarten students and their families are invited to learn about bus safety and take a spin on a school bus during the Winnie the Pooh School Bus Safety programs at Bend Transportation Department’s Bus Center and La Pine Elementary next week.
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HINES, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is seeking public input on the first draft version of their updated sage-grouse habitat maps. ODFW will be discussing the habitat update during several meetings in Central and Eastern Oregon. Members of the public are encouraged to join these meetings to learn more about the process,
Continue ReadingBEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the city of Bend’s road and traffic report for the week of August 14-20. NW Brooks Alley between NW Franklin Avenue and NW Oregon Avenue for a sewer service repair, full alley closure, August 14 – 15, 4 a.m. – 5 p.m.NE Bear Creek Road between NW 15th Street and Dean
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Oregon high school students soon will be seeing two added course requirements to get their diplomas, both aimed at better preparing them for the world beyond the classrooms.
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A coalition of organizations is promoting gun safety and a path to end gun violence through a firearm buy-back event Saturday morning at a Bend church, with a unique twist.
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According to Compass Commercial Real Estate, about 1,200 new multi-family housing apartments are set to come online in Bend over the next six to eight months.
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A nationwide “be on the lookout” alert has been sent to law enforcement to find a 20-year-old Bend man sought in the fatal shooting of a 33-year-old Redmond man early Thursday on Wall Street in downtown Bend, authorities said Friday after two raids failed to locate the suspect.
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The Bend Park and Recreation Foundation is proud to announce three new members to its board of directors: Molly Cogswell-Kelley, Aleta Nissen and Hollina Wadsworth. The Bend Park & Recreation Foundation is an independent non-profit organization that exists to raise funds and support the programs, projects and facilities of the Bend Park & Recreation District.
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The Deschutes Public Library’s August theme is ‘Know Architecture’ — and that includes the living room “forts” many adults can remember all the fun about. Thursday’s downtown Bend Library program taught today’s youngsters the ins and outs.
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Parking resurfacing in Pioneer Park and a new riverfront boardwalk in Drake Park are among Bend Park and Rec improvements set to finish at the end of the month. The pair are among the most popular parks in Bend.
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Austin Fernand, a 21-year-old OSU-Cascades student now living in Bend, is trying to make the U.S. river surfing team.
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It’s been almost a week now since Oregonians were given the option of pumping their own gas. Pumping your own gas is now a choice for Oregonians and visitors who are in a hurry or just prefer to do it themselves.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) —Selections have been made for the Leadership Bend Class of 2024, a nonprofit civic engagement and leadership development program of the Bend Chamber. Leadership Bend exists to identify, develop, educate and connect diverse leaders who impact the Central Oregon region through committed service to the community. Participants are chosen from a broad
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Bend community members are invited to share their experiences with housing instability and high rents with the city’s Affordable Housing Advisory Committee at 3 p.m. on Wednesday.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Park and Recreation District is opening registration for fall recreation programs and winter sports leagues on Aug. 14, 15 and 16. The Fall 2023 Online Playlist is available for viewing and download now. To help ease opening day demand, program registration is staggered over three days. Combined with a virtual waiting room,
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A man who was cleaning his gun when he accidentally shot himself in the leg drove himself to the hospital Tuesday night, but lost consciousness and crashed into a pillar at a parking structure near St. Charles Bend, police said. The incident prompted a brief lockout at the hospital.
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A report of a man in a kilt brandishing a shotgun and knife and threatening people on a northeast Bend street Sunday night led to his eventual arrest, but it took two “less lethal” foam rounds and two Taser deployments to take him into custody, officers said Tuesday.
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Viewer-submitted questions this month for Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler included the proposed transportation fee, creating more affordable housing options, enforcement of the camping code and several other topics. You can submit questions for next month’s segment – anonymously, if you wish – at https://ktvz.com/ask-the-mayor/.
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A 31-year-old Bend man who allegedly trafficked fentanyl in the homeless encampments on China Hat Road south of Bend was arrested during a traffic stop Monday evening, and large amounts of drugs and cash were seized, drug agents said.
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