Bend FC Timbers U18 team heading to Nationals, first-ever C.O. team to qualify
The Bend FC Timbers U18 team is heading to Florida for Nationals.
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Firefighters douse brush fire from abandoned campfire in NE Bend
Fire crews called to northeast Bend tackled a brush fire Thursday morning that officials said appeared to have been an abandoned or unattended campfire.
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‘I don’t know if I’m going to jail Monday’: Many Hunnell Road residents say they won’t leave, despite sweep
City officials were out on Hunnell Road Thursday morning, zip-tying eviction notices to tents and RVs. About the same time, an unrelated domestic dispute broke out in the middle of the road. Seven police cars responded, and one officer told us he’s there every day for similar issues.
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OLCC recalls batch of Bend company’s cannabis flower that contains arsenic
The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission said Thursday it is issuing a product recall for a Bend company’s batch of cannabis flower that tested positive for heavy metals (arsenic).
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You can help name Think Wild’s first ambassador animal, a rescued red-tailed hawk
Bend wildlife hospital and conservation center Think Wild recently welcomed their first ambassador animal, a juvenile red-tailed hawk, to their facility.
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The Lighthouse Navigation Center marks one-year anniversary, notes success in helping 100s move off the streets
Shepherd’s House Ministries and over 30 other organizations are noting the first year of service for The Lighthouse Navigation Center, formerly Second Street Shelter, and the progress it has made on helping homeless individuals move off the streets and to stable housing and better lives.
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ODOT’s homeless right of way cleanups cost $10,000 in taxpayer money a day
Homeless camps in the public rights of way have been a growing focus and source of concern around Central Oregon cities. ODOT has contracted to clean up and remove the camps from its rights of way every few months, costing an estimated $10,000 a day in taxpayer money.
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‘The forest is just being destroyed out there’: Homeowners near China Hat Road express concern over recent fires
Two homeowners living near China Hat Road on Bend’s south end have expressed concerns over recent small wildfires that have broken out in the area of forest encampments.
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In past 11 years, OSU-Cascades degree program has graduated over 200 energy systems engineers
A degree program launched at Oregon State University-Cascades more than a decade ago to address the national need for energy-savvy engineers has contributed more than 200 workers to the field, with most working in Central Oregon and around the state.
Continue ReadingCity of Bend, state Rep. Emerson Levy to host roundtable on e-bike safety, enforcement
The City of Bend, in coordination with state Rep. Emerson Levy, will host a roundtable conversation about e-bike safety and enforcement from 3-5 p.m. on Tuesday, July 18 at the Larkspur Community Center Multi-Purpose Room (1600 SE Reed Market Road, Bend).
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Ask the Mayor: Bend’s Melanie Kebler answers your questions on Old Mill traffic, water supplies and more
Viewer-submitted questions this month for Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler were on topics ranging from Old Mill traffic to water supply, bike tunnel safety, houselessness and the fireworks ban. You can submit your questions for her next NewsChannel 21 at Sunrise visit at 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday, August 9th at https://ktvz.com/ask-the-mayor/.
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Planned Hunnell Road homeless camp sweep prompts continued Bend protests
Next Monday’s planned city of Bend clearing of the years-long Hunnell Road homeless encampment brought another protest Tuesday in front of the Deschutes County Courthouse, with a petition urging city councilors to change course.
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Bend’s Food 4 Less discount grocer unveils its new name: Local Acres Marketplace
Bend’s Food 4 Less independent discount grocery store unveiled its new name on Tuesday – Local Acres Marketplace, marking its 38th anniversary.
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Driver runs from crash into power pole on Third Street in Bend; caught nearby, charged with DUII
A woman crashed her pickup into a power pole on Third Street at O.B. Riley Road on Tuesday morning, then took off but was found behind the Shilo Inn. She’s charged with DUII, driving with a suspended license, hit-and-run, reckless driving and fentanyl possession. She sustained minor injuries.
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Leaking Bend fire hydrant has gushed water for past month; neighbors fear remaining well will run dry
A fire hydrant off Saddleback Drive in west Bend has been leaking water for the past month, and area residents say the water company who controls the hydrant’s water flow has been unresponsive about the issue, which they say has led to nearby wells running dry.
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On hot days in Bend, the Deschutes River beckons — but jumping from a bridge can land you in hot water
When it gets warm – make that hot – the cooling waters of the Deschutes River flowing through Bend can be an attractive place to float, or swim. But it also beckons folks who want to jump in from bridges, which is dangerous, and illegal.
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Oregon housing agency approves $8.3 million in funding for College View Apartments in NW Bend
The Oregon Housing Stability Council announced Tuesday it has approved $103.5 million in Local Innovation Fast Track (LIFT) funding to go to 10 affordable housing developments across
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Deschutes County commissioners plan hearing, appear ready to sharply limit housing at any new destination resorts
Deschutes County commissioners had staff preparation Monday afternoon for a public hearing set for Wednesday on rules that would not allow new destination resorts within 24 miles of Bend’s urban growth boundary to include any new homes, other than those needed for staff or management.
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Bend woman launches petition drive, urges lawmakers to require use of helmets by young horseback riders
A Bend woman launched a petition drive Monday, urging Oregon lawmakers to require the use of helmets by children taking part in horseback-riding activities.
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Bend Police report uptick in scams and online fraud attempts, urge caution, offer tips to avoid being a victim
Bend Police said Tuesday they have noticed an uptick in calls reporting scams or fraud, and shared some tips to help you avoid becoming a victim.
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