A Bend man caught trespassing at a southwest Bend home late Wednesday night jumped a fence and ran through the neighborhood when police arrived, but was tracked down with the help of a K-9 team and arrested, police said.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – On Wednesday, the Edward J. Hall hosted the OSU-Cascades Research Symposium. It’s a day where students create posters and presentations based on the long-term research projects being done at OSU. Topics range from traditional research in technology and science, to health and social science projects. Some of this research is the capstone
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Bend officer Tyler Bergeron reminds drivers the Bend Parkway is NOT a freeway.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Retaining top talent is challenging in Bend and Central Oregon as a whole right now. The lack of affordable and available housing, childcare capacity issues and increases in competitive wages are all acting against employers. It’s critical to retain top talent in Central Oregon, and many employers are wondering how. The
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Detectives with the Deschutes County Illegal Marijuana Enforcement team and the Central Oregon Drug Enforcement Team wrapped up a several-month investigation Tuesday with five Bend and La Pine raids involving a group based in a La Pine-area home who allegedly grew and processed illegal marijuana and delivered it to the Midwest and East Coast.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As the Republican state Senate walkout hits its third week, there does appear to be a plan to return, but not before protesters came out Tuesday evening at the Peace Corner in downtown Bend, both in support and against Senator Tim Knopp’s absence from Salem. Senator Knopp said Republicans plan to
Continue ReadingCongress and President Biden “have to” reach agreement on raising the debt ceiling by the June 1 deadline, as to do otherwise “would be irresponsible,” with devastating impacts Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., said during an interview Tuesday at the NewsChannel 21 studios.
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A celebration of life ceremony for Bill Smith, the visionary behind Bend’s Old Mill District, took place on a cool but blue-sky sunny Tuesday afternoon at the Hayden Homes Amphitheater, in the midst of the riverfront development he envisioned and worked to bring to life.
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The effort to create more affordable housing in Central Oregon got a boost from a visiting U.S. senator Tuesday.
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Last week, the Bend Education Association and its members awarded $15,000 to graduating students of Bend-La Pine Schools in support of their future educational endeavors.
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The Center announced Tuesday that it is the first medical facility in Central Oregon to offer the BEAR® Implant for the treatment of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears, one of the most prevalent knee injuries in the United States.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The High Desert Museum’s signature outdoor flight program, Raptors of the Desert Sky, returns beginning Saturday. The demonstration takes place daily during the summer at 11:30 am through Labor Day. Hawks, owls, falcons and even turkey vultures soar from perch to perch directly over the crowd seated in a natural amphitheater
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Our next Salute to Seniors for the Class of 2023 focuses on Bend Tech Academy at Marshall High School, where students relish the smaller class sizes and hands-on learning in CTE, career and technical education.
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Some Bend parents are having a hard time getting their kids into public swim lessons.
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Nearly 1,000 nurses represented by the Oregon Nurses Association at St. Charles Bend have voted overwhelmingly and in record-breaking numbers to authorize a strike at the hospital, the union announced Monday. A hospital official called it “no surprise” and expressed confidence a deal can be reached.
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Bend Fire & Rescue, in conjunction with the Central Oregon Fire Chiefs Association, has announced the seasonal end of debris burning at sunset on Wednesday, May 31. Starting Thursday, June 1, debris burning will be closed for fire season. Outdoor debris burning within the city limits of Bend is closed year-round by city ordinance.
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A third straight night of thunderstorms rumbled through Central Oregon Saturday evening, bringing more lightning, thunder, rain and hailstorms, sparking several wildfires, most caught small, while prompting a flash flood warning and Jefferson County road closure due to high water.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Downtown Bend is gearing up for a sensational celebration of arts, culture and community at the highly anticipated First Interstate Bank Bend Summer Festival. From Friday, July 7 to Sunday, July 9, locals and visitors are invited to experience the region’s largest art showcase and indulge in a weekend filled with creativity,
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Bend native and Salem resident Kevin Easton announced Sunday his campaign for United States Congress in Oregon’s 5th District, seeking to defeat first-term incumbent Republican Lori Chavez-DeRemer in 2024.
Continue ReadingBEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the city of Bend’s road and traffic report for the week of May 22-28. · SE Scott Street between the Parkway onramp (northbound) and SE 2nd Street for exploratory potholing, single lane closure with flagging, May 24 · Simpson Avenue between SW Mt. Washington Drive and SW Century Drive
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