Bend Archives

OSU-Cascades Makerspace offers up 3D printing to the public

April 13, 2023 10:27 pm KTVZ

If you’re in need of having something 3D-printed, such as a plastic object or a prototype, the Makerspace at OSU-Cascades’ Edward J. Ray Hall is…

Central Oregon businesses partner with climate nonprofit for Earth Day

April 13, 2023 9:47 pm KTVZ

Nonprofit 350 Deschutes focuses on addressing climate issues in and around Central…

Deschutes Library Board says East Bend Library will stay open for at least 3 more years

April 13, 2023 8:48 pm KTVZ News Partners

Will reassess for ‘data-based decision’ after other projects are complete BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With construction or remodeling underway at several…

New e-sports team gives two Bend siblings a place to compete and make friends

April 13, 2023 10:36 am KTVZ

Two Bend students — who happen to be siblings — are top players on their e-sports…

City of Bend offers pre-approved plans, aims to make it easier to build accessory dwelling units

April 13, 2023 1:28 pm KTVZ News Partners

The city of Bend on Thursday outlined a new program that streamlines the process to build an accessory dwelling unit (ADU), which aims to speed up…

A coyote spotted at Shevlin Park has shown aggression towards park visitors

April 12, 2023 6:41 pm Tracee Tuesday

There is a warning this week about an agitated coyote in Bend’s Shevlin Park. Visitors are being warned to keep dogs out of the area. The Bend…

Bend’s Lighthouse Navigation Center records growing number of homeless finding greater stability

April 12, 2023 5:47 pm KTVZ

“On July 21, 2021, I was struck and hit by a car crossing Fred Myers on Reed Lane, which landed me to sleep in a tent in China Hat,” Nicole Gilley…

‘It’s been very fulfilling’: Judge swears in CASA volunteers to help foster children, but more are needed

April 4, 2023 9:36 am KTVZ

Nineteen new Court Appointed Special Advocates were sworn in recently by Deschutes County Circuit Judge Bethany Flint. While the added volunteers…

City of Bend clears homeless camp along SW Division Street in latest move aimed at safety

April 11, 2023 7:18 pm KTVZ

After providing 10 days notice and a follow-up 72 hours out, the city of Bend cleared its portion of a homeless camp off Southwest Division Street on…

City of Bend hosting pre-construction open house on Pettigrew and Bayou Sewer Project

April 12, 2023 10:39 am Barney Lerten

The City of Bend will host an informational open house to share information about the Pettigrew and Bayou Sewer Project construction. The project…

Ask the Mayor: Bend’s Melanie Kebler talks rough roads, short-term rentals, homeless

April 12, 2023 9:27 am KTVZ

In this month’s edition of Ask the Mayor, Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler responds to questions regarding rough roadways, city workers on cellphones,…

Blues Traveler, Big Head Todd and the Monsters join Bend Hayden Amphitheater concert roster

April 11, 2023 8:38 pm KTVZ News Partners

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — GRAMMY Award-winning artist Blues Traveler and Platinum-Selling rockers Big Head Todd and the Monsters will be giving…

Cascades East Transit still needs bus drivers; Deschutes County explores options to expedite licensing process

April 11, 2023 11:31 am KTVZ

Cascades East Transit is looking for more bus drivers, so it can return service back to pre-covid levels and offer new…

Bend Endurance Academy and Bend BMX upgrading climbing wall space and race track

April 11, 2023 11:59 am KTVZ

As Bend continues to grow, the extreme sports facilities and opportunities seem to grow with…

Deschutes National Forest pushes back opening day for several campgrounds due to lingering snow

April 11, 2023 9:42 am KTVZ

The late, heavy snow at higher elevations of the High Desert has brought Central Oregonians more time to enjoy winter sports such as skiing and…

Apparent hoax call of shooting at SW Bend home brings out major police presence, closes streets

April 11, 2023 2:27 pm Barney Lerten

A caller to Deschutes County 911 dispatchers claimed to have shot someone at a home in southwest Bend Tuesday, prompting a major police presence, the…