‘Clear the Shelters’ Day at Humane Society of C.O. helps animals find their forever homes
It was a big ‘Clear the Shelters Day’ at the Humane Society of Central Oregon on Saturday. Clear the Shelters is a month-long, nationwide…
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City of Bend road and traffic report: Week of August 29-Sept. 4
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the city of Bend’s road and traffic report for the week of August 29-Sept. 4. Special Event – 2022 Bend Beer Run.…
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Two Bend murder suspects appear in court
A Deschutes County judge on Friday afternoon set a Sept. 15 plea entry date for the 41-year-old Bend man recently accused of killing two Bend…
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Artists’ metal creations on display this weekend at COMAG Art Show in Bend
The Central Oregon Metal Arts Guild has been a part of Central Oregon’s art scene for over 20 years. Friday was the start of the eighth annual…
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St. Charles drops worker repayment demand for $2 million in overpayments; unions celebrate victory
t. Charles Health System late Friday dropped its demand that workers repay some $2 million in overpayments after weeks of worker and union objections…
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MacKenzie Scott supports child mentors with $44 million gift
By THALIA BEATY Associated Press LANCASTER, Ca. (AP) — Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donated $44 million to the Oregon-based mentoring…
Continue ReadingFriends of the Children Central Oregon get a record sized generous gift
One of our “21 Cares for Kids” partners got a record-sized donation for major expansion. “Friends of the Children Central Oregon” got…
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Bend couple gets scam ‘bank’ text messages, loses nearly $10K, warns people to beware
A text scam going around recently hit a Central Oregon couple. Bend resident Jill Sievers said nearly $10,000 was taken out of their joint…
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Over 700 St. Charles workers sign petition, refuse to repay overpayments without outside audit; union files BOLI complaint
Two unions representing workers at St. Charles Health System have launched their latest volley against the financially troubled organization, with…
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Bend runner places 20th overall, top American in steep, rocky mountain trail race in France
One of the world’s toughest mountain trail races is underway in France, and several Bend athletes are participating in the event. Matt Palilla…
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Law enforcement shoots, kills 3 cougars in SW Bend, north of Sisters over weekend; OSP, ODFW explain why
Law enforcement shot and killed three cougars in residential areas in southwest Bend and north of Sisters over the weekend, determining by their…
Continue ReadingBody discovered in submerged car confirmed to be missing California teen Kiely Rodni, police say
By Cheri Mossburg, CNN The body found inside a submerged car in Northern California Sunday has been confirmed to be missing teen Kiely Rodni, who…
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City of Bend to hold second public open house on unsanctioned camping code Monday evening
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend is developing municipal code provisions to regulate unsanctioned camping on city rights-of-way and city-owned…
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CERT Team raids Hunnell Road trailer, seizes meth, suspected fentanyl; owner arrested
The Central Oregon Emergency Response Team served a search warrant and arrested the owner of a trailer along Hunnell Road on Monday afternoon,…
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Public invited to joint memorial service Sunday for Bend twin brothers killed in Idaho plane crash
Bend Fire & Rescue announced plans on Tuesday for a public joint memorial service for twin brothers Mark and Daniel Harro, next Sunday at 11 a.m. at…
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Bend Municipal Airport to close for several days next month for runway paving, lighting upgrade
A repaving of the main runway and installation of more efficient LED lights for signage will close the Bend Municipal Airport from Sept.…
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Bend-based search and recovery dive team finds body in N. California reservoir believed to be missing teen
A Bend-based underwater dive team found a body in a Northern California reservoir that is believed to be that of 16-year-old Kiely Rodni, who went…
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New scholarship fund to honor former OSU-Cascades leader Becky Johnson tops $467,000
A new scholarship fund totaling more than $450,000 will support Oregon State University – Cascades students with financial need and honor the legacy…
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‘A mother should never have to bury her child’: Candlelight vigil honors slain Bend couple
Memories flowed along with the tears as more than 100 people gathered for a candlelight vigil at a northeast Bend park Sunday evening to honor and…
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Bend’s summer tourism numbers are down slightly, Visit Bend says
You may not have noticed it, as many of your favorite spots are likely still crowded — but Visit Bend says fewer people are visiting town this…
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