‘They’re just good people’: Summit soccer alum commits to Air Force Academy
Austin Ochander spent the past few months playing soccer in Spain, training to make a Division I college team — and he succeeded.
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Walt Reilly’s on Bend’s Westside remains open, while owners seek nearly $5 million sale or lease to ‘right-size’ space
Walt Reilly’s, the popular restaurant and entertainment venue at 225 SW Century Drive in Bend, is currently available for sale and lease. However, the business will remain operational throughout the process and is likely to remain that way, its owners and real estate broker said Tuesday.
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Bend man jailed on DUII, other charges after early-morning crash into pergola outside courthouse
A Bend man speeding through downtown at about 70 mph early Monday morning ran flashing red lights, struck an object and went airborne, with his car crashing into the steel pergola outside the Deschutes County Courthouse, police said. He was arrested on DUII and other charges.
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OSU sets record with eight Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards, one from Bend
Oregon State University has had a record eight applicants earn placement into the Fulbright U.S. Student Program for the 2023-24 academic year.
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Amity Creek chess team enjoys surprise rise at state ‘Chess for Success’ tournament
The Amity Creek Magnet School Chess Team finished third at the state ‘Chess for Success’ tournament in Portland, testing their moves against more than 30 other teams. “The results were unbelievable and exceeded all expectations,” said the team’s coach, Angela Spaid. NewsChannel 21’s Liam Gibler talked to her and the kids Monday about how fun
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St. Charles nurses seeking new contract stage informational picketing, rally; hospital disputes union claims
Dozens of St. Charles Bend nurses whose union has been negotiating for a new contract since last year staged a rally and informational picketing on the street in front of the hospital Monday afternoon and evening, while the hospital stated that nurse hiring, turnover – and wages – are improving.
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St. Charles Health System’s nurses and caregivers rally for better wages and an increase in staffing
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – On Monday, nurses and caregivers at St. Charles in Bend held a rally. Over 50 nurses, represented by the Oregon Nurses Association, were out in full force, looking to negotiate a new contract with St. Charles, with a focus on recruiting and retaining nurses. According to a nurse working in the ICU,
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Order of St. Luke creating Bend chapter, holds first gathering
The Order of Saint Luke, an international religious order comprised of monks, is creating a new chapter in Bend. Their first meeting was being held Monday evening at the Holy Communion Church on Third Street.
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After 75 years in business, Knecht’s Auto Parts closing down May 31; 8 stores include one in Bend
Knecht’s Auto Parts, a family-owned business for over 75 years with eight stores, including one in Bend, has announced it will close down at the end of May.
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COCC marks Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with free community events
Central Oregon Community College is celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a lineup of free activities for the community throughout May.
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Boy and Cub Scouts collect ‘Scouting for Food’ donations at Redmond, La Pine grocery stores
Grocery shoppers in Redmond and La Pine on Saturday encountered Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts doing their “good turn” in the annual Scouting for Food collection drive, and many stopped to help them fulfill their mission.
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DAWNS House in Bend helps women progress in sobriety
The executive director of DAWNS House, a Bend nonprofit that provides sober living for women, says fentanyl and other drug addictions have led to a growing need for their services, Tracee Tuesday reports.
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Earth Day Fair & Parade celebrates community and sustainability in downtown Bend
The Environmental Center is thrilled to host their family-friendly Earth Day Fair and Parade on Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Bend Film Festival named one of Moviemaker Magazine’s ’50 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee’ of 2023
MovieMaker has announced that Bend Film Festival has been named to its annual list of 50 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee, celebrating festivals that serve moviemakers and audiences in some of the best destinations in the world.
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‘Yellow Brew Bus’ offers safe way to travel after having a few
A 14-passenger converted school bus is the “Yellow Brew Bus,” which takes people to breweries around Bend, as well as wine tours and special events. Liam Gibler has our report.
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Bobcat kitten, twice removed from wild by citizens near Portland, now in care of Bend’s High Desert Museum
A male bobcat kitten, about 8 months old, is now in the care of the High Desert Museum. The public will begin to get to see the yet-to-be-named kitten periodically in the Museum atrium, across from the permanent Spirit of the West exhibition.
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Amid rise in abuse cases, Bend mom reflects on supportive impact of MountainStar Family Relief Nursery
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and local advocates say case numbers in Central Oregon have skyrocketed.
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City of Bend seeks to purchase 50 acres of Forest Service land adjacent to its Outback water plant for expansion project
The city of Bend recently updated its Water System Master Plan, including plans for a needed expansion of its Outback water filtration plant site. On Friday, it began the formal process of buying 50 acres from the U.S. Forest Service to provide space for those upgrades to cope with growing needs.
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‘It makes me sad and stressed’: Young activists stage ‘climate strike’ march, protest in downtown Bend
A group of local youth advocates came together in downtown Bend to voice their opinions on Friday afternoon as part of a statewide “Climate Strike” marking Earth Day.
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Habitat for Humanity marks completion of eight affordable workforce townhomes in NE Bend
Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity recently celebrated the completion of eight affordable townhomes in Northeast Bend. The homeowners moving into these homes work in our local community in the areas of retail, customer service, manufacturing, child care, public transportation, and the non-profit sector.
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