The Oregon State University Board of Trustees on Friday approved tuition rates for the 2023-24 academic year, including a 3.9% increase for returning undergraduate students and a 4.4% increase for new undergraduate students at the Corvallis and Bend campuses. It also approved construction of OSU-Cascades’ new Student Success Center.
Continue ReadingMike “Cuckoo” Kloch is a retired Marine Corps fighter pilot who is co-owner and CEO of Specialized Aero Works, located at the Bend Airport.
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A man wanted on California felony warrants ran through Drake Park and jumped in Mirror Pond to elude Bend police Saturday, swam across the river and ran, prompting an alert to area residents, officers said. He was found hiding under a canoe but resisted arrest, fled again and was caught with help from a Redmond Police K-9 team.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend High’s National Honor Society hosted a 5K “fun run” race Saturday as a way to raise funds for this year’s Sparrow, Marlowe. Sparrow Clubs at schools around the area raise funds to help families of children with serious medical needs. Event participants were not required to donate, but it was
Continue ReadingHere is the city of Bend’s road and traffic report for the week of April 17-23.
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After losing a family member in 2008, Bend resident Amy Micheletti has been volunteering with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention for 15 years.
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LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill. (KTVZ) — Camping World Holdings, Inc., which touts itself as America’s Recreation Dealer, announced an agreement Thursday to acquire All Seasons RV in Bend, Oregon. The company said the acquisition is anticipated to close in the second quarter of 2023 and will increase Camping World’s Oregon location count to six. Marcus Lemonis, CEO and Chairman of
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With next Tuesday’s tax return-filing deadline almost upon us here on the High Desert and nationwide, Oregon’s attorney general and a tech security company are among those offering tips and means to deal with cybersecurity threats.
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Bend-La Pine Schools serves over 11,000 meals daily across the district. And like any food program, that generates considerable food waste.
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Last Saturday, Ryan Mejaski of Bend and Joe Wilhite were fishing for kokanee on the Deschutes arm of Lake Billy Chinook without much luck, when they decided to move spots. After casting into a group of small kokanee that were jumping to the surface, his secret lure sank to about five feet when he got a big strike that took off screaming.
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Travelers along U.S. Highway 20 on Bend’s north end will see some changes in traffic patterns beginning next week as work continues on the roundabout at Highway 20 and Cooley Road, ODOT said Friday.
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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 worth checking out.
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Nonprofit 350 Deschutes focuses on addressing climate issues in and around Central Oregon.
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Will reassess for ‘data-based decision’ after other projects are complete BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With construction or remodeling underway at several Deschutes Public Library locations, members of the Library Board recently discussed the status of East Bend Library, reaffirming their commitment to keeping the location open through at least the end of 2026. “The East
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Two Bend students — who happen to be siblings — are top players on their e-sports team.
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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 the review process and potentially help property owners cut some costs.
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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 Park and Recreation District believes the coyote is protecting its den, and could become aggressive. A sign in the Aspen Meadow area of Shevlin Park warns of the danger. A neighbor contacted
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“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 said Wednesday.
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Nineteen new Court Appointed Special Advocates were sworn in recently by Deschutes County Circuit Judge Bethany Flint. While the added volunteers help to advocate for children in foster care, CASA officials say they still have a waiting list and need more to join.
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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 Tuesday. ODOT said it plans a similar sweep on its portion of the property, among others in coming days. NewsChannel 21’s Bola Gbadebo is following up on the
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