Bend Archives

Rainy Bend ceremony, 50-flag display honor, remember nearly 3,000 victims of 9/11 terror attacks

September 11, 2024 5:20 pm Isabella Warren

A special gathering took place on a rainy Wednesday morning at the Bend Heroes Memorial to honor and remember the nearly 3,000 people who died 23…

Think Wild looks at how wildfires, smoke affect Central Oregon wildlife, offers ways you can help them out

September 11, 2024 10:22 am KTVZ News Sources

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Despite summer winding to an end, wildfire season is rearing its head again, as many more wildfires have popped up throughout…

EDCO announces 10 Bend Venture Conference Early Stage semifinalists presenting at C.O. Pub Talk

September 10, 2024 11:53 pm KTVZ News Sources

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Economic Development for Central Oregon announced the 10 semifinalist companies advancing in the Early Stage competition for…

‘The sky was very apocalyptic’: Downtown Bend businesses, visitors talk about our smoky conditions

September 10, 2024 4:21 pm Kelsey McGee

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Several days of this lingering smoky haze are taking a toll on people and businesses in downtown Bend. Smoke from the recent…

Oregon agency, AARP, others partner for ‘Scam Jam’ events this week in Bend, Sisters

September 10, 2024 1:16 pm KTVZ News Sources

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation and Oregon AARP are hosting back-to-back Scam Jam seminars in Bend on Thursday at…

Arrest warrant out for leader of Bend organized retail theft ring that stole over $22,000 in goods from six large stores

September 10, 2024 10:42 am Barney Lerten

A $20,000 arrest warrant was issued Tuesday for a 29-year-old Bend man accused of leading a large organized theft ring that hit at least six large…

How Central Oregon is dealing with the recent smoke and ash from wildfires

September 10, 2024 12:20 am Tracee Tuesday

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Wildfires have become an annual occurrence in the region, exacerbated by prolonged drought conditions, and this year has been…

Bend man pleads not guilty to murder, other charges in fatal stabbing of roommate

September 10, 2024 12:39 am KTVZ News Sources

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A Bend man arrested in the fatal stabbing of his roommate early last month pleaded not guilty Monday to second-degree murder…

High Desert Museum’s 35th annual High Desert Rendezvous sets new fundraising record, honors The Bend Foundation

September 9, 2024 10:49 pm KTVZ News Sources

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The 35th annual High Desert Rendezvous—one of Central Oregon’s longest-running charitable events—set a new fundraising…

Power outage hits 2,500 Pacific Power customers on Bend’s Westside; equipment issue found, service restored

September 8, 2024 3:14 pm Barney Lerten

More than 2,500 Pacific Power customers lost power for hours on Bend’s Westside Sunday afternoon. Repair crews restored service to some of those…

DA drops murder charge against Bend man in May stabbing death, says OSP Crime Lab tests failed to prove case

September 6, 2024 4:20 pm Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Murder and another criminal charge were dismissed Friday against a homeless Bend man arrested in the late-May stabbing death of…

Bend, Deschutes Co. leaders vote to close most of Juniper Ridge to homeless by next May, create ‘temporary safe stay’ area

September 5, 2024 11:10 am Isabella Warren, Barney Lerten

Deschutes County commissioners and Bend city councilors voted unanimously at a joint meeting Thursday afternoon to close much of the the city- and…

Mid Oregon Credit Union installs RightHear system to improve access for visitors who are blind, low-vision

September 5, 2024 10:20 pm KTVZ News Sources

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mid Oregon Credit Union, the only locally headquartered financial institution in Central Oregon, has announced a pioneering step…

Gunman accused of shooting at man on busy NE Bend street indicted, arraigned; prosecutors plan to file federal charges

August 28, 2024 4:25 pm Barney Lerten

A Bend man was indicted and arraigned Thursday on several charges after police said he drew a gun and fired at least one shot at a man on a busy…

Bend city councilors accept $5 million federal affordable housing grant; half of what was sought, but a big impact

September 5, 2024 12:40 am Tracee Tuesday

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – During Wednesday night’s Bend City Council meeting, councilors voted to approve the city manager’s acceptance of a $5 million…

Time to submit your questions for our upcoming ‘Ask the Mayor’ segment with Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler

September 4, 2024 8:56 pm KTVZ News Team

If you have concerns or questions about life in Bend, you have another chance to pose a question for Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler, who will be our guest…

‘I think it’s awesome!’: Bend-La Pine Schools provide free breakfast and lunch to students

September 4, 2024 12:00 pm Kelsey McGee

This school year, thousands of Central Oregon students can get a free lunch and breakfast at school, easing their families’ budget crunch.…

Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer campaigns in Bend as new poll shows close race with challenger Janelle Bynum

September 4, 2024 11:56 am Matthew Draxton

Rep. Lori Chavez DeRemer made two campaign stops in Bend on Wednesday, on the heels of a weekend visit by Democratic opponent Janelle Bynum, as a new…

‘You’re just chasing the problem’: East Bend residents react to potential new vehicle camping code

September 4, 2024 11:01 am Isabella Warren

A year after the sweep of homeless encampments and RVs on Hunnell Road, the City of Bend is looking to tighten up its on-street vehicle camping code…

Fire destroys manufactured home in SW Bend’s Romaine Village; investigators seek cause

September 4, 2024 1:02 pm KTVZ News Sources

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Investigators are looking for the cause of a fire Tuesday night that destroyed a manufactured home on Chuckanut Drive in the…