BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend-La Pine School District board recently moved a resolution forward to address concerns about public education technology. The proposal specifically aims to change how iPads are distributed to students in kindergarten through second grade and how artificial intelligence is used in classrooms. The goal of this initiative is to improve
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) The final phase of the Wilson Avenue Corridor Project is scheduled to begin construction on Monday, April 27, 2026. This phase will require a full closure of Wilson Avenue between Ninth Street and Centennial Street, with work estimated to be completed in July. This stage of the project focuses on railroad improvements
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Psychiatric Security Review Board recently denied most requests from Joanna Kasner, convicted in the 2019 shooting death of Valerie Peterson, to ease her state supervision. Kasner had sought greater independence seven years after the murder, but Peterson’s family is fighting to keep current restrictions in place. The Board’s decision comes
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Members of Team Tempest from Bend’s Odyssey Martial Arts spent Sunday (4/12) volunteering at Think Wild Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation Center from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Team Tempest are working towards their black belt in Tong Soo Do karate. Part of their journey towards a black belt involves a community
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The annual Early Learning Conference of the Oregon Association for the Education of Young Children, Central Oregon chapter, will take place April 24-25. Central Oregon Community College, on its Bend campus, will host and coordinate the event. The conference is expected to draw more than 500 educators from across the region.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend is reducing the size of its “Temporary Safe Stay Area,” known as “Dirtworld,” by half. This effort aims to be completed by June 1 and affects approximately 30 people remaining in the area slated for closure. The city intends to shrink the camp to mitigate fire risks,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — An annual national recertification event for the U.S. Forest Service Helicopter Rappel Program is slated to occur this week on the Deschutes National Forest west of Bend, adjacent to Forest Service Road 41. The event is scheduled to start next Tuesday, April 15, and run through at least Sunday, April 20,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend community members are being invited to participate in a design open house for the 2027 Neighborhood Street Safety Program projects. The open house will be held in person and online to share project information and gather public input. The open house will take place on Thursday April 23 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Environmental Center will host its family-friendly Earth Day Fair and Celebration on Saturday, April 25, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Alpenglow Park in Bend, Ore. The outdoor event will feature music and dance, local food vendors, businesses, nonprofits and an activity zone for all ages. The event is
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UPDATE: Corrected concert date – May 15th, 2026 BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Renowned Cellist Peter Wiley and pianist Anna Polonsky will return to Central Oregon to perform High Desert Chamber Music’s Celebrity Recitals on May 15th, 2026, in Bend. The program includes a selection of works: Beethoven’s Variations on The Magic Flute, Schubert’s Arpeggione Sonata
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A unique cultural experience celebrating heritage and community connection will take place in northeast Bend next weekend. “Circle of Voices,” happening Sunday, April 19 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Hanai Center, will feature a Ukrainian women’s folklore trio sharing traditional songs, storytelling, and reflections on cultural memory. The event
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Friends, family, and fellow adventurers are gathering this weekend to celebrate the life and legacy of Bend native Stratton Matteson. Matteson, a well-known split-boarder and experienced outdoorsman, was killed in an avalanche on Feb. 26 at Joffre Lakes Provincial Park in British Columbia. He was a prominent figure in Central Oregon’s
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A longtime downtown Bend dining spot is getting a fresh new identity. Drake, located on Northwest Wall Street, will serve its final meals Sunday (April 12, 2026) before temporarily closing for a full rebrand. The popular restaurant has been a staple in the downtown dining scene for years, known for its
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The red carpet rolled out Saturday night at the Riverhouse Lodge for a special celebration, the second annual “Permission to Dance” prom, created for people with disabilities to enjoy a night of music, dancing, and connection. From sparkling dresses to smiling faces, guests experienced a full prom experience — complete with
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Bend Park and Recreation District is preparing to move some of its operations and planning staff into a new home and is seeking community help with a name. The approximately 5-acre site is located along Boyd Acres Road near Empire Avenue and will be used as the district’s newest operations and maintenance facility. The former
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The annual national recertification event for the U.S. Forest Service Helicopter Rappel Program is planned next week west of Bend, adjacent to Forest Service Road 41. The event is scheduled to start next Monday, April 13, and run through April 21, officials said Friday. Additional days are possible if weather impacts
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The trial of Caleb Cegers continued this week, as jurors heard new testimony related to the 2023 fatal shooting of Taylor Wyss outside Duda’s Billiards in downtown Bend. Cegers is accused of fatally shooting Wyss during an August 10, 2023 altercation on the sidewalk outside the bar. KTVZ News was in
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new superstore and community training center in north Bend today. Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler cut the ribbon before the first shoppers poured inside. In the first fifteen minutes more than 220 customers checked out the new store. But it’s not just deals on second-hand goods at this Goodwill. The facility
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College’s board of directors has approved a new collective bargaining agreement with the Classified Association of COCC (CACOCC/OEA), following union members who resoundingly approved a deal last week that averted a planned strike. The agreement was reached during last-minute, mediated talks just hours before a possible first-ever walkout
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mt. Bachelor will officially close for the 2025/26 winter season on Sunday, April 19, coinciding with the return of RendezVan, a multi-day celebration of spring skiing, live music and van-life culture. Resort officials say closing weekend will serve as a high-energy sendoff, featuring games, activities, giveaways, food carts and extended hours
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