Man arrested in early-morning shooting of woman at home in northern Bend
A 48-year-old Bend man was arrested early Sunday morning on assault and other charges in the shooting of a woman at a home on the north end of the…
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Two Olympians visit Bend Swim Club’s Swim-a-Thon, share their journey with young swimmers
At the Juniper Swim and Fitness Center, Bend Swim Club members were able to meet two Olympians Saturday morning. US Olympic athletes Allison Schmitt…
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People and vendors fill the streets for return of the NorthWest Crossing Farmers Market
The NorthWest Crossing Farmers Market in Bend is officially back for the summer season. Vendors lined the streets Saturday morning and there was…
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Runners, walkers went from Bend to Redmond and back again for the Bend Beer Chase
The Bend Beer Chase began Saturday morning outside of 10 Barrel on Bend’s Eastside. Many people showed up ready to participate, and people on the…
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Bend road and traffic report: Week of June 6-12
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here’s the city of Bend’s road and traffic report for the week of June 6-12. Street preservation – Slurry seal work to…
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Bend City Council approves Stevens Road Tract concept plan, now goes to state for review
The Bend City Council has approved a concept plan to develop the Stevens Road Tract, a 261-acre parcel of land located southeast of Bend,…
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What’s on the minds and in the plans for 2 of Central Oregon’s Class of ’22 high school graduates?
Thea Brown and Gabriel Favia are spending their last few days walking the halls of Realms High School, getting ready to graduate. As we all know, and…
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St. Charles physicians, health care workers file for union representation, call for more say in decision-making
About 300 St. Charles employees, including hospitalist Dr. Josh Plank, filed for union representation Friday, upset with St. Charles administrators’…
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After heavy rain causes street flooding in Bend, ODOT explains steps to avoid repeat
The thunderstorms and heavy rain that hit the High Desert Thursday afternoon flooded several streets and some businesses around Bend.…
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Bend city councilors begin process of choosing two replacements for departed colleagues
A subcommittee of three Bend city councilors on Friday made fairly quick work of narrowing a list of 36 applicants for two vacant council seats to…
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Cause of fire that resulted in $230K damage to Broken Top home traced to gas fireplace vent pipe
A fire that caused $230,000 damage to a home in southwest Bend’s Broken Top subdivision Thursday evening was caused by a gas fireplace vent pipe…
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Thunderstorms bring heavy rain, Bend-area flooding, slide on Hwy. 26 at Warm Springs
Motorists encountered high water in many spots around Bend as a thunderstorm dumped heavy rain Thursday afternoon, while ODOT says a small slide sent…
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Hayden Homes Amphitheater set to showcase record 50-plus concerts, ranging from EDM to country
Hayden Homes Amphitheater in Bend is finishing up Phase 2 of its upgrades and renovations as it gets the 8,000-capacity riverfront venue all set for…
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Call for help brings large police presence to SW Bend neighborhood; assault suspect arrested during traffic stop
A call for help from an alleged assault victim who said her boyfriend had held her against her will for two days brought numerous police, including…
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Bend city councilors get another earful, OK Phase 1 planning contract for SE Bend temporary homeless shelter
The Bend City Council met Wednesday night for the first time without former Mayor Sally Russell and former council member Rita Schenkelberg, who…
Continue Reading Bend police seek suspect SUV in hit-and-run crash that injured 15-year-old riding e-bike
Bend police sought information from the public Wednesday to help find a suspect in a hit-and-run crash in northeast Bend late Tuesday afternoon that…
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Bend PD: Man found hiding under car, arrested after trailer set on fire
Police arrested a 38-year-old Bend man Wednesday as they investigate a reckless burning incident outside a northeast Bend home, as well as a report…
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Leadership Bend Class of 2022 takes on two ‘impact projects’ for the city
Bend, OR — Each year, the current cohort of Leadership Bend, a program of the Bend Chamber, works on a class capstone project as a means of…
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No. 2-ranked Bend HS softball team’s stellar season ends in extra-innings semifinal loss to Oregon City
They went 29-2, but a stellar season for the No. 2-ranked Bend High Lava Bears softball team ended at home Tuesday afternoon, and while pitcher…
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Bend city councilors asked to OK initial planning contract for temporary homeless shelter site off 27th Street
The Bend City Council is being asked Wednesday night to approve the first, planning and community outreach phase of a proposed temporary outdoor…
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