Bend Archives

Runaway rooster rescued: Deschutes County sheriff’s sergeant goes beak-to-beak, avoids fowl play

July 30, 2025 3:52 pm Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Rooster wrangling is not part of many folks’ typical workday, but a Deschutes County sheriff’s sergeant’s helpful actions this…

Mt. Bachelor partners with St. Charles to offer medical services at mountain clinic

July 30, 2025 1:34 pm Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Starting this winter, health care providers from St. Charles will begin offering services to guests and employees of Mt.…

Small Business Spotlight: Big Ed’s Artisan Bread brings fresh-baked goods to Central Oregon

July 30, 2025 11:51 am Kelsey Merison

You can find Big Ed’s in more than 150 spots across Central Oregon and…

Update: $300,000 garage-shop fire in Woodside Ranch appears to be accidental, but exact cause undetermined

July 28, 2025 7:22 pm Gregory Deffenbaugh, Tracee Tuesday

The fire that destroyed a garage/shop in Woodside Ranch south of Bend Monday evening appears to have been accidental in nature, but the damage was…

El Sancho reopens on Bend’s eastside, after a kitchen fire closed the restaurant for more than a year

July 29, 2025 5:20 pm Tyson Beauchemin

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — One of Bend’s favorite places to grab a taco and a margarita has just reopened its eastside location with a colorful new look,…

It’s been a hot summer, but Oregon, Bend gas prices remain ‘cool as a cucumber,’ AAA reports

July 29, 2025 3:21 pm Barney Lerten

PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Temperatures are warm, but gas prices are relatively cool. Most states, including Oregon, are seeing fairly stable prices…

Missing dog rescued on rock island in middle of Deschutes River

Partially blind, deaf dog runs away on a walk by the Deschutes River, sparks Bend community search that ends happily

July 28, 2025 6:31 pm Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — What began as a peaceful morning walk turned into a 12-hour rescue mission in Bend on Saturday that showed the community coming…

Rare, orphaned flying squirrel rescued, is being cared for by Think Wild in Bend

July 28, 2025 2:37 pm Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Think Wild, Central Oregon’s wildlife hospital and conservation center, said Monday it recently admitted an orphaned northern…

‘That shouldn’t happen again’: Local man recalls family’s tragic loss at Dillon Falls, wants to see cable across river

July 28, 2025 11:45 am Claire Elmer

Following the recent tragic accident at Dillon Falls just outside of Bend, the public is questioning why a barrier of sorts does not exist to prevent…

Bend homeowner Brett Dery governor signs housing bills

Bend homeowner joins others hailing five bills aimed at boosting housing, signed into law by Governor Kotek

July 28, 2025 4:17 pm Barney Lerten

HILLSBORO, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek on Monday commemorated the signing of House Bill 2138, House Bill 3031, House Bill 2258, Senate…

Tekka Tiger, a new food cart across from Blockbuster, opens in Bend

July 28, 2025 4:00 pm Triton Notary

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– There’s a new food destination in Bend with Southeast Asian flavor. Tekka Tiger is just across the street from the last…

Bend woman arrested on reckless burning, theft charges, accused of starting two fires near Deschutes River, Sawyer Park

July 28, 2025 10:52 am Barney Lerten

A Bend woman has been arrested on reckless burning and other charges, accused of starting two fires near the Deschutes River west of Sawyer Park over…

Missing children safely located in Klamath County through help of DSCO and OSP

July 25, 2025 6:38 pm Barney Lerten

(Update: three missing children located) SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The three young children who went missing with their mother in Bend earlier this week…

Shepherd’s House Ministries issues urgent plea for bottled water donations amid more summer heat

July 24, 2025 4:08 pm Barney Lerten

With Central Oregon in the thick of summer and daytime temperatures consistently in the 90s, individuals experiencing homelessness are at heightened…

Traffic alert: Vehicle fire along southbound Bend Parkway clogs evening commute for many

July 24, 2025 5:15 pm Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Vehicle fires appear to ramp up in the summertime, and another one on the Bend Parkway led to a southbound traffic jam into town…

Look to the skies for Balloons Over Bend

July 24, 2025 5:04 pm KTVZ

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Hot air balloons will fill the skies once again as Balloons Over Bend returns for a three day celebration starting Friday. The…

Sheriff van der Kamp could get $50,000 a year in retirement, despite board vote to revoke certification

July 24, 2025 10:55 am KTVZ

The board of the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training voted Wednesday to accept a committee recommendation and revoke Sheriff…

Old Costco location in east Bend, up for sale

July 24, 2025 2:29 am Tracee Tuesday

BEND, Ore. [KTVZ] — Back in October 2024, Costco located along U.S. Highway 20, in the Forum Shopping Center in east Bend, moved to a new…

‘Devastating’: 988 LGBTQ+ help line cut, but local resources still available in Central Oregon

July 23, 2025 4:41 pm Jillian Fortner

A specialized crisis line for LGBTQ+ youth under 988 has officially shut down, sparking concern among mental health…

Fresh chapter: Favorite Bend restaurant formerly known as Esta Bien is reborn under new owners as Simon

July 23, 2025 7:01 pm Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A familiar favorite in Bend’s culinary scene is turning the page to an exciting new chapter. “Formerly known as Esta Bien, the…