BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Van Perry has joined the Family Access Network Board of Directors, bringing more than 30 years of global leadership experience to the Central Oregon nonprofit. Perry has a background in scaling organizations across multiple industries, including technology, real estate and the public sector. The Family Access Network, which began in 1993,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A fire sparked by improperly disposed smoking materials damaged three units at the Canal Commons apartment complex in Bend on Tuesday afternoon. The blaze began on a couch in an upstairs unit shortly after 4 p.m. The apartment’s sprinkler system activated immediately, which first responders said performed most of the work
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Tea and Art Lounge has opened in downtown Bend, offering a combination of local beverages and accessible art projects. The new business is located on Bond Street next to Deschutes Brewery. The lounge specializes in “bite-sized” art projects designed to be completed in a short amount of time, such as
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend City Council approved a $394,000 contract today to remodel the kitchens at three Bend Fire & Rescue stations. The project will address significant wear and tear at Stations 301, 303 and 304. Mission Building & Remodel was selected for the construction work after submitting the lowest responsible bid. The
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue volunteers responded to a mountain bike crash west of Bend on Saturday afternoon. A 46-year-old woman was injured while riding on the C.O.D. Trail at approximately 5:00 p.m. The crash occurred on a technical section of the trail system off Century Drive. Search and
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(Update: Adding information and quotes from the business owner, Findley’s extensive criminal record). BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 43-year-old man was arrested Saturday night after police say he broke into a Bend business and smeared feces inside the building, in what the owner describes as a deeply unsettling encounter that has
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — An early morning fire caused extensive damage to a Bend home Saturday, with investigators pointing to a pellet stove pipe as the likely source. Bend Fire & Rescue responded around 5:07 a.m. to a reported structure fire near Thomas Drive and Airpark Drive. When crews arrived within eight minutes of the
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon residents are facing a surge in allergy symptoms. The obvious culprit is the blooming juniper, but birch pollen might also be a factor. Medical experts at Central Oregon Ear, Nose and Throat say every person has different things their allergic too. And allergy issues can persist year-round, rather than
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Real estate developer Taylor Brooks recently announced that it has sold Lot 5 of the Cooley Road Industrial Lots subdivision at Juniper Ridge to the Central Oregon Irrigation District. The 5.72-acre lot is south of Cooley Road and includes a portion of COID’s main canal. The sale price for the parcel was not disclosed.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sprouts Montessori of Bend has been awarded a $719,200 property acquisition grant to open a new licensed child care facility for infants and toddlers. The funding will support The Orchard Infant Nest on Northeast Revere Avenue in Bend. The grant is mad possible through the Child Care Infrastructure Fund, which is
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The average price for a gallon of gasoline in Oregon reached $4.80 on Thursday morning. Prices across the state have risen 95 cents over the past month, putting increased pressure on drivers as the spring travel season begins. In Central Oregon, prices are currently tracking closely with the statewide average. At
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(Update: adding more background information on SuperDeluxe, and its bankruptcy). BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — SuperDeluxe has officially closed its drive-thru restaurant in Bend, Ore. The closure marks the end of the brand’s presence in Central Oregon, leaving the chain with operations only in the Portland metro area. The restaurant, which opened its Bend location in
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend will hold a community open house April 7 to discuss the Hawthorne Connections Study and other major infrastructure improvements planned for the city. The event is scheduled from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at The Newberry Hotel in the Mt. Bachelor Room at 300 NW Franklin Ave. The
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes National Forest firefighters canceled a planned prescribed burn on Wednesday after a test fire was unsuccessful. The Flank Four project is located 15 miles southeast of Bend. The cancellation occurred because environmental conditions were not favorable, likely due to local winds. While crews have successfully ignited hundreds of acres south
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) —The Tumalo Falls viewing platform has reopened to the public following the completion of repair work. While the overlook is now accessible, visitors must currently reach the site by foot as driving access has not yet opened for the season. Repairs were required because the wooden platform of the previous viewing deck
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An OSU accounting professor says it’s too soon to tell whether recent tax cuts have translated into more investment in employees or businesses. BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, and Tesla collectively received $51 billion in federal tax breaks in 2025. During the same period, Live Nation paid zero U.S. federal income tax despite
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Elk Vintage, a locally owned boutique, is set to open its first permanent storefront in Bend’s Old Mill District this spring. Owners Jeni Gallacher and Andria Hattenhauer will move the business into the historic Little Red Shed with a grand opening scheduled for May 1st. The 400-square-foot building is the oldest
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — An adult bald eagle is recovering at a Bend wildlife hospital after being found grounded and unable to fly in Prineville. The bird, identified as Bald Eagle 26-54, spent more than 24 hours in a field before being rescued and transported to Think Wild for urgent care. Upon intake, the veterinary
Continue ReadingBEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Rob Imhoff, a candidate for Deschutes County Commissioner, announced a proposal Monday to establish a 6-mile “no camping” zone around every Urban Growth Boundary community in the county. The initiative targets unauthorized camping and vehicle habitation in rural lands surrounding cities such as Bend, Redmond, and Sisters. The policy aims to
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Fire crews with the Deschutes National Forest are set to begin a series of prescribed burns Monday about 15 miles southeast of Bend, with smoke expected to be visible from parts of the city and along Highway 20. Ignitions are scheduled to start around 9 a.m. on the Bend-Fort Rock Ranger
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