Bend Archives

Oregon Employment Dept. sending out $300 a week in emergency jobless benefits

September 30, 2020 1:08 pm Alec Nolan

The Oregon Employment Department said it began issuing Lost Wages Assistance funds Wednesday to qualifying Oregonians who were receiving PUA benefits…

Libertarian U.S. Senate candidate faces lawsuit to be removed from ballot

September 30, 2020 11:15 pm Blake Allen

Cody Boswell of Bend served in the U.S. Marine Corps for over 20…

Two men cross the country on bikes to bring Americans together

September 30, 2020 8:17 pm Jordan Williams

There are more than 3,000 miles between Portland, Maine, and Portland, Oregon. But that daunting number didn’t stop Andre Block Sr. and Jonathan…

Affordable housing project just one of the big changes underway in southern Bend

September 30, 2020 7:50 pm Jack Hirsh

The recently announced Stillwater Crossing development will be Bend’s largest affordable housing…

Bend-La Pine Schools monitor virtual absenteeism amid online classes

September 30, 2020 7:00 pm Arielle Brumfield

School attendance is especially important, not just for the children’s success, but because state funding of schools is based in part on how many…

Some Bend churches transition to indoor services, others stay online

September 29, 2020 6:57 pm Rhea Panela

With all three Central Oregon counties in Phase 2 of Gov. Kate Brown’s reopening plan, some places of worship have started welcoming people back…

‘It’s a big loss’: COVID-19 prompts cancellation of 2020 Bend Christmas Parade

September 29, 2020 12:12 pm Jack Hirsh

Whenever Santa makes a visit to bend, he needs to stop at Ernie Gilpin’s house…

C.O. special education program gears up to welcome back students

September 29, 2020 5:54 pm Arielle Brumfield

Some families of Central Oregon special needs students are gearing up to head back to the classroom for in-person…

Bend man accused of bias crime in delivery driver confrontation enters plea

September 29, 2020 4:57 pm Jessie Foster

A Bend man pleaded not guilty Tuesday to a bias crime and other charges alleging that he confronted and harassed a DoorDash delivery driver picking…

‘A great fit’: Les Schwab Tire Centers announces sale to Calif. investment firm

September 29, 2020 4:15 pm KTVZ news sources

Bend-based Les Schwab Tire Centers announced Tuesday its sale to a family-owned investment firm, Meritage Group.…

Bend WWII veteran, B-17 tail gunner passes at age 98

September 28, 2020 11:10 pm Alec Nolan

Arthur Herbert Moon passed away this past week after a long and memorable 98 years.…

Friends of long-time Bend restaurateur Kayo Oakley look back on his legacy

September 28, 2020 1:28 pm Rhea Panela

Since a long-time restaurateur in Bend passed away during the weekend, people who knew him are honoring his memory…

Man charged in stabbing of mother at NE Bend home

September 28, 2020 9:47 pm KTVZ news sources

A 30-year-old Bend man was taken into custody early Monday evening, accused of stabbing his 63-year-old mother several times at their northeast Bend…

Developers announce $51 million, 240-unit affordable housing project in Bend

September 28, 2020 2:24 pm KTVZ news sources

Wishcamper Development Partners announced Monday it has closed on more than $51 million in financing to build the Stillwater Crossing Apartments, a…

Nearly 900 take Bend community policing survey

September 25, 2020 6:09 pm KTVZ News Team

The city of Bend has conducted its first community survey about the Bend Police Department. Nearly 900 people took the survey. Survey results will be…