BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The new Deschutes Public Library, central branch, opened its doors Monday, drawing large crowds eager to explore the long-anticipated community space on Bend’s south end. Located on 27th Street, the three-story library spans 100,000 square feet, offering expansive seating areas, public art displays and room for more than 165,000 books, with
Continue Reading
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The owner of a property east of Bend had a valid burn permit, but Monday’s work burning ditches got away from them, sparking a fire that covered almost seven acres before it was stopped. Bend Fire & Rescue crews were called around 3:40 p.m. to the escaped burn off the Powell
Continue Reading
Gas prices in Oregon have risen 95 cents in the past month due to global tensions, seasonal switch to summer-blend gasoline, and higher demand, causing families to adjust their spending habits and potentially impacting the cost of everyday goods.
Continue Reading
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — BEAT Children’s Theatre is requesting handmade flower donations from the community for its upcoming production of “The Secret Garden” this May. The artwork will be used to decorate the stage at Open Space Event Studios and will later be featured in a silent auction to benefit the organization. The play, adapted
Continue Reading
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Peninsula Park and Recreation District will open registration for summer youth camps on Tuesday, March 17, at 6:00 a.m. Registration for general recreation programs, sports leagues, and swim lessons will follow on Wednesday, March 18, at 6:00 a.m. Thousands of Summer OptionsThe upcoming registration period covers more than 1,200
Continue Reading
A 19-year-old Redmond resident was killed Friday evening when the speeding motorcycle on which he was a passenger collided head-on with an SUV at a southeast Bend intersection. Police said Monday the seriously injured motorcyclist remains hospitalized and may be charged in the fatal crash.
Continue Reading
Bend Police on Monday released the name of last week’s home invasion suspect and said he died after falling from the home’s second-story balcony during a struggle with the homeowner.
Continue Reading
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Spring break is almost here, and despite fast-rising gas prices, thousands of travelers will be flocking to places where they can get some sun and have some fun. And that means Bend and Central Oregon remain the region’s top travel destination, AAA Oregon/Idaho reports. AAA Travel booking data reveals top destinations
Continue Reading
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The High Desert Museum will begin its Spring break programming on Saturday, March 21st, featuring the return of live flight demonstrations and several new exhibitions. The museum will also transition to summer hours, staying open daily from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. The seasonal schedule includes the Sky Hunters bird of
Continue Reading
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Winter arrived on the calendar in Central Oregon, but the weather hasn’t looked much like it. Temperatures have been running well above normal in recent months, and mountain snowpack has lagged behind typical levels. Because snowpack helps supply the region’s rivers and groundwater through the summer, water conservation is becoming increasingly
Continue Reading
KATY, Tx. (KTVZ) — A 13-year-old climber from Bend is now among the nation’s top adaptive athletes after earning a podium finish at a national competition in Texas. Evangeline Crossman placed second at the 2026 USA Paraclimbing National Championships in Katy, competing against some of the top adaptive climbers in the country. The Bend teen
Continue Reading
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County road officials are warning drivers to plan for delays and detours this week as multiple construction projects and seasonal closures continue across the region. La Pine and surrounding area Crews are installing temporary pavement and widening the S Century Drive and Huntington Road intersection while also doing landscape work.
Continue Reading
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Old Mill District hosted the inaugural Second Saturday Paws and Pints event on Saturday, a new pet-focused gathering designed for the local community. The event featured dog-specific vendors, food trucks and activities ranging from live music to specialized spa care. Modeled after the First Friday tradition, the recurring event was
Continue Reading
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new music program at Silver Rail Elementary in Bend is already striking a chord with students, thanks to one teacher’s passion for helping kids express themselves through music. Marci Griffiths, known by her students as “Miss G,” started the school’s music program this year. She says her students have quickly
Continue Reading
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Unionized classified staff at Central Oregon Community College launched a strike authorization vote Friday morning to protest what they describe as poverty-level wages. The workers, represented by the Oregon Education Association, indicated they are willing to walk out to secure higher pay. OEA said in a news release that the strike
Continue Reading
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Cascades East Transit, operated by the Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council, announced Friday that it is expanding its curb-to-curb Dial-A-Ride service areas across the region starting March 30, to boost access to flexible transportation for residents. CET also said it will launch a pilot paratransit Dial-A-Ride service in Deschutes River Woods, starting May 4, bringing new transportation options to the community just
Continue Reading
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Park & Recreation District is launching a new study to evaluate options for connecting the Deschutes River Trail in southwest Bend and it wants your input. The project aims to link the trail to the Deschutes National Forest and recreation sites along the Cascade Lakes Highway. The Deschutes River
Continue Reading
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ). — From concerns for the upcoming fire season following a dry winter to questions about if Bend would entertain a data center proposal, KTVZ asked Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler your pressing questions. Viewers can submit questions for Mayor Kebler at any time as part of our exclusive monthly segment and have your
Continue Reading
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County Sheriff’s Captain William Bailey has been fired following investigations into comments he made last year about the sheriff’s office and the department’s former elected leader. According to reporting from Oregon Public Broadcasting, the events leading to Bailey’s termination began in June 2025 during an appearance on KNCP’s Muddtoe Radio
Continue Reading
BEND, Ore. — Bend has no shortage of athletic talent — from Olympians and Paralympians to BMX riders. Among the newest rising stars is Neiko Farris, better known around the track as the “Bah Bah Kid.” Farris has been racing since he was about four or five years old — depending on who you ask.
Continue Reading