Bend Archives

‘Digital nomad’ staying near Bend says COVID-19 test came back negative

March 8, 2020 9:42 pm Rhea Panela

A man staying with family east of Bend who returned from Thailand in February on a flight full of coughing passengers said he learned Monday from…

Bend Councilor Abernethy won’t seek re-election

March 8, 2020 10:19 pm Barney Lerten

For the second time in his political career on the Bend City Council, Bruce Abernethy announced Sunday night he will step down and not seek another…

Bend-area home prices still on the rise in February

March 7, 2020 11:33 pm Barney Lerten

Bend-area home prices continued their steady climb of recent months in February, with the median price rising $11,000 to $460,000, an appraisal…

Bend boy, 11, battles cancer with support from school, community

March 5, 2020 7:28 pm Jordan Williams

When Tytan Neff noticed a bump on his leg, his parents figured it was something he picked up rough-housing. But when the bump didn’t go away, his…

Oregon Right to Life launches ‘No on Knute’ campaign

March 5, 2020 2:59 pm Jordan Williams

Oregon Right to Life’s Victory PAC announced Thursday afternoon at a Bend news conference the No on Knute campaign, committing $250,000 to defeating…

C.O. lawmakers react with dismay to short session’s ‘unfortunate’ end

March 5, 2020 6:37 pm Arielle Brumfield

Central Oregon lawmakers reacted with dismay at the abrupt, early adjournment of the special legislative session, apparently killing numerous bills…

Salem stalemate may kill Bend homeless shelter funds

March 5, 2020 1:24 am Barney Lerten

Oregon House Democrats, frustrated by the continued walkout of most Republican lawmakers, are spotlighting specific bills in jeopardy, one that would…

Bend presses ahead with renewed Juniper Ridge vision

March 4, 2020 11:36 pm Jacob Larsen

At Wednesday night’s Bend City Council meeting, councilors got an update and looked some of the best ways to encourage and accommodate more business…

COCC: New homes on its Bend land will help offset tuition costs

March 4, 2020 6:26 pm Arielle Brumfield

Central Oregon Community College and its partners held a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday for a new housing development on college-owned land that…

OSP trooper arrested in Bend on domestic violence assault charge

March 4, 2020 6:08 pm Barney Lerten

A 39-year-old Oregon State Police trooper surrendered to Bend police Wednesday and was arrested on a misdemeanor fourth-degree assault charge in a…

Rep. Cheri Helt explains why she’s stayed at the Capitol

March 4, 2020 2:11 pm KTVZ news sources

State Rep. Cheri Helt, who along with fellow Bend Republican Tim Knopp have been the only GOP legislators at work during the current walkout,…

Bend attorneys address workplace concerns amid COVID-19 outbreak

March 4, 2020 12:07 pm Rhea Panela

NewsChannel 21’s Rhea Panela on Wednesday was talking with area attorneys about workplace issues regarding COVID-19, also looking at potential…

Bend native survives deadly Nashville tornado

March 3, 2020 11:51 pm Jacob Larsen

Bend resident Ted Engstrom, the owner of Sunday Guitars, had quite the wake-up call Tuesday morning, when he realized his son, who grew up here and…

Still spots available for Bend Police Community Academy

March 3, 2020 11:07 am KTVZ news sources

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Police currently still have 15 spots available for their upcoming Community Academy. Please complete a Citizens Academy…

Bend-area churches, schools adapt to deal with COVID-19 concerns

March 2, 2020 11:15 am Rhea Panela

A Catholic church and a Methodist church in Bend have both implemented significant changes to services in an effort to help prevent the spread of…

C.O. expert, RDM travelers weigh in on novel coronavirus

March 2, 2020 5:45 pm Arielle Brumfield

Health officials on Monday confirmed the third presumptive case of the novel coronavirus in Oregon. While there are no confirmed local cases, experts…