Bend Archives

Missing Bend man’s car has been found in Northern California

March 30, 2021 9:17 pm Barney Lerten

The car of a Bend-area man missing since early March has been found in Northern California, prompting searches for him in that area, authorities said…

Street Dog Hero seeks foster homes for 44 dogs rescued from S. Korean meat farm

March 30, 2021 6:21 pm KTVZ

Street Dog Hero, a Bend-based dog rescue operation, is preparing to receive about 44 dogs from South Korea, rescued from a dog meat farm. And it…

Bend coffee shop plans to appeal $27K OSHA fine for COVID-19 violations

March 30, 2021 11:25 am KTVZ

Kevista Coffee Shop’s battle with the state over COVID-19 public health restrictions it refuses to follow reached a new level Tuesday, as Oregon OSHA…

Plane on Bend-Tacoma flight crashes in SW Washington; Navy helicopter rescues 2

March 29, 2021 11:11 pm KTVZ News Partners

A U.S. Navy helicopter crew searching for a missing plane found and rescued two people whose small plane crashed Monday afternoon on a flight from…

Official: DRW resident burned stump that rekindled, sparked fire

March 29, 2021 11:49 pm KTVZ

Strong winds buffeted much of Central Oregon Sunday afternoon, leading to major damage, trees falling on houses, and a burn pile rekindling. and…

Bend-area homeowners assess damage from trees toppled by fierce windstorm

March 29, 2021 7:49 pm KTVZ

Several Bend-area homeowners were cleaning up and assessing the damage to their homes and property after large trees were toppled during Sunday’s…

Randall Kilby trial date set; family of killed Bend brothers speak out

March 29, 2021 5:53 pm KTVZ

Randall Kilby was arraigned Monday on three murder charges in the deaths of Daphne Banks, Benjamin Taylor and Jeffrey…

St. Charles, medical techs’ union reach agreement on first contract after walkout

March 28, 2021 12:08 pm KTVZ News Partners

St. Charles Health System and Bend hospital caregivers represented by the Oregon Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals announced Sunday they…

‘Their Story’: Bend couple travel around country, interviewing war veterans

March 27, 2021 7:41 pm KTVZ

Bend natives Casey and Drew Gomez started “Their Story Veterans,” a video series that interviews war veterans.…

Central Oregonians witness amazing sky show; expert confirms it was SpaceX rocket

March 26, 2021 8:28 pm KTVZ

On Thursday night, many people in Central Oregon and across the Pacific Northwest witnessed a fascinating, unprecedented sight: a group of blazing,…

City of Bend road and traffic report: Week of March 29-April 4

March 26, 2021 9:30 am KTVZ News Partners

Here is the city of Bend’s weekly road and traffic report for the week of March 29-April…

C.O. Black Leaders Assembly meets with Bend Police Chief Krantz

March 25, 2021 12:25 pm KTVZ

Riccardo Waites, founder of the Central Oregon Black Leaders Assembly, met Thursday with Bend Police Chief Mike Krantz to discuss issues of mutual…

City of Bend seeks applicants for Accessibility Advisory Committee

March 25, 2021 11:14 am KTVZ News Partners

The city of Bend is seeking applications for volunteers for the city’s Accessibility Advisory Committee. The committee’s purpose is to assist and…

Rotary Club of Bend welcomes new members

March 25, 2021 8:17 am KTVZ News Partners

The Rotary Club of Bend has grown its membership recently and continues to welcome community members interested in service locally and globally.…

‘Exciting to have the real Bend back’: Residents weigh in on reopening

March 24, 2021 6:25 pm KTVZ

It’s been over a year since Oregon implemented the “Stay Home, Save Lives” order, and like others around the state, the Bend community has adapted to…