Bend Archives

New NE Bend neighborhood park opens to the public on former family pasture

July 6, 2021 11:41 am KTVZ News Partners

A new neighborhood park that was formerly a family pasture is now open to the public in northeast Bend’s Orchard District, the Bend Park and Rec…

Fireworks can spook dogs into running away, but Bend shelter reports fewer strays

July 5, 2021 11:42 am KTVZ

Independence Day is a time of patriotism and celebration, but it’s also a time of year that can be quite a scare for dogs and other animals spooked…

Except for a few incidents, Bend first responders say fireworks ban over holiday was successful

July 5, 2021 11:22 am KTVZ

Typically, the Bend police and fire departments have their hands full at this time of year, but representatives say the city’s and Deschutes County’s…

2 U.S. flags honoring World War II veterans stolen from Bend installation, recovered

July 5, 2021 6:44 pm KTVZ

There were dozens of World War II veterans’ flags installed at the Veterans Memorial Bridge and on Wall Street on the morning of the Fourth of July,…

Nesting rodent triggers outage, cuts power to nearly 3,000 in Bend

July 5, 2021 1:08 pm Barney Lerten

Unfortunate animal encounters are the cause of power outages now and then, but one that hit nearly 3,000 Pacific Power customers in Bend early Monday…

Bend residents mark Fourth of July with big water balloon fight

July 4, 2021 6:56 pm KTVZ

Bend water balloon fight organizer Stephanie Von Ayden wanted to find a different way to celebrate Independence Day and still cool off under the sun.…

City of Bend road and traffic report: Week of July 5-11

July 2, 2021 9:14 pm KTVZ News Partners

Here is the city of Bend’s road and traffic report for the week of July…

Marine hopes to raise awareness and honor friend by biking across America

July 2, 2021 11:53 am KTVZ

Nick Novotny is putting his body and mind to the test, in honor of a friend.…

Crime Stoppers: Bend police seek tips, witnesses to Riverside Blvd. assault

July 2, 2021 6:43 pm KTVZ

Bend Police are still asking any witnesses to come forward in last Sunday’s altercation on Riverside Boulevard that injured a teen boy. You can call…

Intense heat wave adds to challenges for C.O. ranchers, working to protect animals

July 2, 2021 8:52 am KTVZ

Record-breaking high temperatures in Central Oregon are forcing ranchers to shift into high gear to protect their animals from the heat — and quite…

Fireworks sales fall after several Central Oregon cities, Deschutes County ban use

July 2, 2021 5:53 pm KTVZ

Using fireworks this Fourth of July could cost you a fine up to $750. As you might expect, fireworks sales have been down since their use was banned…

Two men from Hunnell Road homeless camp added to list of Oregon’s 95 heat-related deaths

July 2, 2021 4:14 pm KTVZ News Partners

Two men who died last Sunday at the Hunnell Road homeless camp in northern Bend were added Friday to the state medical examiner’s rising tally of 95…

Pilot Butte access limited before, after July Fourth fireworks show

July 2, 2021 2:26 pm KTVZ News Partners

The July 4 fireworks show from atop Pilot Butte will begin at 10 p.m., and that will limit access to the butte ahead of the display, as well as the…

Driver shortage prompts Cascades East Transit to trim Bend fixed-route weekday service

July 2, 2021 2:17 pm KTVZ News Partners

Due to driver shortages, Cascades East Transit announced Friday it will operate Bend’s fixed-route weekday services on a reduced-frequency…

City of Bend launches new podcast, ‘Inside Bend’

July 2, 2021 11:47 am KTVZ News Partners

The City of Bend launched its new podcast Friday, called Inside Bend. The interview-style podcast features in-depth discussions with city leaders and…