Walden talks with KTVZ on impeachment, Syria and vaping
In the wake of President Donald Trump’s announcement that he will not cooperate with the impeachment probe, Rep. Greg Walden, R-Ore., told…
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Bend deploying drones to help inspect buildings
The city of Bend has been testing out a new method to perform building inspections. The inspectors will no longer be strapping into harnesses and…
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Bend Fire and Rescue trains for tight spaces
Each month, Bend Fire and Rescue stages different special operations and rescue training sessions. On Tuesday, firefighters trained in performing…
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Overbay gives $1 million to COCC for scholarships
The Central Oregon Community College Foundation announced Tuesday that it has received a major gift of $1 million, a bequest that will be used to…
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5 Bend students receive National Merit Semifinalist honors
Five Bend-La Pine Schools students have earned top academic recognition as National Merit Semi-Finalists. Mountain View High School students Liliana…
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State recreational trails advisory panel to meet in Bend
The state Recreational Trails Program (RTP) Advisory Committee will meet 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Oct. 22-24 at the Comfort Inn and Suites, 62065 SE…
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C.O. task force aims to help kids avoid online predators
An increase in predators reaching out to children online has caused the FBI to step in and make sure kids understand the dangers of social media and…
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Bend man with Parkinson’s finds hope in table tennis
Table tennis, or pingpong , is no easy sport. For some people, it can even help change their life for the better. Six years ago, Bend resident George…
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Bend September home sales cool; so does median price
Bend’s real estate market began the turn to fall in September as the median home sale price dropped $35,000 from its August record high, a…
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High Desert Museum among state grant award recipients
Bend’s High Desert Museum is among 19 arts organizations that will each receive $10,000 grant awards to support their educational projects in…
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KPOV set to begin fall membership drive
Every day, the 100 volunteers at KPOV, High Desert Community Radio, pour their hearts and souls into engaging Central Oregonians to produce…
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Brief lockout over at St. Charles Bend
(Update: Lockout lifted after half-hour) St. Charles Bend was placed in precautionary lockout for a brief period late Friday afternoon due to a…
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Bend City Recorder Christie receives honor
The Oregon Association of Municipal Recorders has presented Bend City Recorder Robyn Christie, MMC, with the 2019 City Recorder of the Year award.…
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Bend man accused of uploading child pornography
A 26-year-old Bend man was arrested during a raid of his home Thursday on charges of uploading child pornography to the internet. The investigation…
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Elk Meadow parents press councilors over cell tower
It was a packed audience at Wednesday night’s Bend City Council meeting as dozens of parents and others in a group fighting construction of a…
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DCSO: Portland man’s assault, hate-crime claim was untrue
(Update: Police contact Olson, determine claim was untrue; fundraising page shut down) Authorities have talked to a Portland man who claimed on a…
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New Oregon business tax sparks C.O. worry, confusion
A new business tax is set to go into effect this coming year, and state officials are holding meetings around the state to explain where things stand…
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Growing C.O. hemp industry leads to hay shortages
(Update: Adding KTVZ.COM Poll; vet speaks on whether horses could eat hemp instead) A mix of bad weather and Oregon farmers switching out hay for…
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Bend Municipal Airport lays out flight path to future
(Update: Comments from airport manager, city Economic Development Director) Just six years after its last planning update, continued growth at the…
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Bend Fire reminder: Time to get that furnace checked
With the onset of cold weather, residential heating systems are quickly being put to the test. Now is the time to have your furnace checked to ensure…
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