BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A resident escaped safely after a fire engulfed a mobile home Sunday night at the Rock Arbor Villa Mobile Home Park in northeast Bend. Smoke alarms alerted the sole occupant to the blaze, which killed two cats. Bend Fire & Rescue crews responded at 8:58 p.m. to the park off Northeast
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A Statement from Saylor’s Family: Our family would like to share an update on our daughter, Saylor Graham-Poarch, as she continues to recover after being shot at her school. Saylor was in critical condition at first, but she’s now stable and has been moved out of the ICU. She has a long recovery ahead, and
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(Update: adding video) The 25-year-old special education teacher was remembered for her infectious laugh, devotion to children, and ability to make others feel loved BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — There were tears Saturday afternoon, but there was laughter, too. “That effing laugh,” one speaker said as those gathered to remember Megan Lambert began laughing. “She had
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Silver Rail Elementary School PTO says its two existing online fundraisers now show nearly $70,000 in contributions, but the organization has not yet developed a plan for how that money will be used. In an extensive update sent to Silver Rail families, the PTO outlined its response since the October
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A group of Silver Rail Elementary School parents has formed a nonprofit intended to provide experiences, activities, and long-term support to children who survived the October 15th shooting. The Silver Rail Children’s Fund was created to help ensure every child who was inside the school during the shooting has access to
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Park and Recreation District will begin an improvement project at Sawyer Park next week, which will impact vehicle access to the park. Beginning Monday, Oct. 26, the parking lot accessed from O.B. Riley Road will be closed for construction. The park will remain open to pedestrian and bicycle users
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend-La Pine School District is highlighting some very special elementary school art projects celebrating fall. From golden leaves and pumpkins to holiday traditions, the artwork showcases students’ creativity and the colors of the season. And even more special, these photos feature fall artwork from Silver Rail Elementary School students. All
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A community gathering in Bend tonight will bring students, parents, school staff and community members together to discuss healing and recovery following the deadly shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School. The event, titled “Let’s Talk About How We Heal,” is scheduled for 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, at Hop
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Friday, October 23rd, Bo’s on Century Drive in Bend will again be giving away free food to the community. This, after the locally-owned shop also gave away free meals last week to anyone who needed one. Bo’s is open from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is located at 70
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A toy collection drive for Silver Rail called “Toys for Hope” is underway across Central Oregon. Their goal is to provide therapeutic toys for Silver Rail elementary students. The effort is sanctioned by the school district and coordinated by local businesses. Organized by Amber McDermott, the initiative asks for brand-new sensory
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening this weekend, the Central Oregon community is coming together to honor the life of Megan Lambert, the 25-year-old teacher killed in last week’s shooting at Silver Rail Elementary. The “Walk for Megan” takes place Sunday, October 25th, starting in the Old Mill District and following a route along the Deschutes River. Organizers
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Bend Fire & Rescue ladder truck was used to extinguish fire at Bend’s Black Bear Diner early Thursday morning. Fire at Black Bear Diner was traced to faulty gas stove safety switch (Bend Fire & Rescue photos Fire that began behind gas stove at Black Bear Diner spread up wall, into attic BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Youth Peace & Justice Foundation announced plans Thursday to recognize 5-year-old Rhoam Summer through its national Trees for Peace memorial initiative and offered to fund a local memorial in Bend, Oregon. Rhoam was killed in the October 15th shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School. The foundation, also known as The
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BEND, Ore. – The Bend City Council chambers were full of grieving residents and every form of emotion on display Wednesday evening, as councilors vowed to do all they can to address the severe safety threat to children. But a couple of frustrated, angry citizens called not just for armed officers at every school, but
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District, statewide, and family-specific funds have been established following the Silver Rail Elementary School shooting BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon’s grief following the Silver Rail Elementary School shooting is being met with an outpouring of love, support, and generosity. Many donation links are being shared online, making it difficult to determine which funds are
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Four comfort dogs from LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs traveled to Bend to support the Bend-La Pine Schools community. Isaac, Rahab, Fischer and Zachaeus visited the district’s Education Center, offering comfort and a calming presence following the recent tragedy.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 46-year-old Bend resident was arrested this afternoon following a four-hour standoff with police at a home in the 900 block of NE Francis Court. Bryan Paul Hill surrendered to law enforcement officers after initially refusing to exit the residence. Bend Police arrived at the home around 11:24 a.m. after receiving
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The 2026-27 ice season at The Pavilion in Bend, begins Thursday, Oct. 22, featuring public skating, hockey leagues and curling programs. The season is scheduled to run through early April, weather permitting. The venue will be open seven days a week from pre-dawn to late night. A new amenity this year
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Students across Bend-La Pine Schools returned to classrooms following last week’s deadly shooting at Silver Rail Elementary, as families and educators work to navigate grief, fear, and questions about what comes next. For many students, returning to school means reconnecting with friends and teachers and finding comfort in familiar routines. But
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Police Department is continuing its investigation into last Thursday’s shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School as students returned to classrooms Wednesday morning. Dozens of officers were stationed at public schools across the city to welcome returning students and staff. As part of the response, police are collaborating with Bend-La
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