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BPRD summer camp leader tests positive for COVID-19; 7 youth self-quarantine

July 5, 2020 12:28 am Barney Lerten

The leader of a small summer camp at Bend Park & Recreation District’s Juniper Swim and Fitness Center tested positive for COVID-19 late last month,…

St. Charles ER doctor talks of ‘desperation’ amid record COVID-19 admissions

July 4, 2020 11:44 am KTVZ News Partners

A St. Charles Bend emergency physician shared what he called a “somewhat grim” message in a video he took outside the hospital’s ER on Friday, amid a…

C.O. veteran reflects on first cross-state motorcycle ride honoring POWs, MIAs

July 2, 2020 7:22 pm KTVZ

There are 999 veterans across the state of Oregon who are still considered missing in action from WWII until today. Several others were prisoners of…

Epic Aircraft E1000 wins Flying Innovation Award

July 2, 2020 9:34 pm KTVZ News Partners

The Epic Aircraft E1000 has been selected to receive Flying Magazine’s prestigious 2020 Flying Innovation Award, which recognizes the most…

Bend taco shop robbery suspect arrested after return holdup 3 nights later

July 2, 2020 11:09 am KTVZ News Partners

The suspect in an armed robbery of a Third Street taco shop was chased by workers and caught by police late Wednesday night after officers said she…

C.O. schools, parents preparing for students to return to classrooms this fall

July 2, 2020 12:57 pm KTVZ

More bus routes, flexible learning options and alternative classrooms could be some of the changes families and students can expect this fall as part…

Portland Asst. Police Chief Michael Krantz named Bend’s new police chief

July 2, 2020 12:20 pm KTVZ News Partners

The city of Bend announced Thursday it has selected Portland Police Bureau Assistant Chief Michael Krantz as Bend’s next police chief.…

A, B, C: Bend-La Pine Schools outline current plans for fall reopening

July 1, 2020 10:20 pm KTVZ News Partners

Bend-La Pine Schools plan to bring kindergartners to fifth-grade students back to school full-time for classes this fall, with social distancing,…

Bend Fire & Rescue outlines Pilot Butte closures for Fourth of July fireworks

July 1, 2020 10:02 pm KTVZ News Partners

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This year’s 4th of July Pilot Butte public fireworks display will commence at approximately 10 p.m. on Saturday, July 4. …

Bend pediatrician says masks protect children from COVID-19

July 1, 2020 8:26 pm KTVZ

COVID- 19 is affecting the lives of many, including children (and their parents). Gov. Kate Brown’s new mask mandate highly encourages that children…

Bend gym-goers react to new mask requirement

July 1, 2020 7:49 pm KTVZ

With the latest statewide mask requirement that took effect Wednesday, Central Oregon’s gyms are going to look a little…

Bend sewer project to bring closure of stretch of SE 15th Street, temporary traffic light

July 1, 2020 11:58 am KTVZ News Partners

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A full closure of 15th Street, between Reed Market Road and Ferguson Road, will begin on Thursday, July 9 and last through late…

COVID-19 brings ticket sales hit, refunds blowback for Les Schwab Amphitheater

July 1, 2020 11:41 am KTVZ

With most summer entertainment on hold due to COVID- 19, many people who looked forward to concerts and shows at the Les Schwab Amphitheater are…

Bend’s June was warmer, drier than normal, NWS says

July 1, 2020 8:44 am KTVZ News Partners

Bend experienced a warmer and drier than normal June, according to preliminary data released Wednesday by NOAA’s National Weather Service in…

Bend’s summer tourism on the rise, which could lead to more COVID-19 cases

June 30, 2020 6:26 pm KTVZ

The summer months are a popular time of the year for many tourists to visit Bend, but during a pandemic, it could increase the spread of COVID-19. …

Bend woman among 4 killed in California car crash

June 30, 2020 10:10 pm KTVZ News Partners

A 23-year-old Bend woman was one of four people killed Monday night when their car left a road and hit an oak tree in Templeton, California, the…

Bend, Redmond businesses say they will enforce mask mandate

June 30, 2020 4:01 pm KTVZ

Now that Gov. Kate Brown has issued a statewide mandate requiring face coverings in all indoor public spaces, starting Wednesday, some Central Oregon…