33,000-acre Skyline Forest NW of Bend for sale for $127 million
It’s not every day that 33,000 acres of timberland just northwest of Bend — a parcel larger than the city itself, and one of the largest contiguous…
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Bend women report being drugged at bar
A Bend woman claims she and her friend were drugged while visiting a bar downtown.…
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Bend ranks in top 5 in nation for Airbnbs per capita
Bend is known for having lots of tourists, and a new study reveals just how many of those tourists might be staying in Airbnb rentals: a…
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Bend girl recovering well after heart transplant
A Bend family is extremely thankful as their 9-year-old daughter is making a full recovery after getting a heart transplant late last month.…
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Bend PD, other agencies join in ‘No-Shave November’
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Police are participating in “No Shave November” for a third year and are hoping to continue it into the future.…
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Second try at maneuver stops fleeing Bend fugitive
It took two tries, but a Deschutes County sheriff’s deputy’s use of a pursuit maneuver stopped a car beside the Bend Parkway late Monday afternoon so…
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Shed, portable toilets burn at Ponderosa Park
Bend police said two people were seen running from the area where a shed caught fire at Ponderosa Park early Sunday and the flames spread to nearby…
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Bend police investigate car/e-bike hit-and-run crash
Bend police said Monday they are investigating a hit-and-run crash between a car and an electric bike that occurred at a northeast Bend intersection…
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Consortium picks Norris as ‘child care accelerator’
A consortium of regional businesses, early learning and health organizations, and the Bend Chamber who are focused on tackling Central Oregon’s…
Continue ReadingBend’s October was colder, drier than normal
(Update: Adding 30-year record period as “normal” timeframe) Bend had a colder and drier than normal October, according to preliminary…
Continue ReadingTaylor Northwest being acquired by Midwest firm
Taylor Northwest, LLC announced Friday that it will become part of ALM Holding Company, a Midwest construction and energy company. Established by…
Continue ReadingMcMenamins criticized over DJ’s offensive symbols
McMenamins Old St. Francis School in Bend is receiving some criticism after a woman reported offensive images were shown by a DJ during a Halloween…
Continue ReadingLava Bears, Cougars mark 40 years of Civil War contests
The Bend High Lava Bears and Mountain View Cougars face off on the 40th anniversary of the Civil War game on Friday. To appreciate what that means,…
Continue ReadingSisters clinic, Bend bank do it up big for Halloween
The St. Charles Family Care Clinic in Sisters celebrated Halloween on Thursday by transforming their clinic into a “zoo.” They were not…
Continue ReadingBend Parkway median cleanup planned
The city of Bend Streets and Operations Department and the Oregon Department of Transportation will be working together, combining crews and…
Continue ReadingBend business owner, student back climate change measures
Three new Oregon climate change measures, backed by a Bend business owner and several supporters, are now one step closer to being included on the…
Continue ReadingTwo Bend 19-year-olds arrested in drive-by shooting
Several bullets were fired through the front door of a northeast Bend apartment late Tuesday night, resulting in no injuries but leading to a traffic…
Continue ReadingBend man arrested on burglary, assault, other charges
A 38-year-old Bend man was arrested on burglary, assault and several other charges Wednesday after police said he stole a six-pack of beer,…
Continue ReadingNew High Desert Museum exhibit explores ‘Nature’s Resilience’
On May 23, 2018, after months of careful planning, the U.S. Forest Service and Deschutes National Forest conducted a prescribed burn on the grounds…
Continue ReadingPublic meeting set on Pilot Butte draft master plan
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department will share with the public the latest draft updates to the Master Plan for Pilot Butte State Scenic…
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