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Bend city councilors adopt new development rules that mirror new state laws, encourage more new housing

November 21, 2024 11:46 am Barney Lerten

Staff, councilors seek to assure the goal is not to put housing on existing parks BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After diving deep into complex land-use laws…

Sunrise Birthdays: Thursday, November 21st

November 21, 2024 9:48 am KTVZ

Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, November 21st. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming…

Among Bend City Council Work Session agenda items was the UGB Expansion: Senate Bill 1537

November 20, 2024 7:52 pm Tracee Tuesday

(update: adding video; Bend City Councilor-Elect Steve Platt says current affordable housing plan won’t cover middle income residents at a 60% AMI…

Bend’s Hiatus Homes introduces ‘Twinhomes’ concept to fill ‘missing middle’ need in era of smaller families

November 19, 2024 4:19 pm KTVZ News Partners

(Update: Adding video, comments from staff) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new type of housing development is coming to northeast Bend, employing a…

As strong storm sweeps through state with high winds, Pacific Power, C.O. Tree Experts, DCSO offer tips to be prepared

November 19, 2024 7:56 pm Tracee Tuesday

The windstorm sweeping through the region serves as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of Central Oregon’s weather, as heavy winds often…

New 131-room Cambria Hotel to take shape near Bend’s Old Mill District; condos, two other hotels also on the way

November 19, 2024 1:34 pm KTVZ News Partners

Ground will be broken soon for another new hotel near Bend’s Old Mill District, one of several new Cambria Hotels recently opening or being built by…

Kids’ lemonade stand sparks a big-time donation to the Deschutes Land Trust – and a big lesson for the grandkids

November 19, 2024 11:18 am KTVZ

(Update: Adding video, comments from parent, grandparent, Deschutes Land Trust) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend nonprofit got a generous donation in a…

Give thanks at the pump: Oregon gas prices fall to lowest of the year, AAA says; Bend still lowest metro area in the state

November 19, 2024 12:20 pm KTVZ News Partners

Gas prices continue to edge lower, and the national and Oregon averages for regular gas have fallen to their lowest prices of the year so far, AAA…

Bend man struck, killed by freight train near SE Wilson Avenue crossing

November 18, 2024 7:09 pm Barney Lerten

A 52-year-old Bend man was struck and killed by a freight train while lying on the tracks near Southeast Wilson Avenue Monday evening, police said.…

Bend Police report major surge in scam emails, calls, $400K in losses; offer tips to avoid becoming a victim

November 18, 2024 1:30 pm KTVZ News Partners

Bend police warned businesses, nonprofits and individuals Monday about a major increase in scam emails and calls that have ripped off area residents…

Winter Nights: Enjoy evening hours at the High Desert Museum throughout December

November 18, 2024 9:10 am KTVZ News Partners

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Days are shorter, and the air is colder … winter is coming! Experience the warmth of the High Desert Museum every…

Much of Bend area sees Sunday snow to start a wet, wintry and windy weather week

November 18, 2024 12:17 am Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A thin coat of snow fell over much of the Bend area and higher elevations late Sunday to begin what NewsChannel 21 Chief…

Bend Bikes holds gathering and memorial bike ride to mark World Remembrance Day for Road Traffic Victims

November 17, 2024 10:57 am KTVZ

Central Oregon cyclists and others gathered in Bend on Sunday and staged a memorial bike ride to commemorate the “World Day of Remembrance for Road…

Think Wild hosts first ‘Get Wild Chili Cook-Off’ fundraiser for the community; winners announced

November 17, 2024 9:43 am KTVZ

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Nothing like a bowl of chili (or maybe more than one) to warm you up on a cold, windy Saturday, which was only fitting as…

On bluebird day, lots of snow pumps up the party for skiers, boarders enjoying Mt. Bachelor’s earliest opening in 26 years

November 15, 2024 9:38 am Kelsey Merison, Shannon Brady

Mt. Bachelor pass-holders lined up to party on the snowy slopes Friday for their own early chance to check out all the fresh powder at the resort’s…

‘It really takes a toll on you’: Houseless along China Hat Road trying to prepare for another cold, snowy winter

November 15, 2024 11:58 am KTVZ

Homeless people living in Bend are preparing as best they can as temperatures drop and snow is building in the mountains. Those living along China…

Pet Pals: Lisa is looking to loot your heart

November 15, 2024 8:57 pm KTVZ

Lisa is an 11-week-old dachshund English springer spaniel mix. She is only available Saturday, November 16th, at the Ruffwear Warehouse Sale starting…

DAWNS House founder Dawn Holland pleads not guilty to 8 counts of aggravated theft; March trial date set

November 15, 2024 11:35 am Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The founder of DAWNS House, a Bend nonprofit that provides housing for women recovering from addiction, pleaded not guilty…

Out & About: More of the special sunsets and starry skies of Central Oregon

November 14, 2024 7:47 pm KTVZ

Winter weather may be here, but Central Oregon is still showing us some beautiful fall sunsets. You can’t forget about the beautiful stargazing in…

‘Opportunity to leverage those tourism tax dollars’: Visit Bend seeks Sustainability Fund grant requests

November 14, 2024 11:57 am Jillian Fortner

(Update: adding video, comments from Visit Bend, past grantee) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Sustainability Fund, a Visit Bend project, has announced…