Summit High staff, including principal, to join ‘Mean Girls’ production on stage
(update: adding videos, comments from cast and Summit principal) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Summit High School Theatre Company is bringing all the…
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‘We are incredibly grateful’: Shepherd’s House hosts Thanksgiving dinners in Bend and Redmond
(Update: Adding video, comments from staff, shelter users) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Wednesday, Bend’s Lighthouse Navigation Center hosted their own…
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Travelers met with less busy Redmond Airport on busiest travel day of the year
Late travelers were flying into Redmond Airport Wednesday for their Thanksgiving plans. It’s considered the busiest travel day of the year – both…
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Bend kicks off the holiday season with Santa’s arrival and festive events
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend is ringing in the holiday season with a variety of festive events around town. Over in the Old Mill District, Santa made a…
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Participants take part in Bend’s “I Like Pie” run on Thanksgiving
Bend, ORE. (KTVZ) — More than 3,500 runners and walkers took part in the annual “I Like Pie” run in the Old Mill District. Participants could either…
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What’s open and closed on Thanksgiving Day 2024
By Ramishah Maruf, CNN New York (CNN) — Many Americans spend Thanksgiving with their loved ones over a home-cooked meal. But some may also…
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Bend’s Think Wild, coast wildlife center team up to rescue, rehab, release two rescued river otters back into the wild
Think Wild and Wildlife Center of the North Coast said Monday they are excited to announce the release in Central Oregon of two orphaned North…
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Testing turf: New C.O. collaborative water-saving experiment aims to transform landscape choices
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As awareness of climate change and water shortages grows, many of us are taking a second look at our landscape choices. What…
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Diversified Heating and Cooling giving away heat pump for family in need this Thanksgiving
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This Thanksgiving, Diversified Heating and Cooling is giving back to the community by providing a deserving family in need with…
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‘I definitely am looking forward to Santaland’: Old Mill District begins preparations for Santa’s arrival
Bend’s Old Mill District is gearing up for Christmas fun, with a big celebration the day after Thanksgiving. Santa will be swapping his sleigh and…
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Two new pubs, Cassity’s and The Commonwealth Pub, open doors on Bend’s west side
(Adding video, new pubs include British theme and fire pit) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – New pubs, Cassity’s and The Commonwealth Pub, have arrived in…
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Big Thanksgiving travel week begins: How Bend people, businesses are spending their time for the holiday
(Update: Adding video, comments from visitors, residents and businesses) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Businesses in Bend’s Old Mill District are seeing an…
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Street Dog Hero welcomed 28 dogs into their care, at the Bend Airport
(Update: Adding video, comments from staff) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A dog rescue nonprofit welcomed 28 dogs, at the Bend Municipal Airport, Sunday.…
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‘It’s super fun’: Skiers and snowboarders get a head-start for the snow season at Mt. Bachelor
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mt. Bachelor opened early this month – for pass holders – the earliest opening since 1998. Heading up to Bachelor on Sunday,…
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SE Bend house fire results in $75K in damage, no injuries reported
(Update: adding video) Bend, ORE. (KTVZ) — If you were on Bend’s south side Friday, you might have noticed the smell of smoke. A house fire…
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‘We’re going to be friends forever’: Ultra-marathon runner finds dog in the Gobi desert, tells story at downtown Bend Library
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — At the downtown Bend Library Saturday, children were treated to a story, about a courageous…
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Drug-dealing charges dropped against Bend man after OSP lab test finds agents misidentified ketamine as cocaine
Charges have been dropped against a Bend man accused of selling a variety of illegal “party drugs” from his home near a school on Bend’s…
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COCC’s Small Business Development Center, Bend Chamber set to welcome SBA official for downtown Bend visit
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Small Business Development Center at Central Oregon Community College and the Bend Chamber of Commerce said Friday they are…
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AAA projects nearly 80 million to travel this Thanksgiving, a record for the holiday
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – AAA projects 79.9 million Americans (23.6% of the population) will travel 50 miles or more from home for the Thanksgiving…
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New Bend PD crime map, data hub shines spotlight on police calls to Bend Park and Recreation facilities
The Bend Police Department and the Bend Park & Recreation District jointly announced Friday that community members can now access a crime map and…
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