BEND, Ore. [KTVZ] — Tuesday’s event at Drop Thesis in Bend – Men, Mushrooms and Meaning, centered around men’s growth, healing, and an unconventional tool—psilocybin mushrooms. Drop Thesis is a creative wellness space that’s been gaining traction for community discussions on mental health and alternative therapies. Facilitators, including mental health advocates and integration specialists, shared
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Central Oregon nonprofits MountainStar Family Relief Nursery and the Deschutes Children’s Foundation are sounding the alarm as federal funding continues to be at risk for organizations nationwide.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)) — An unexpected delivery of newborn kittens at Bend Veterinary Clinic has sparked a heartwarming rescue mission involving a local organization – even though “dog” is its middle name. Over the weekend, a box containing 10 tiny kittens was dropped off at the clinic, Street Dog Hero Marketing and Communications Manager Kelli
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The man pulled unconscious from the Deschutes River near Pioneer Park has unfortunately passed away, his family confirmed. They identified him as Adam Mott of Bend.
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BEND, Ore. [KTVZ] — With Father’s Day this Sunday, we have a heartwarming story from Bend that celebrates family—both at home and at work. KTVZ News shines a spotlight on Ed and Andy Mosman of Right at Home. “Probably the most important thing we do is companionship. We give them lots of company, give them
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With only two weeks remaining in this year’s session, Democrats have proposed the state’s new transportation package, and it comes with major tax increases.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Elk Meadow Elementary School in Bend will have a new principal next school year. Bend-La Pine Schools Superintendent Steven Cook announced Monday that Kit Galloway has been selected for the position and will begin July 1. She is replacing Principal Ben Johnston, who has resigned to relocate. “We are delighted to
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(Update: Adding comments from organizers) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Drake Park will be filled with rainbows, booths, and pride for Bend’s annual Pride event. Parties and events will be held all weekend long, beginning Friday night. Bend Pride Coalition and SUS Magazine are teaming up again for this year’s Summer Pride. “It’s just grown every year,
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The Oregon State Marine Board is urging people who recreate on stand-up paddleboards (SUPs) atop moving water (primarily rivers) to always wear a life jacket – and to never wear a Velcro ankle or leg leash that’s designed for general flatwater use or the surf zone.
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A Bend man has been arrested following an early Friday gas station burglary, followed by an attempted attack on law enforcement officers, police say.
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Sen. Anthony Broadman (D-Bend) introduced legislation Wednesday to legalize the registration and on-road use of Kei trucks in Oregon, calling them an efficient, affordable alternative to full-sized trucks. Many would support such a move, but a Bend mechanic shared some of his concerns with KTVZ News.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Local brokers from Windermere Real Estate in Bend took the day off from showing houses and writing offers on Friday to volunteer for The Giving Plate, which provides food and support services to an average of over 4,800 local individuals each month. The Realtors spent the day filling orders and stocking
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — We told you recently that six vocalists from Bend were traveling to France to take part in several events commemorating D-Day commemoration events June 3–9 in Normandy, France, with a final stop to perform in Paris. On Friday’s 81st anniversary of the Allied invasion, a critical step toward the end of
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A northwest Bend apartment complex was evacuated Thursday night due to a small but smoky fire that was quickly put out and traced to a charging lithium e-bike battery. Numerous Bend Fire and Rescue engine crews and Bend Police responded around 9:45 p.m. to the fire in a three-story apartment building
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Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Matthew Draxton highlights three local events, from a car wine and shine show at Faith, Hope, & Charity Vineyard in Terrebonne, to Saturday Markets full of local vendors in Bend and Redmond. For many more and to submit your own events, visit https://events.ktvz.com.
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TUMALO, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here at KTVZ News, we focus our resources on bolstering the health and well-being of Central Oregon’s youth — through our 21 Cares for Kids partnerships. We have six incredible community partnerships and are now kicking off a new monthly segment called ‘Making a Difference,’ highlighting each of these nonprofit organizations.
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Central Oregon’s largest hospital for wildlife is encouraging hunters to change to non-lead ammunition, as they’ve treated over 85 animals for poisonings in the past 4 years, almost all of which passed away from the illness. But the cost, availability, and accuracy of the bullets are major hurdles for hunters.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A court order in a lawsuit joined by the city of Bend keeps in place tens of millions of dollars for key projects, Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler told fellow councilors Wednesday evening. Here’s the statement read by the mayor at the council meeting: “Two weeks ago, the City joined 30 other
Continue ReadingBEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Community members are invited to join the City of Bend for a unique engagement opportunity on Thursday, June 12, from 5:30 – 8 p.m. at Bend Municipal Court (555 NE 15th Street, Bend). This event will feature a Neighborhood Resiliency Workshop, a talk from City staff on wildfire preparedness in the
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Police said Thursday they have yet to identify a suspect in an assault early Tuesday morning on the Bend campus of Central Oregon Community College. Officers responded around 1 a.m. Tuesday to the reported assault on a 19-year-old woman who was struck on the head, Bend Police Communications Manager Sheila
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