(Update: Added video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Work begins next week to reduce wildfire risk by removing flammable vegetation on ODOT and railroad property in the Deschutes River Woods community, Bend Fire & Rescue officials said Friday. The Deschutes River Woods Wildfire Fuels Mitigation Project is part of a three-year Oregon State Fire Marshal Community
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About 1,300 Pacific Power customers in SE Bend lost power for a time Friday morning, shortly after Central Electric Cooperative finished restoring power to about 8,000 homes, schools and businesses in east and southeast Bend, ending an outage that lasted several hours for many.
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The recent tariffs enacted by President Trump are causing price increases on certain imported liquors, including tequila and Canadian whiskeys. That means customers may soon notice higher prices on some of their favorite brands.
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Federal staffing cuts to the Natural Resources Conservation Service could have an impact on the accuracy of data used by the Central Oregon Avalanche Center to make its forecasts of danger levels in the mountains.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Pacific Power has awarded $925,000 to 11 organizations in Oregon for projects that will expand electric mobility and connect people across the state to the cost-saving, clean-air benefits of electric vehicles. The latest round of Electric Mobility Grants will support a variety of initiatives, including the purchase of electric vehicles and
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Among topics discussed at the Bend City Council meeting was the Ponderosa Master Plan, an initiative within the southwest Urban Growth Boundary of Bend. The Ponderosa Master Plan, first introduced in the early stages of 2021, is designed to create a sustainable community meeting the city’s growing needs. The location is in southwestern Bend, west
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Council on Aging of Central Oregon is starting the year strong with $56,000 in new grant funding to bolster its senior nutrition programs, including Meals on Wheels and Community Dining. These funds will help meet the growing demand for nutritious meals and meaningful connections among older adults in Central Oregon.
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A new program at Aspen Ridge Retirement Community in Bend is highlighting the power of intergenerational connection.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Think Wild, Central Oregon’s wildlife hospital and conservation center, said Wednesday it recently rescued and is caring for a young American goshawk after the bird became entangled in netting in a Sunriver-area chicken coop. American goshawks are a “Species of Greatest Concern” in Oregon and are known for their size and
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(Update: Added video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – An SUV left unlocked with the keys in it was stolen in southern Bend on Tuesday, police said. It was later spotted on Redmond’s south end and chased to downtown Bend, where the driver ran, prompting a manhunt and a late-night alert to area residents. Deschutes County sheriff’s
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State University will host a market-sounding webinar event to provide updates and gather feedback in preparation for soliciting a master developer to lead the development of the first phase of the future innovation district at OSU-Cascades. The webinar will take place from 10 to 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 20
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Bethlehem Inn announced Wednesday the upcoming retirement of Executive Director Gwenn Wysling, effective June 30, after 15 years of dedicated service to the organization and the Central Oregon community. Board President Kevin Link stated, “Gwenn has been an extraordinary leader throughout her remarkable tenure, guiding Bethlehem Inn with vision and commitment
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — One very motivated student at Caldera High School has created an event for students to figure out life after high school. It’s not just a college fair. It also includes presentations from trade schools and local employees. Students from all schools and grades are invited to to the event. The Life
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Peace Corner in downtown Bend was filled with protesters Tuesday afternoon. While they brought signs for a variety of issues, protesters focused on perceived abuses of executive power by President Trump and Elon Musk.
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Portland’s Amaterra Winery announced Tuesday that it will be opening a second location late this spring on Bond Street in downtown Bend, in the former location of Domaine Serene Wine Lounge. Amaterra says the new location will include a tasting room, full-service restaurant and private event spaces. Here’s their news release announcing the expansion: Amaterra Winery Expands
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Partners In Care, the leading and most trusted provider of hospice, home health, and palliative care services in Central Oregon, will be introducing an official end-of-life doula program in partnership with The Peaceful Presence Project. Based in the Partners In Care volunteer department, the end-of-life doulas will be trained Partners In
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend City Council is in the process of setting goals for the 2025-2027 biennium after gathering input from community members, including a community survey, open houses and pop-up events aimed at listening and gathering priorities from the community to shape goals for the next two years. The City Council received
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Pump prices are heading lower in almost all states, including Oregon, this week. However, refinery maintenance season is not over yet, so gas prices will likely rise in the coming weeks, AAA Oregon/Idaho reported Tuesday. Also, the Trump Administration tariffs went into effect early Tuesday, and some regions may see impacts
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A head’s up to drivers around Bend and Deschutes County: It’s always better to drive safely, of course – but especially early next week.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– All you country fans are in for a treat this summer. Country music star Brad Paisley will be at Hayden Homes Amphitheater May 29th, as part of his Truck Still Works World Tour.” The tour kicks off with 16 stops across the U.S. You can get tickets at bendconcerts.com or in person
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