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 Meteorologist John Carroll calls an “aggressive … wet and wintry week” of rain, snow and high winds. Bend got about a half-inch of snow after dark, coating roads,
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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 Traffic Victims,” an event marked around the globe to promote efforts to make roads safer for all modes of travel.
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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 Think Wild hosted its first Get Wild Chili Cook-Off at Aspen Hall in Shevlin Park. “This is a really fun fundraiser that we’re hosting to raise money for our
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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 earliest opening since 1998.
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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 Hat Road south of town are expecting another difficult winter, and the weather-related dangers are ever-present.
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Lisa is an 11-week-old dachshund English springer spaniel mix. She is only available Saturday, November 16th, at the Ruffwear Warehouse Sale starting at 9 a.m. Don’t forget to check out the Humane Society of Central Oregon website to see all the cute animals, like Lisa, who need a forever home.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The founder of DAWNS House, a Bend nonprofit that provides housing for women recovering from addiction, pleaded not guilty Friday to eight counts of aggravated first-degree theft, accused of stealing more than $300,000 from the organization. A March trial date was set for Dawn Holland, 52, who participated by phone in
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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 our backyard either. If you have any pictures you’d like to share, join in by using the Share tab.
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(Update: adding video, comments from Visit Bend, past grantee) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Sustainability Fund, a Visit Bend project, has announced it will open its grant application window next Monday, accepting applications through January 12, 2025, with $500,000 available for organizations. Nate Wyeth, senior vice president of strategy at Visit Bend, said, “This
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Santa and the Bend Fire Department’s Santa Express are back spreading holiday cheer! We will be driving through neighborhoods with our friend Santa collecting food, clothing and toys to support The Salvation Army. Collection bins have been placed at all our fire stations for any donations between now and Friday December
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Gas prices are falling around the country and Oregon, and Bend’s gas prices now are some of the lowest in the state, and AAA Oregon said there’s a reason for it – the gas pumps at the new Costco.
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(Update: adding video, KTVZ.COM Poll, comments from City of Bend engineer and city councilor) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) –If you’ve traveled through the Reed Market Road/Bond Street/Brookswood Boulevard roundabout during peak traffic times, you’re likely aware of how heavy and tricky the traffic can be. “You see cars backed up all the way back up above
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From transportation to housing — and the biggest topic this month, fireworks in Bend, NewsChannel 21 asked Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler your pressing questions Wednesday morning. Moving forward, Ask the Mayor will air live on NewsChannel 21 at Sunrise on the second Thursday of each month, moving from the second Wednesday. Make sure to submit
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Qualifying employees of Bend-La Pine Schools will be eligible for affordable home ownership in a planned housing development from Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity. The project will be located on surplus school district land next to Silver Rail Elementary School in southeast Bend The Bend-La Pine School Board voted Tuesday night to
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Ross Tomlin, a retired community college president who lives in La Pine, was appointed Tuesday night to fill a vacancy on the Bend-La Pine Schools Board of Directors. Board members interviewed three finalists for the appointment and voted 5-0 for Tomlin to fill the Zone 6 at-large seat.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Giving Tuesday is coming up Tuesday, December 3, and Central Oregonians have a special opportunity to give back to their community by donating to KIDS Center, our region’s Children’s Advocacy Center. The public is invited to stop by KIDS Center’s parking lot on Giving Tuesday and make a gift. “Give an
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Bend’s High Lakes Elementary held an all-school assembly and recognition ceremony in their gym Tuesday in honor of Veterans Day.
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Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies were dispatched around noon Tuesday to state and county offices at 1300 NW Wall Street on a report of a suspicious package, prompting a heavy law enforcement presence and area road closures. But it turned out to be only hygiene products.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The US Department of Agriculture has announced an investment of $23.7 million for 46 projects as part of its Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Development Program (BFRDP), including a grant of over $500,000 to the High Desert Food and Farm Alliance. BFRDP funds projects that provide education, mentoring and technical assistance initiatives. Funded projects
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — X-Golf, a world-class indoor golf simulator open to all ages, is set to open in Bend’s Old Mill District in the new year. The Old Mill District location at 389 S.W. Scalehouse Court, just east of the district’s retail core, will offer seven golf simulators, TVs throughout, dart games, and a
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