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
Continue ReadingBEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Revenue’s Bend regional office at 951 SW Simpson Avenue will be closed on Tuesday, November 19 for staff training, as will five others around the state. A secure drop box is available for taxpayers to deliver any necessary payments or documents. Office staff will mail receipts directly
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Vietnam Veterans Memorial, recently vandalized for the second time this year, received a powerful show of support Monday as groups and businesses came together on Veterans Day to dedicate a new flagpole, the culmination of a true community effort. Vandals damaged Bend’s Vietnam Veterans Memorial last month, tearing down the flagpole and tearing
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Gray skies and chilly temperatures did not keep the flag-waving, saluting crowds away for Monday’s special, 23rd annual Bend Veterans Day Parade. Hundreds of people lined the streets of downtown Bend Monday morning to experience the sights and sounds and show their support for the men and women who defend our country’s
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Central Oregonians are joining the nation on Monday’s Veterans Day in saluting and celebrating the many veterans who have served our country and those who paid the ultimate sacrifice in defending America’s freedom.
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The new, taller and stronger flagpole is being rededicated in a special Veterans Day ceremony at the Bend Vietnam Veterans Memorial at Deschutes Memorial Gardens following a fast community-wide effort to erase the damage wrought by vandals who toppled its predecessor last month.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Election night was five days ago, when Donald Trump won and was declared the 47th president. On Sunday, Central Oregonians celebrated his win with a caravan. It was a Trump Train Victory Lap and MAGA Party in the Park, where more than a dozen people hopped in their cars with flags attached
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(Update: Adding video, comments from Swinn) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College held its 25th annual Turkey Trot, Saturday. Around 200 runners and walkers braced the cold to take part in the Turkey Trot fun-run scholarship fundraiser. “It’s actually a really nice fall morning,” said Jacob Swinn, COCC’s assistant director of club and mural
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mt. Bachelor is thrilled to announce Play Forever grant beneficiaries for 2024/25. Play Forever is Mt. Bachelor’s commitment to protect the environment and support the community. This fall, the resort launched applications for three philanthropic initiatives: a $25k Play Forever Fund grant, Play Forever Thursdays, and the ongoing Play It Forward pass sales
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Our monthly Ask the Mayor segment returns next Wednesday during NewsChannel 21 at Sunrise in our 6 a.m. hour. If you have a question for Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler, you can submit it here – anonymously if you wish: https://ktvz.com/ask-the-mayor/.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend is inviting community members to participate in a survey to provide input on the update of its Community Climate Action Plan. Originally adopted in 2019, the Community Climate Action Plan outlines the city’s goals and roadmap to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2030 and by 70%
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A report of a possible stabbing at Juniper Park in northeast Bend Friday morning sent a man to the hospital with minor injuries and brought out officers looking for a possible suspect, while nearby school and park officials were informed as a precaution. Police said later it was found to be a self-inflicted injury.
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A male Bend 17-year-old who worked at a local trampoline park has been arrested on 130 counts of possessing child sex abuse material, police said Friday as they investigate whether there may be local victims associated with the case.
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Lynsey Harris sits down with Bend veterans Lyle Hicks and J.W. Terry to talk about Monday’s Veterans Day Parade in downtown Bend.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — To honor Bend’s members of our nation’s Armed Forces on Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11, the Bend Heroes Foundation, Boy Scout Troop 25 and other volunteers will install about 275 flags at Bend Heroes Memorial in Brooks Park, on Veterans Memorial Bridge (Newport Avenue), in downtown Bend and along the Bend
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BestCare Treatment Services said lasted Thursday it has opened Bend’s first full-time specialized clinic dedicated to the comprehensive care of patients with substance use disorders.
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A man arrested last year on charges of sexually abusing a female massage customer at a northeast Bend spa was arraigned Thursday on revised charges involving two other women at the same location – incidents that allegedly occurred less than two weeks after his release on bail.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend is launching two new data hubs for community members to view information on the Transportation Fee and Housing data. Both dashboards were presented to the Bend City Council at Wednesday night’s meeting. The City of Bend is launching a Transportation Data Hub which contains data and budget information about
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In a surprise outcome, a Bend teacher, Steve Platt, unseated 10-year incumbent City Councilor Barb Campbell Tuesday night.
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