Bend City Councilor Barb Campbell unseated by teacher Steve Platt in surprising election upset
In a surprise outcome, a Bend teacher, Steve Platt, unseated 10-year incumbent City Councilor Barb Campbell Tuesday night.
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City of Bend seeks applicants for remaining federal funding for houseless services
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend City Council adopted a resolution creating a Houseless Services Grant Program using American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and other funds at Wednesday evening’s meeting. The program funds will be used to support community-based organizations addressing houselessness, which has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. All funds must be contracted
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Decision 2024: Central Oregon voters, party officials react to the outcome of the presidential race
With the last ballots being counted, Central Oregonians, including representatives of the two major political parties, have been sharing their reactions to the local, state and federal election results.
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Decision 2024: Emerson Levy defeats Keri Lopez in House race; Anthony Broadman tops Michael Summers for Senate seat
Democrats won two closely watched Bend legislative races when the ballots were counted Tuesday night.
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OSU-Cascades hosts national First-Generation College Celebration events
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — To mark the national First-Generation College Celebration, Oregon State University – Cascades will host two events that recognize the achievements of first-generation students and graduates, and provide resources for first-generation students’ academic and personal success. The First-Generation College Celebration commemorates the signing of the Higher Education Act of 1965 on Nov.
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Bend-La Pine Schools honors Cascade Middle School’s Lauren Miller as Educator of the Year
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-La Pine Schools presented its Educator of the Year award Wednesday to Lauren Miller, a Learning Specialist at Cascade Middle School. She is one of three employees being honored this fall in the district’s Excellence in Education recognition program. Superintendent Steven Cook and other district administrators, along with School Board directors
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Three Bend voters offer their views on Election Day
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Election Day brought millions of voters to polling stations and ballot drop boxes in Central Oregon and across the nation, where citizens expressed a mixture of hope, concern, and a sense of civic duty. Bend resident and voter Craig Brightwell said, “I’m not super-optimistic about the candidates, as I haven’t kind
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Deschutes County election workers undertake the process of counting, verifying ballots
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Ballots are being counted at the Deschutes County Building. When ballots come in, whether it’s via mail, or dropped off at the lobby, ballots are run through a sorter, verifying they’re valid ballots. They are then moved to be counted by the election boards for processing. There are about 40 county employees, along with on-call workers and partners from other departments, first making
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Former owner of Bend microbrewery equipment company admits to fraud, sentenced to federal prison, restitution
EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The former owner of a Bend-based microbrewery equipment company was sentenced to federal prison Tuesday for defrauding nearly two dozen customers out of more than $880,000. Matthew Mulder, 52, was sentenced to 21 months in federal prison and three years’ supervised release. He was also ordered to pay $887,116 in restitution
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Report of man with gun near Mountain View HS prompts lockdown, then ‘secure’ status; police search finds no one
A report of a man possibly carrying a handgun near the Mountain View High School football and baseball fields prompted a brief lockdown before classes began Tuesday morning and a subsequent “secure status” for about a half-hour, but no one matching the description was found, authorities said.
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Central Oregonians dropping off ballots talk about the importance of voting: Why every vote matters
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – As election season wraps up, communities nationwide are encouraged to exercise their right to vote. This election season, voters say they are looking for something specific in the candidates, including voters who were dropping off their ballots Monday evening at a Bend drop box. Bend resident Avdiel Valdez said: “I think
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Bend Park and Rec to begin work on its Miller’s Landing river access improvements
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Bend Park and Recreation District said Monday it is getting started on its latest river access improvement project, capitalizing on lower water level conditions this fall and winter. The Miller’s Landing Park project will begin in early November and is expected to be completed next summer. Miller’s Landing Park is a 4.5-acre
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Decision 2024: Despite voter turnout being down by 20%, Deschutes County clerk sees an increase in late voting
Election Day is at hand, and Central Oregon county election officials are among those preparing for the big night.
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City of Bend dusts off its winter equipment, getting ready for snowy streets; Les Schwab Tires offers advice
(Update: Adding video, comments by city staff, Les Schwab Tire Centers store manager) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — ODOT isn’t the only agency keeping busy preparing for snowy winter roads. The city of Bend is also starting its winter preparations. “The shop is actually getting our equipment all fitted,” Streets Division Manager Chuck Swann said Monday.
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State awards Bend’s Thistle & Nest $10.3 million to help build 74 affordable homes off SW Murphy Road
The Oregon Housing and Community Services Housing Stability Council on Friday awarded more than $10.3 million to Thistle & Nest, a nonprofit dedicated to expanding affordable housing options for Central Oregon’s workforce. This funding will help the organization build 74 affordable homes off SW Murphy Road in Bend, as part of a broader initiative to address regional housing challenges.
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COCC’s academic ‘Guided Pathways,’ other programs get a major boost from $2.5 million federal grant
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College announced Monday it has been awarded a five-year, $2.5 million Title III grant from the U.S. Department of Education to support a number of student success initiatives, including the integration of a “Guided Pathways” learning design to help students best identify and pursue their chosen academic track.
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Final days for hot House race: Bynum canvasses in Bend with Merkley on hand; Chavez-DeRemer also knocking on doors
Election Day is quickly approaching, and candidates and supporters are busy working to get out the vote in the hotly contested Fifth Congressional District race between incumbent Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer and her Democratic challenger, state Rep. Bynum.
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Third Annual Bend Food Project Quilt sale raises funds for hungry kids
More than 300 quilts were donated by 80 quilters for Saturday’s third annual Bend Food Project Quilt Sale. It was held at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon on Saturday. All proceeds from the quilt sale will go toward providing food for kids through the Bend Food Project and The Giving Plate. Last year, the sale raised
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Bend Food Project Quilt Sale benefits local children, also helps The Giving Plate in fulfilling its mission
Quilters in Central Oregon are making a difference in childhood food insecurity by selling hundreds of beautifully crafted quilts at a Saturday event. All proceeds from the quilt sale will go towards providing food for kids through the Bend Food Project and The Giving Plate.
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City of Bend to hold open house for public input on plans for more ‘people-centered streets,’ ‘low-car districts’
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) –Community members are invited to attend a City of Bend open house on a project called Planning for People Streets. Bend has great people-centered streets, like Brooks Street Alley, and is expecting more in the future. This study will help the city plan for where and how Bend could have more of
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