Violation: Bend residents report mailbox vandalism as police investigate possible mail theft cases
Lorraine Yahnke has a mailbox near Keyte Lane in northeast Bend and says it was vandalized two weeks ago.
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Update: Legendary musician Sting adds second concert at Bend’s Hayden Homes Amphitheater next May 26
A major early addition to next summer’s concert lineup at Bend’s Hayden Homes Amphitheater just got bigger, as it was announced Friday that 17-time Grammy Award-winning artist Sting has added a second, May 26th performance to his highly revered “STING 3.0” World Tour, presented by the Cherrytree Music Company and Live Nation.
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Closed NE Bend Subway reopens under new management
The Subway on NE Bellevue Drive near Worthy Brewing has reopened under new management after a brief closure, thanks to the franchise owners of the Subways in Redmond who have taken over the location and rehired the staff.
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Former St. Vincent de Paul of Bend executive director admits to drug delivery; 41-month prison term expected
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The former executive director of St. Vincent de Paul of Bend pleaded guilty Thursday to delivery of methamphetamine, a felony charge that is expected to result in a nearly four-year prison sentence. Deschutes County Circuit Judge Beth Bagley set a Dec. 4 sentencing date for Gary Lee Hewitt, 58, of Redmond,
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Swapping brooms for paddles at the 2024 Bend Witches Paddle, a fun Halloween event now in its fifth year
(update: adding video, comments from MorningStar) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Witches Paddle returned for its fifth year Thursday evening. Each Halloween, Central Oregonians gather at Riverbend Park in their best witch costumes to paddleboard together. MountainStar Family Relief Nursery is the beneficiary of this year’s event. The nonprofit organization provides essential prevention services
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Another sign of the season: Road to the summit of Bend’s Pilot Butte closes to cars on Sunday night
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Parks and Recreation Department said Thursday it will close the Pilot Butte summit road to motorized vehicles for the season at 8 p.m. on Sunday. The road to the top of the northeast Bend landmark closes to motorized vehicles every year in November. “With the return of winter weather, we
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‘Les Schwab has been a hit!’: Boys & Girls Club of Bend’s van gets new tires, while inspiring future careers
(update: adding video, comments from Boys & Girls Club, Les Schwab) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Just in time for snow and ice, one of the Boys & Girls Club of Bend’s Ford Transit vans is getting some top-notch new winter tires during a live installation demonstration Wednesday afternoon at the Les Schwab Tires store on
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Driver cited after car hits side of First Interstate Bank branch on Century Drive in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Wednesday afternoon, a car hit the side of the First Interstate Bank branch on Century Drive in southwest Bend. No one was hurt, but police a driver was cited for careless driving after mistaking the brake for the gas. Damage is still being assessed, but First Interstate says it’s glad
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Oregon gun-control Measure 114 is still on hold two years later as court fights continue; Safeway shooting survivor speaks
(Update: Adding video, comments from Safeway survivor, firearms instructor) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As Central Oregonians focus on next week’s election, a controversial ballot measure approved two years ago, is still in legal limbo. It’s now been two years since voters approved Measure 114, and the measure remains a hot-button issue – and a legal
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Three young siblings who went missing from Bend with their mother have been found, Oregon DHS reports
Nearly a month after three young siblings went missing with their mother from Bend, the Oregon Department of Human Services Child Welfare Division said Wednesday that the children have been located.
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City of Bend, Bend Park and Recreation District leaders hold joint meeting to address transportation Initiatives
Tuesday night, in a significant step towards improving local infrastructure, two agencies held a joint meeting to discuss collaborative transportation projects with Bend City Council members.
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Weekly Park Pick: Little Fawn Park is Bend’s newest park
Little Fawn Park, the Bend Park & Recreation District’s newest park, is located on more than three acres along Parrell Road in southeast Bend. Jillian Fortner paid a visit when park professionals from across Oregon, in the area for a conference, got a tour.
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‘Luckily, I was paying attention’: ODOT’s Bend Hwy. 97/20 North Corridor Project still causing dangerous U-turns
(Update: Adding video, comments from Kefi owner, Redmond resident) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Driver confusion over ODOT’s Highway 97 Bend North Corridor Project is still leading to dangerous U-turns. A Redmond resident told us of recently experiencing a scary close call. The U-turn took Brent Elder by surprise. “Luckily, I was paying attention to what was next
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With Deschutes County back on board, Bend city councilors OK Juniper Ridge homeless Temporary Safe Stay Area plans
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Nearly a week after Deschutes County commissioners got back on board, the Bend City Council held a special meeting Tuesday afternoon and unanimously approved a joint resolution to authorize the creation of a Temporary Safe Stay Area for overnight vehicle camping and to provide for improved safety, sanitation and case management
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‘An incredible listener’: Ruth Burleigh, Bend’s first woman mayor, dies at 98, leaving legacy of community involvement
Ruth Burleigh, for whom serving as Bend’s first woman mayor was just one part of a long life full of civic and community involvement and accomplishments, has died at the age of 98.
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Bend breast cancer survivor Julie Verke’s message to others: Listen to your body, don’t ignore the warning signs
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Breast cancer survivor Julie Verke is a teacher at Westside Village Magnet School. Julie says her move to Bend 32 years ago was with purpose. “The reason why I moved here is because of the beautiful outdoors and all the trails and the river, and I just love to be outside and
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Street Dog Hero hosts brunch party, inviting community to learn more and become fosters, volunteers
(Update: Adding video, comments from staff, a foster) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Street Dog Hero hosted a foster and volunteer brunch at Ponderosa Park, on Sunday. It was a chance for people to gather more information about fostering and volunteering with the organization, as well as, being able to have a light breakfast, meeting fosters, volunteers
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Mountain View High School brings Traveling Terrors to folks as Halloween approaches
It’s been a “spook-tacular” weekend in the Mountain View High School Auditorium. As the school’s theatre program presents: Traveling Terrors, a haunted carnival experience. People got to enjoy a three-day immersive, interactive experience featuring: clowns, fortune tellers and a ringmaster. There was also a non-scary area for younger kids.
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Bend Medication Take-Back event allows Central Oregonians to dispose of medications, sharps safely
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A safe space was provided on Saturday at the Bend Police Department for people to safely dispose of their medications. It was the sixth year of the Medication Take-Back event, hosted by St. Charles Health System and the Bend Police Department. “It’s important, because it keeps it out of the hands
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Oregon Health Authority OKs St. Charles deal to acquire The Center – but with conditions that will be appealed
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Health Authority has reviewed and approved St. Charles Health System’s proposed acquisition and integration with The Center, a group of doctor-owned orthopedic and neurosurgery centers – but with some conditions the hospital group plans to appeal. The OHA’s Health Care Market Oversight program, created by lawmakers two years ago
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