Furry Friends: Become fast friends with Flap
This week’s Furry Friend is Flap! He’s a 3-year-old Australian Cattle Dog mix. “Once you earn his trust, he is the goofiest and silliest dog,” said…
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Oregon DMV launches express kiosks at nine Fred Meyer stores, including Bend’s
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) —  Oregon Driver and Motor Vehicle Services said Thursday it has launched self-service express kiosks in Fred Meyer stores in…
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City of Bend hosting series of community open houses to guide City Council goal-setting
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Beginning next week, the City of Bend will host a series of events to guide the Bend City Council as they launch into goal and…
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City Club of Central Oregon forum focuses on health care issues
Event description provided by City Club of Central Oregon: In our community and across the state, an increasing number of local health care providers…
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Redmond Area Park and Rec project vendor hit by imposter who stole nearly $500K; only one-third recovered so far
(Update: adding video from 4PM broadcast) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Redmond Area Park and Recreation District revealed this week that someone…
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Pahlisch Homes drops appeal of Bend’s new tree preservation rules; both developer and city speak of ‘balance’ going forward
Pahlisch Homes, one of the region’s largest developers, said Thursday it has dropped its state appeal of the city of Bend’s revised tree preservation…
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City of Bend’s housing efforts celebrated at second day of Western Governors’ Housing Workshop
Day 2 of the Western Governors’ Association housing workshop kicked off Thursday morning, focusing on infrastructure and homeownership.…
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Deschutes National Forest to close nearly 35,000 acres south of Bend for a year-plus of prescribed burns, thinning
 The Deschutes National Forest announced Thursday it will temporarily close the Cabin Butte Vegetation Management Project area south of Bend,…
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Vancouver and Portland ballot box arsonist used thermite, FBI says; still no arrests, $25,000 reward offered
By Anthony Macuk, KGW PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW) — The suspect behind a string of ballot drop box arson incidents in Vancouver and Portland in October…
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Fire traced to doghouse heat lamp destroys fifth-wheel trailer in Deschutes River Woods; neighbor rescues dog
A fire traced to a doghouse heat lamp destroyed a fifth-wheel trailer in Deschutes River Woods on Thursday morning, but a neighbor rescued the dog…
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FORJ launches new journalism lab aimed at tackling homelessness myths
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– A non-profit with the goal of strengthening journalism launched a new lab today. It will be focused on dispelling myths about…
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Redmond man arrested on charges of possessing child sex abuse material; police seek info about other possible victims
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond police turned to the public Wednesday for any information about other possible victims of a Redmond man arrested last…
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Problem Solvers: C.O. organizations highlight changes amid recent rise in online trafficking
This month is recognized as National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, and Central Oregon organizations are spreading awareness about the issue…
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Camp Fire Central Oregon invites community to warm veterans’ hearts at annual ‘Valentine’s for Veterans’ event
Public welcome to craft cards for delivery to regional veterans hospital BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Camp Fire Central Oregon is once again warming hearts…
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Merkley: Israel-Hamas ceasefire ‘long overdue … step toward healing’
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senator Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., who says he was the first Senator in Congress to call for a lasting ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas…
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Gov. Tina Kotek pays visit to Bend to discuss regulatory reforms, attainable homeownership and resilient housing
Following years of underbuilding, underinvestment, and extraordinary growth – driven by a complex mix of factors – the West is facing severe…
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New Oregon US Rep. Janelle Bynum looks for ‘low-hanging fruit’ to make progress in divided Congress
Janelle Bynum’s journey to Washington, D.C., to begin her work as the U.S. representative for Oregon’s 5th Congressional District was a…
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Feds award Bend $32.3 million for long-awaited overpass to fix traffic backups at Reed Market Road railroad crossing
Members of Oregon’s congressional delegation and the City of Bend announced Friday that the city has been awarded $32.3 million in federal funding…
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Deschutes County Health Services launches public awareness campaign to prevent opioid-related overdoses
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County Health Services launched on Wednesday a countywide campaign, Friends for Life, intended to raise public…
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Scalehouse receives $20,000 grant from National Endowment for the Arts
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Scalehouse is pleased to announce it has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for a Grants for Arts…
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