BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sprouts Montessori of Bend has been awarded a $719,200 property acquisition grant to open a new licensed child care facility for infants and toddlers. The funding will support The Orchard Infant Nest on Northeast Revere Avenue in Bend. The grant is mad possible through the Child Care Infrastructure Fund, which is
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Shepherd’s House Ministries will host its annual Easter and Spring celebration meals on April 3, 2026, at three locations in Bend and Redmond. The organization is requesting food donations from the community to help provide holiday dinners for individuals and families in need. The meals are designed to provide a restorative
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The average price for a gallon of gasoline in Oregon reached $4.80 on Thursday morning. Prices across the state have risen 95 cents over the past month, putting increased pressure on drivers as the spring travel season begins. In Central Oregon, prices are currently tracking closely with the statewide average. At
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(Update: adding more background information on SuperDeluxe, and its bankruptcy). BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — SuperDeluxe has officially closed its drive-thru restaurant in Bend, Ore. The closure marks the end of the brand’s presence in Central Oregon, leaving the chain with operations only in the Portland metro area. The restaurant, which opened its Bend location in
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Kiwanis Club of Redmond received a $500 donation this week to fund a new playground at a planned local recreation center. The award was presented by KTVZ News, Mid-Oregon Credit Union and Dutch Bros Coffee as part of the Pay It Forward community initiative. The funding is designated for the
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Redmond’s Commission for Art in Public Places announced Thursday a call for Oregon artists to submit digital images of original two-dimensional paintings for an art display at Centennial Park that will honor America’s 250th birthday. The selected artworks will be enlarged into 5-by-5-foot Aluminum Composite Material panels and displayed outdoors for about two
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend-La Pine School’s Healthy Schools program has resulted in a 21% reduction in behavioral health-related emergency department visits since its inception. The initiative, which targets student mental health and suicide prevention, has saved between $812,000 and $1.5 million in associated health care costs. Partnership Formed to Address Adolescent Health The
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Spring break is breathing new life into the local economy in Sisters, as families and travelers flock to Central Oregon following a slower-than-usual winter season. Across the state, many schools are out for Spring Break, and the influx of visitors is already making an impact—especially for small businesses that rely on
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 23-year-old Redmond man was indicted by a Deschutes County grand jury this week6 on 20 felony counts related to the sharing of illegal child sexual abuse material. Gelsyn Yahir Hernandez also faces a misdemeanor charge involving the sexual assault of an animal. The investigation began in December 2025 when the
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) Redmond City Council is seeking resident input on the future of non-pedal assist e-bikes in local parks, including the scenic Dry Canyon. Through a new online poll, the council aims to gather community feedback on this evolving issue. Residents have until April 1, 2026, to share their views. Click here to weigh
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes National Forest firefighters canceled a planned prescribed burn on Wednesday after a test fire was unsuccessful. The Flank Four project is located 15 miles southeast of Bend. The cancellation occurred because environmental conditions were not favorable, likely due to local winds. While crews have successfully ignited hundreds of acres south
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SEATTLE, Wa. (KTVZ) There is renewed attention around the long-discussed return of the NBA to Seattle but despite growing optimism, no official decision has been made. Seattle has been without a professional men’s basketball team since the 2008 relocation of the Seattle SuperSonics, which ended the franchise’s 41-year run in the city before becoming the
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) —The Tumalo Falls viewing platform has reopened to the public following the completion of repair work. While the overlook is now accessible, visitors must currently reach the site by foot as driving access has not yet opened for the season. Repairs were required because the wooden platform of the previous viewing deck
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(Update: adding comments from Paul Cowsill and board member of historical society) MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A classic American pop-rock group is heading to Central Oregon, but their upcoming concert is about more than just music — it’s part of a community push to bring a long-awaited historical museum to life. In Jefferson County, history
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond Municipal Airport is not currently slated to receive federal immigration agents or face closure despite the ongoing partial government shutdown. Jayde Hawkins, the airport security manager, clarified the facility’s status following reports that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents are being deployed to several major U.S. airports to assist with
Continue Reading SEATTLE, Wa. (KTVZ) NBA owners are set to meet this week, and expansion, including possible new teams in Las Vegas and Seattle, is on the agenda. That raises hopes in the Pacific Northwest that the Seattle SuperSonics could finally return, nearly two decades after the franchise left for Oklahoma City in 2008. The Sonics’ departure
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Elk Vintage, a locally owned boutique, is set to open its first permanent storefront in Bend’s Old Mill District this spring. Owners Jeni Gallacher and Andria Hattenhauer will move the business into the historic Little Red Shed with a grand opening scheduled for May 1st. The 400-square-foot building is the oldest
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — An adult bald eagle is recovering at a Bend wildlife hospital after being found grounded and unable to fly in Prineville. The bird, identified as Bald Eagle 26-54, spent more than 24 hours in a field before being rescued and transported to Think Wild for urgent care. Upon intake, the veterinary
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The business membership program Purpose in Expenses distributed nearly $69,000 to Central Oregon nonprofits during a community celebration on March 13 in Bend. The event, known as PIE Fest 2026, brought together business owners and nonprofit leaders for live check presentations. The gathering marked the sixth year of the program’s partnership
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Downtown Bend Library will close for a comprehensive remodel on April 10, 2026, marking the first major renovation in the building’s nearly 30-year history. The closure coincides with the opening of the new Central Library, which began offering drive-thru services on March 23, 2026. The downtown facility is expected to
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