Cascades East Transit and Bend schools partner for free student bus passes this summer
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) Cascades East Transit and Bend-La Pine Schools are partnering to provide free summer bus passes to all current students. These…
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Bend-La Pine School District launches free summer meal program for kids ages 1 to 18
(Update: Summer lunch program offers La Pine students the option to take their lunch to-go) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — When the school year ends,…
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Deschutes County nonprofits receive $135K in Cow Creek foundation grants
(KTVZ) — Some Central Oregon nonprofits are getting a funding boost from the Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation, which awarded $606,815 today to 87…
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‘Live Well, Age Well’ expo connects Bend seniors with resources, health services and activities
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The “Live Well, Age Well” senior resource fair was held today at The Pavilion in Bend. The event offered free information and…
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Run, play, rescue: Heroes on the Run returns with 7th annual Bend event benefiting Street Dog Hero
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The 7th Annual Heroes on the Run event, presented by Subaru of Bend, will take place on Sunday, June 14, in Bend’s Old Mill…
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First Responders Rush to Rollover Accident in Bend; No injuries reported
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Police along with Bend Fire and Rescue responded to a rollover crash on NE 3rd Street and NE Marshall Avenue around noon…
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There’s Good News: Bend Firefighters Rescue Dog from Rocky Cliff in Must-See Video
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Fire and Rescue posted a video on their social media platforms that is gaining a lot of attention. In the video, two…
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Water supply crisis in Tumalo leaves residents high and dry
TUMALO, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Tumalo resident says his irrigation water has been completely shut off, despite having deeded water rights, as drought…
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Deadline approaching for Oregon Homeowner Assistance Fund applications
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) will close the Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) program to new applications at 8…
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Urgent call for blood and platelet donors in the region: Here’s where you can donate in Central Oregon
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The American Red Cross is facing an urgent need for blood and platelet donors across the region, calling on people to…
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Drone rescues two US crew members after Apache helicopter went down
This story was originally published by CNN. Click here for live updates. (CNN) — A US uncrewed drone boat “found and rescued” two crew…
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Bend-La Pine Schools appoints two new principals
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-La Pine Schools Superintendent Steven Cook announced the hiring of new principals for W.E. Miller Elementary School and Sky…
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Park Picks: Bend history to river fun at Miller’s Landing Park
(Park Picks airs tonight on KTVZ News) Miller’s Landing Park is a popular spot along the Deschutes River, richly rooted in Bend’s history! In…
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City of Bend benefits from mild winter with reduced street wear and snow fund savings
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) Bend’s mild winter allowed city projects to proceed without interruption and facilitated more effective street maintenance. The…
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There’s Good News: Windermere brokers volunteer at The Family Kitchen in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) Brokers from Windermere are volunteering their time to prepare and serve food at The Family Kitchen in Bend. The Family Kitchen is…
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Redmond Fire & Rescue mourns loss of firefighter Michael Kienzle
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Michael Kienzle, a firefighter and paramedic with Redmond Fire and Rescue passed away recently following a courageous battle…
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Sisters Habitat for Humanity celebrates completion of Woodlands development
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sisters Habitat for Humanity marked a major milestone on May 29, celebrating the completion of its Woodlands development and…
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Central Oregon law enforcement to boost traffic patrols for summer events
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon law enforcement agencies will increase traffic patrols and enforcement efforts from June 10 through June 14,…
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Oregon Senators urge reinstatement of BLM fire information staff ahead of fire season
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — U.S. Senators Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, and Patty Murray, D-Washington, today demanded the Trump…
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Les Schwab Restructures Staffing, 70 Positions Impacted
(Update: statement from Bend Chamber of Commerce) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Les Schwab Tires confirmed Monday it is restructuring portions of its Central…
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