BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Have you ever dreamed of owning a bookstore in downtown Bend? That opportunity may soon be available. The owner of Underground Books in downtown Bend is considering passing the torch. While he has no plans to close the store, owner Justin Schlosberg told KTVZ News he’s entertaining offers. A potential sale
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Lynne Ouchida of the Humane Society of Central Oregon brought a special visitor Friday evening, marking Easter weekend with a bunny named Dr. Pepper!
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — You may have seen these concrete barriers in the middle of NW Delaware Avenue, or noticed some of the cross streets from Colorado Avenue have been changed to one way. It’s part of the city’s plan to help protect cyclists in the Old Bend neighborhood. Delaware is part of the Bend
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Meet Captain Patch! This friendly pup loves exploring, running around the play yard, and enjoying plenty of belly rubs. BrightSide Animal Center says he has all the qualities of a true ranch dog, and he was found at Crooked River Ranch. If you’re looking for a loyal companion to be by
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — At Assistance League Bend, volunteers don’t just fill roles, they stretch beyond them. “We do. I mean, that’s what you get with an all-volunteer organization,” said Lisa Sarmiento, the assistant treasurer. “Everybody’s pitching in, and maybe they’re out of their comfort zone. I’ve learned a ton about how to work on
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This week proved that finding a Big Ol’ Fish in Central Oregon is like finding a Rainbow Trout in a Haystack (River). We had the pleasure of showing two fisherman this week, one in Central Oregon and the other all the way down to Mexico way in Baja. Don’t forget to share your impressive catches
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mountain View Roadhouse has opened its doors in East Bend, taking over the former location of “The Phoenix.” The new restaurant features a broad, roadhouse-style menu designed to serve families and large groups. The establishment is one of the few restaurants in Bend to remain open past 9 p.m., serving its
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MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Madras City Council is exploring new law enforcement models, including a possible contract with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office. In a meeting on March 31st, officials reviewed the pros and cons of supplementing, or even replacing, their police force with the sheriff’s officers. To this end, they consulted with former Deschutes
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, April 2nd. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — There’s good news this morning–and it has to do with all of the winter weather we’ve been seeing this week. Mt. Bachelor received nine inches of snow overnight Wednesday into Thursday morning. From the resort’s Mountain Report, “Old Man Winter really came through for us this time, bringing 9” of blower
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Winston is in the third grade at John Tuck Elementary School in Redmond and is a fan of mathematics. Math is such a great subject to enjoy, especially if you are heading into a career in meteorology. Each morning Winston finds out the weather forecast and then presents that information to his mother. He has
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening now at Redmond Municipal Airport, donation collection has been suspended. You may remember from our reporting, community members and businesses have been dropping off donations at the airport for TSA workers–from gift cards to fresh meals. This, as the partial government shutdown had TSA agents working without pay for weeks.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Tuesday, Think Wild Central Oregon was paid a special visit. Staff from Whole Foods Market spent the day volunteering at the nonprofit wildlife hospital. In a Facebook post, Think Wild said in part, “We are seriously impressed with how much this group got done, including a duckling fence enclosure, large
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Tea and Art Lounge has opened in downtown Bend, offering a combination of local beverages and accessible art projects. The new business is located on Bond Street next to Deschutes Brewery. The lounge specializes in “bite-sized” art projects designed to be completed in a short amount of time, such as
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue volunteers responded to a mountain bike crash west of Bend on Saturday afternoon. A 46-year-old woman was injured while riding on the C.O.D. Trail at approximately 5:00 p.m. The crash occurred on a technical section of the trail system off Century Drive. Search and
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) —Three Bend-area Rotary clubs will host a free community lithium-ion battery recycling event on Saturday, April 25, to provide residents with a safe way to dispose of old rechargeable devices. Mt. Bachelor Rotary, Bend Rotary and Greater Bend Rotary are partnering to collect items ranging from smartphones to power-tool batteries at multiple
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Classified employees at Central Oregon Community College could go on strike Thursday morning if ongoing negotiations with the college do not result in a new contract. The union representing custodians, administrative assistants, enrollment staff, and other hourly positions voted to authorize a strike, with the earliest possible start at 5 a.m.
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Redmond Industrial Park has sold for $21 million. The 44.61-acre industrial property is located on Antler Avenue, east of Highway 97. The site is zoned for heavy industrial use and includes both existing warehouse space and acreage for new development. This land is zoned M-two Heavy Industrial, which allows for
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OREGON (KTVZ) — Average gasoline prices in Oregon rose 4.9 cents per gallon over the last week, reaching an average of $4.83 per gallon on Monday, according to GasBuddy. The price hike comes as the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz disrupts global crude oil supplies. According to a GasBuddy survey of 1,307 stations,
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(Update: adding comments from Bev Clarno, former Oregon Governor, Director of Oregon Historical Society, and Clarno’s son) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Former Oregon Secretary of State Bev Clarno celebrated a milestone birthday Sunday in Redmond, surrounded by a rare sight in today’s political climate: a room full of Democrats and Republicans sharing laughs, memories, and
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