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Bend Police Department Community Academy returns this spring

February 6, 2023 10:24 pm KTVZ News Partners

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend Police Department says it is excited to host its 39th Community Academy this spring. The Bend Police…

Bend Police make six drunken-driving arrests in 12 hours; two of the men were arrested twice

February 6, 2023 1:40 pm Barney Lerten

Bend police made six drunken-driving arrests in 12 hours Sunday night and early Monday – and for two of the men, it actually was their second…

‘We haven’t changed the rate in 10 years’: Bend Fire & Rescue trims May levy request to boost odds of success

February 6, 2023 11:57 am KTVZ

Bend Fire and Rescue has a year and a couple of months before their current operating levy expires, but they are planning ahead and will be seeking a…

James Taylor and His All-Star Band to perform May 28 at Bend’s Hayden Homes Amphitheater

February 6, 2023 8:53 am KTVZ News Partners

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — James Taylor and His All-Star Band will perform at Hayden Homes Amphitheater over Memorial Day Weekend…

Rep. Jason Kropf of Bend introduces bill to boost Oregon’s early literacy efforts

February 4, 2023 12:51 am KTVZ News Partners

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – This week, members of the Oregon House and Senate took action to support the state’s young learners with the introduction…

‘They inspire me’: Portland Thorns practice in Bend, meet and sign autographs for young fans

February 3, 2023 5:42 pm KTVZ

With the reigning National Women’s Soccer League champion Portland Thorns’ 2023 season opener about a month away, the team stopped in Central…

Deschutes Market-Hamehook Road intersection about to get a roundabout, safety improvements

February 3, 2023 6:28 pm KTVZ

An increasingly busy intersection just east of Bend is getting a big upgrade to boost safety and handle the traffic, with one big, familiar addition…

Deschutes County 911 dispatchers getting false emergency calls due to new Apple iPhone feature

February 3, 2023 6:12 pm KTVZ

A new crash detection feature on certain Apple products we’re rolled out to iOS users in November. The feature is doing what it’s designed to do in…

Bend Chamber announces recipients of 2023 Business Excellence Awards

February 3, 2023 12:02 pm KTVZ News Partners

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Chamber is proud to announce the recipients of the 2023 Business Excellence Awards, sponsored by US Bank. These awards…

SW Bend neighbors voice concerns over proposed Tetherow-area subdivision, city hearings officer

February 2, 2023 5:53 pm KTVZ

Several neighbors and Tetherow residents voiced their concerns with a proposed subdivision in southwest Bend — and the hearings officer presiding…

Bend Park and Recreation District spring recreation program registration opens Feb. 6-8

February 2, 2023 2:49 pm KTVZ News Partners

The Bend Park and Recreation District is looking ahead to longer days and thawing temperatures for its spring recreation…

Bend councilors wrestle with issues and legal situation, vote 5-2 not to hear appeal of disputed gas station

February 1, 2023 5:00 pm Barney Lerten

It was almost inevitable that in the end, emotions would run high among some foes of a long-disputed proposed southeast Bend station Wednesday night,…

City of Bend plans to expand Outback water treatment facility, buy 51 acres of USFS land

February 1, 2023 11:44 am KTVZ

The city of Bend is interested in buying 51 acres of the Deschutes National Forest to expand its Outback water treatment facility, but it still has…

Green Bend company moves into new arena, offering recycled plastic panels to turn into furniture

February 1, 2023 11:59 am KTVZ

A Bend business known for sustainability has a new venture: It’s making furniture from the plastic handles that hold your six-pack together.…

Failed heater sparks Juniper Ridge motor home fire, spreads to 2 vehicles, camp

February 1, 2023 3:06 pm KTVZ News Partners

A failed heater sparked a fire Wednesday morning that destroyed a motor home, two vehicles and an adjacent tarped area in the city-owned Juniper…

Employer application process opens for Bend Chamber, Kôr Community Land Trust workforce housing pilot

February 1, 2023 1:25 pm KTVZ News Partners

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Chamber and Kôr Community Land Trust announced Wednesday the opening of the employer application process for the…

Knopp bill, backed by all 30 senators, would ban state workers’ out-of-state travel reimbursements

February 1, 2023 11:16 am KTVZ News Partners

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – In August 2022, Willamette Week published a story which highlighted a Department of Administrative Services policy allowing…

Redmond man arrested, accused of stealing more than $100,000 from construction co. he worked for

January 31, 2023 6:12 pm Barney Lerten

A Redmond man has been arrested and arraigned on a dozen counts of aggravated theft, identity theft and forgery, accused of forging checks and making…