Bethlehem Inn seeking to hire more staff to help at Bend and Redmond shelter locations
The Bethlehem Inn is looking to hire more staff for their Bend and Redmond shelter facilities. There are about eight positions available.…
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More than just ‘girl power’: Bend Women’s Expo to support small businesses
The effects the pandemic has had on many small businesses have been devastating. We’ve seen hiring shortages, businesses closing for good, and a…
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Deschutes County selling SW Bend parcel to Kôr Land Trust/Housing Works for affordable housing
Deschutes County commissioners voted unanimously Wednesday to sell about seven acres along Simpson Avenue, near the OSU-Cascades campus, for $1.3…
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Drug agents pull over, arrest ‘significant’ Bend cocaine trafficking suspect, make record 6.2-lb. haul
A three-month investigation of a “significant” cocaine trafficker to Bend-area bars and nightclubs led to a traffic stop and arrest late last…
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Photo, security video help police make 2 arrests in unrelated NE Bend break-ins
Police have made two arrests in a pair of unrelated break-ins in northeast Bend, one at a home and another at a car wash, thanks in part to a photo…
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Bend sets April 6 City Council work session, May 4 public hearing on shelter code changes
The Bend City Council will hold a work session at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, April 6 on controversial proposed code amendments that would increase the…
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‘All we fought for isn’t a waste’: C.O. veterans gather on National Vietnam War Veterans Day
In recognition of National Vietnam War Veterans Day, Central Oregon service members are getting together to share their appreciation for the…
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City of Bend gets moving on projects to update, upgrade Awbrey Butte-area water system
Several improvements for northwest Bend’s water distribution system are on the way with the Awbrey Butte Waterline Improvement Project over the…
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Bend’s Planned Parenthood clinic prepares for increase in patients due to Idaho’s new abortion law
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new law in Idaho will ban abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, and allow family members to sue abortion providers — and…
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Deschutes County starts process to upgrade jail, sheriff’s office, courthouse
Expansion and upgrades for three high-profile Deschutes County facilities were topics of discussion for county commissioners Monday…
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Mustangs to the Rescue opening its doors to the community once again
Mustangs to the Rescue opened its doors to the public for an open house Saturday, after a two-year pause due to Covid. It’s a non-profit…
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City of Bend seeking volunteers to serve on Human Rights and Equity Commission
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend is seeking new volunteer commissioners starting immediately to serve on the City of Bend Human Rights and…
Continue Reading Theft victim pings stolen AirPods; 2 raids on SE Bend home lead to 3 arrests – twice
A Bend theft victim pinged his stolen AirPods and later spotted a classified ad with some familiar items, leading to two raids on a southeast Bend…
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City of Bend begins weekly road and traffic reports for construction season
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend will be releasing a weekly road and traffic report each Friday during peak construction season to help members…
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EPA’s $32 million for Oregon water, sewer projects include Bend, Madras, Lone Pine Irrigation District
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Thursday it will provide $32 million to help fund Oregon’s $70 million plan for key drinking…
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‘Keep this alive’: Small rally at Bend corner offers big message — don’t forget Ukraine’s bloodshed
It’s been a month since Russia began its invasion of Ukraine, and Central Oregonians have stepped up in big ways to help. Bake sales, auctions,…
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Central Oregon Community College welcomes Bend ‘Tree Campus USA’ designation
The tree-lined campus of Central Oregon Community College in Bend has been designated by the national Arbor Day Foundation as Oregon’s newest Tree…
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Mt. Bachelor announces plans to install resort’s first six-seat chairlift in time for 2023-24 season
After repairing the damaged Skyliner chairlift this summer, in time for next season, Mt. Bachelor announced Wednesday it will be completely replacing…
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Downtown Bend businesses seeing uptick for spring break, after mask mandate ends
It’s the middle of spring break week, and downtown Bend is seeing a lot of activity, as you might expect, as COVID cases decline and the mask…
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Oregon State Marine Board to meet in Bend April 6-7, tour boating access facilities
– The Oregon State Marine Board, meeting in Bend April 6-7, will hold a work session on April 6 beginning at 2 pm, preceded by a local boating access…
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