Oregon Senate votes to ban TikTok on govt.-owned devices; bill now heads to governor
Knopp, Levy co-chief sponsors of measure SALEM, Ore. – Senate Republican Leader Tim Knopp (R-Bend) carried House Bill 3127 A on the Senate…
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‘The city must act’: Bend plans to clear, close Hunnell Road homeless encampment due to health, safety issues
The city of Bend announced plans Wednesday to remove homeless residents next month and close the years-long encampment at Hunnell Road, a focal point…
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Higher pump prices have impact on Bend HVAC business
Rising gas prices are impacting just about every sector of daily life. One HVAC business shares changes its made to help offset…
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Bend man arrested in string of 14 burglaries of Bend and Redmond businesses in less than 3 weeks
Bend police completed a weeks-long investigation Saturday with the arrest of a Bend man suspected in a string of 14 commercial burglaries around Bend…
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St. Charles Bend nurses vote overwhelmingly to ratify new 3 1/2 year contract, will be highest-paid in state
Nurses at St. Charles Bend have voted overwhelmingly to ratify and approve a 3.5-year contract with St. Charles Health System, according to results…
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Parents express frustration over Bend-La Pine Schools’ teacher transfer policy after multiple teachers get transferred
Some parents of children who attend Highland Magnet School at Kenwood Elementary School are upset with Bend-La Pine Schools over their teacher…
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Bend’s Think Wild, E. Cascades Audubon Society find foster parents for orphaned kestrel chicks
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A week ago, Bend wildlife center Think Wild received a call about two nestling American Kestrels who had accidentally been…
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Bend Park and Rec seeing more alcohol use in parks, including minors, drinking games; issues reminder about rules
As summer officially begins, and with worrisome signs of more alcohol use in Bend’s parks, the Bend Park and Recreation District is reminding…
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City of Bend reminds that Home Energy Score requirement for home sales begins July 1
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The city of Bend is reminding home sellers and buyers that the city’s new Home Energy Score Program goes into effect on…
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Bend resident shares frustrations about strangers sifting through recycling bins in residential neighborhoods
Some frustrated Bend residents say they’ve experienced people going into their recycling cans to retrieve…
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Smoke alarms awaken, alert residents to deck fire that caused $150,000 damage to home on Powell Butte Highway
Smoke alarms awakened and alerted residents to a deck fire that caused $150,000 in damage at a home east of Bend late Saturday night. Fire…
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City of Bend road and traffic report: Week of June 19-25
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the city of Bend’s road and traffic report for the week of June 19-25. Street Preservation – Various major streets…
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Mini-bike rider seriously injured in collision with SUV at SW Bend intersection; police cite both driver and rider
A mini-bike rider was seriously injured in a collision with an SUV at a southwest Bend intersection Friday evening, a crash in which police cited…
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With walkout finally over, Bend state Sen. Tim Knopp looks at the tasks at hand
Hundreds of bills await Senate votes, 80 on the budget alone, with the boycott over and a June 25th adjournment deadline looming. We talked Friday…
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‘She’s like good luck for me’: Bend pole vault athlete is chasing Olympic dream, with twin sister by her side
Qualifying for the Olympics is no easy task, but a former Bend Senior High student is determined to get…
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Kids head into summer as Bend-La Pine Schools celebrate last day of the school year
Students at Bear Creek Elementary in Bend celebrated that last day Friday with a continuation of a long tradition — a hallway walk and hand-slapping…
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Bend jury trial underway for father seeking $15 million from Mt. Bachelor, Powdr after son’s 2018 tree-well death
A jury heard a third day of testimony Friday in a $15 million wrongful death lawsuit filed against Mt. Bachelor and its parent Powdr Corp., by the…
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American Red Cross offers free pet first aid app, provides preparation guidelines on packing emergency supplies
When there’s a crisis, it’s important to include your furry friends in your plans. The American Red Cross reminds everyone to include your…
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Bend Chamber announces 28 Leadership Bend Class of 2023 graduatesÂ
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Chamber, in partnership with Taylor Northwest, is pleased to announce the Leadership Bend Class of 2023 graduates.…
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The 2023 Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo returns for its 103rd run
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – One of the biggest highlights at the fair are the musical acts. On Thursday, at 10 Barrel East in Bend, the star-studded…
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