Bend man arrested, accused of threatening to kill another man with bow and arrow
An argument between two men at a Bend homeless camp turned hostile in unusual fashion Thursday morning when police said a 36-year old man got and…
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Bend police arrest Idaho escapee after chase in Pilot Butte Cemetery
Bend police officers caught and arrested an Idaho escapee at the Pilot Butte Cemetery Thursday morning after an attempted traffic stop and brief…
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St. Charles drops COVID-19 vaccination requirement for workers, if they get exemption, wear N95 mask
St. Charles Health System said Thursday it is now allowing unvaccinated people who get a medical or religious exception to Oregon’s vaccine mandate…
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Bend-La Pine Schools temporarily pull Seesaw messaging app due to hack, sending of explicit image
Bend La Pine Schools have temporarily removed a popular messaging app for teachers and parents from student and teacher iPads due to a hack of the…
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State approves conceptual plan for new 261-acre SE Bend neighborhood on Stevens Road Tract
A conceptual plan to develop the Stevens Road Tract, a 261-acre parcel of land located southeast of Bend just outside of city limits, has been…
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OSU-Cascades research, sponsored activities attract over $5.7 million in past year
Research and other grant funding at Oregon State University – Cascades reached more than $5.7 million during the past fiscal year ended June 30, a…
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Visit Bend seeks community input on Bend Sustainability Fund grants
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Weighing in on where to invest $1 million is enticing enough, but Visit Bend is sweetening the pot with a chance to choose who…
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Eastside Safeway, scene of recent shooting, set to reopen Wednesday at 6 a.m.
Bend’s Eastside Safeway, the scene of a shooting that claimed three lives, including the shooter, on August 28th, is set to reopen at 6 a.m.…
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Decision 2022 debate: Bend mayoral candidates Melanie Kebler, Chris Piper Part 2
On Tuesday evening, NewsChannel 21 hosted the first in a series of debates between candidates in the November general election. First up: Bend…
Continue ReadingDecision 2022 debate: Bend mayoral candidates Melanie Kebler, Chris Piper, Part 1
On Tuesday evening, NewsChannel 21 hosted the first in a series of debates between candidates in the November general election. First up: Bend…
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Vandalism rises across Bend parks; Ponderosa Park has had the most incidents
People enjoying parks around Bend are now having to put up with an illegal and increasing eyesore –…
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Bend Bombers golf team takes 2nd in PGA Jr. regionals after tie-breaker with defending champs
Eleven-year-old Holden Baird and eight other young golfers traveled to Canyon Springs golf course in Twin Falls, Idaho this past weekend to compete…
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Bend Park and Rec plans changes, offers survey in bid to avoid future program registration meltdowns
The Bend Park and Recreation District is reaching out to program participants with a survey as it weighs plans to better address a big jump in…
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Bend Heroes Foundation, first responders to display flags on Sunday to mark Patriot Day
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — To honor the innocent victims and families of the terrorist attacks on on our nation 21 years ago on Sept. 11, 2001, Bend Heroes…
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City of Bend road and traffic report: Week of Sept. 12-18
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the city of Bend’s road and traffic report for the week of Sept. 12-18. Parrell Road between Calvin Way and Shady…
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Inaugural Bend Wine Month in October to celebrate area wineries
Pacific Northwest wineries have made their mark on the Bend community and are joining forces this October for the inaugural Bend Wine Month.…
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Bend 17-year-old arrested on attempted murder, other charges in shooting at large ‘rave party’ west of town
A 17-year-old Bend male was arrested Thursday on attempted murder, assault and other charges, accused of shooting another 17-year-old male during a…
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Bend police make 28 arrests during 4-month operation targeting those seeking sex with minors
Bend police said Thursday they made 28 arrests during a four-month operation aimed at combating human trafficking, sex work and luring of minors,…
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City of Bend looking into hydropower potential
The city of Bend is seeking proposals from consultants to study the feasibility of adding hydropower facilities to the existing water…
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Bend city councilors reflect on Safeway tragedy, discuss vehicle aspect of unsanctioned camping codes
Bend residents have been feeling the effects of the recent shooting at the Eastside Safeway, so it was inevitable that it would come to the…
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