There’s Good News: NICU families reunite at St. Charles Bend for heartwarming event
Families who had children treated in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at St. Charles Bend gathered on Saturday for a reunion event. The celebration…
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Mt. Bachelor kicks off summer season June 25 with bike park, events and new activities
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mt. Bachelor will begin its summer operations on Thursday, June 25, offering a downhill bike park, sunset dinners and other…
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End of an era: Bend High students say goodbye to old building on last day of school
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Today marked the final day of classes for many schools in the Bend-La Pine district, including Bend Senior High School. For…
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Ask the Mayor: Bend’s Melanie Kebler responds to questions about fireworks, e-bikes, and more
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — From concerns for the upcoming 4th of July fireworks show due to dry conditions to e-bike enforcement, KTVZ asked Bend Mayor…
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OnPoint grant funds BendNEXT program for emerging Central Oregon leaders
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — OnPoint Community Credit Union has awarded a $3,500 grant to the BendNEXT Foundation to fund leadership development scholarships…
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Bend’s 15th Street and Ferguson Road intersection to close for construction
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) Construction on the roundabout at the intersection of 15th Street and Ferguson Road in Bend, Ore., will begin June 22. The…
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Cascades East Transit and Bend schools partner for free student bus passes this summer
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) Cascades East Transit and Bend-La Pine Schools are partnering to provide free summer bus passes to all current students. These…
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Bend-La Pine School District launches free summer meal program for kids ages 1 to 18
(Update: Summer lunch program offers La Pine students the option to take their lunch to-go) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — When the school year ends,…
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Run, play, rescue: Heroes on the Run returns with 7th annual Bend event benefiting Street Dog Hero
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The 7th Annual Heroes on the Run event, presented by Subaru of Bend, will take place on Sunday, June 14, in Bend’s Old Mill…
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First Responders Rush to Rollover Accident in Bend; No injuries reported
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Police along with Bend Fire and Rescue responded to a rollover crash on NE 3rd Street and NE Marshall Avenue around noon…
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Water supply crisis in Tumalo leaves residents high and dry
TUMALO, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Tumalo resident says his irrigation water has been completely shut off, despite having deeded water rights, as drought…
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There’s Good News: Graduation season is here for Central Oregon students
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon high school graduates are celebrating the start of summer–and their adult lives. One KTVZ viewer, Angela Salido,…
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Bend-La Pine Schools appoints two new principals
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-La Pine Schools Superintendent Steven Cook announced the hiring of new principals for W.E. Miller Elementary School and Sky…
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City of Bend benefits from mild winter with reduced street wear and snow fund savings
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) Bend’s mild winter allowed city projects to proceed without interruption and facilitated more effective street maintenance. The…
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There’s Good News: Windermere brokers volunteer at The Family Kitchen in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) Brokers from Windermere are volunteering their time to prepare and serve food at The Family Kitchen in Bend. The Family Kitchen is…
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Decision 2026: Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler to run for reelection
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler announced Monday, June 8th, that she will seek re-election for a second term in November 2026. Kebler…
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New creative arts center opens in Bend with focus on teens
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A once-vacant building on NE Greenwood Avenue is becoming a new creative hub for Bend’s youth and local artists. The Open…
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There’s Good News: AT&T and Camp Fire Central Oregon team up to distribute 100 laptops in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — AT&T and Camp Fire Central Oregon partnered to distribute 100 refurbished laptops and offer digital safety training to…
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Mountain View High School celebrates Class of 2026 graduation
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Against a stunning sunset, Mountain View High School celebrated the Class of 2026, honoring 271 graduates, including…
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Bend Doctor Who Took Charge During Deadly Hantavirus Outbreak Finally Returns Home
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After weeks spent aboard a cruise ship off the coast of Africa, followed by a lengthy stay inside one of the nation’s most…
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