Bend Archives

Bend woman talks of family challenges as her husband works to fight the Bootleg Fire

July 14, 2021 12:00 pm KTVZ

The impact of the fires that have been spreading across Central Oregon take a toll on everyone, including the family of…

‘Please unmask our kids!’: Crowd brings hot debate to Bend-La Pine School Board

July 14, 2021 5:54 pm KTVZ

Dozens of passionate parents showed up at the Bend-La Pine School Board meeting Tuesday evening to voice their opinions on whether young students…

Bend BottleDrop location reports record recyclables intake, causing overflow

July 13, 2021 9:04 pm KTVZ

The Bend BottleDrop is currently getting a higher than average volume of recyclables. In fact, it’s a record…

NE Bend illegal fireworks ‘show’ sparks anger from some neighbors, cheers from others

July 13, 2021 12:02 pm KTVZ

In the midst of an active wildfire season, and with a state of emergency still in place through the end of August, illegal fireworks were shot off…

C.O market owner backing ballot measure that would let grocery stores sell hard liquor

July 13, 2021 11:43 am KTVZ

The owner of three Central Oregon grocery stores is part of a group proposing two ballot measures that would allow hard liquor sales in markets, the…

The Pavilion adds drop-in dodgeball and futsal for adults

July 13, 2021 9:08 am KTVZ News Partners

The Bend Park and Recreation District is adding some lighthearted competition opportunities on warm July evenings, including pick-up dodgeball and…

Bend-La Pine Schools, short of bus drivers, hosting test drive, hiring events

July 12, 2021 11:02 am KTVZ

Bend-La Pine Schools is giving you the chance to try before you apply… to be a school bus…

Les Schwab Tire Centers announces purchase of 9-store Wyoming tire business

July 12, 2021 4:23 pm KTVZ News Partners

Les Schwab Tire Centers, the nation’s highest-ranked, most customer-focused tire retailer, announced Monday it has reached an agreement to acquire…

Oregon medical examiner: 2 deaths at Hunnell Road homeless camp were not caused by heat

July 12, 2021 10:48 am Barney Lerten

Two residents of the homeless camp along Hunnell Road who died recently amid record heat have been determined to have died of other, non-heat-related…

Firefighters stop small SE Bend blaze, say likely caused by camper living in area

July 9, 2021 5:19 pm KTVZ

A brush fire near a southeast Bend neighborhood was quickly stopped late Friday morning, but officials say it had potential to be…

Bend Summer Festival returns this weekend, closes some downtown streets

July 9, 2021 7:18 pm KTVZ

The Bend Summer Festival returns this weekend, and that will draw crowds and close some downtown Bend…

Bend partners will use floater rental fee to fix damage along Deschutes River as use soars

July 9, 2021 11:42 am KTVZ

Having the Deschutes River in Bend’s backyard is part of what makes Central Oregon special. Many Central Oregonians and tourists alike can be found…

Update: Bend police find missing Eugene man

July 9, 2021 3:36 pm KTVZ News Partners

Bend police turned to the public for help Friday afternoon in finding a 59-year-old Eugene man who didn’t return from a run in the Old Mill area…

‘Make a real difference in people’s lives’: Bend gets $2.97 million grant to turn motel into shelter

July 8, 2021 9:30 am KTVZ News Partners

Organizers say one of the last grants made by the state of Oregon’s Project Turnkey marks a turning point for the city of Bend and its houseless…

Woman arrested in break-in at SE Bend auto body, paint shop

July 9, 2021 10:02 am KTVZ

A 31-year-old woman was arrested after breaking into a southeast Bend auto body and paint shop early Friday morning, police said.…

Bend official says extended fireworks use ban could become permanent in the future

July 8, 2021 1:41 pm KTVZ

The city of Bend announced Thursday it is extending the local state of emergency in response to extreme weather conditions through the end of August,…