Bend Archives

After quick change in seasons, ice season begins at The Pavilion in Bend

October 23, 2024 9:39 am KTVZ News Partners

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The season changed quickly, and Bend Park and Recreation District’s ice season at The Pavilion began Wednesday. The 2024-25…

Parent of Pilot Butte MS student with loaded handgun cited; Bend Tech Academy student found with airsoft gun

October 21, 2024 3:26 pm Barney Lerten, Tracee Tuesday

One day after a 12-year-old student was arrested for bringing a loaded handgun from home to Pilot Butte Middle School, police said one parent had…

Two gun-related security incidents at Bend schools in two days

October 22, 2024 10:56 pm KTVZ

We have the latest on a student arrested Monday and parent cited after a loaded handgun was brought to Pilot Butte Middle School and a tip that led…

Bend mail update: USPS catch-up efforts include every-other-day deliveries, ‘borrowing’ workers from other post offices

October 20, 2024 9:40 pm Barney Lerten

Amid more reports of slow or no mail deliveries for several days in Bend’s 97702 ZIP code, the U.S. Postal Service outlined other steps Tuesday it…

‘It really changed the trajectory of my life’: Heart of Oregon Corps expanding program for youth to work on public lands

October 21, 2024 6:10 pm KTVZ

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Recently, the Heart of Oregon Corps got what it called a “game-changer” grant to expand one of its programs for young adults. …

Update: Shari’s Restaurants abruptly closes all Oregon locations

October 21, 2024 5:51 pm KTVZ News Partners

PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW/KTVZ) — Shari’s Restaurants abruptly closed all Oregon locations over the weekend. The Beaverton-based chain faced mounting…

‘Don’t become your diagnosis:’ C.O. breast cancer patient offers advice to others grappling with newly found cases

October 21, 2024 7:43 am Matthew Draxton

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, NewsChannel 21 is sharing the stories of survivors and those still on their journey.…

Bethlehem Inn ranked sixth-best medium-sized organization in ‘100 Best Nonprofits to Work For in Oregon’ list

October 20, 2024 10:40 pm KTVZ News Partners

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bethlehem Inn announced that it ranked No. 6 (out of 100) of the best Medium Organization to work for in the 2024 100 Best…

Sad end to a family dining era: Bend’s Shari’s Restaurants close, joining troubled chain’s other sudden shutdowns

October 20, 2024 6:57 pm Barney Lerten

Redmond’s Shari’s closed days earlier: ‘THE WORLD IS SHORT STAFFED’ BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The doors were still open around 3 p.m. Sunday at the…

Cascades Academy holds College Fair for area HS students to learn about admissions, financial aid processes

October 19, 2024 11:29 pm KTVZ

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Hundreds of area high school students and their parents learned how to navigate the college application process on Saturday at…

Glasstoberfest in Bend offered chance to experience the art of glassblowing, watch demonstrations

October 19, 2024 11:43 am KTVZ

A mother-and-son-owned small business in Bend provided glassblowing demonstrations Saturday. It was the fourth annual Glasstoberfest hosted by AD…

Supporters of Donald Trump hold Bend rally

October 19, 2024 10:46 pm KTVZ

Supporters of former President Donald Trump held a rally Saturday at Bend’s Al Moody Park to support the Republican presidential nominee in the final…

Ribbon cut as Bend’s new, bigger Costco Wholesale opens to big waiting crowd

October 19, 2024 8:09 pm KTVZ News Partners

As big a crowd as you might expect was out early Saturday morning to check out Bend’s new, larger Costco Wholesale store on Bend’s north end, at…

EDCO announces six companies that won funding and recognition at 21st annual Bend Venture Conference

October 19, 2024 1:38 pm KTVZ News Partners

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Economic Development for Central Oregon hosted the 21st annual Bend Venture Conference for the past two days in locations…

Renowned Jazz at the Oxford concert series returns

October 18, 2024 11:52 pm Barney Lerten

The renowned Jazz at the Oxford series returned this week, filling the Oxford Hotel in downtown Bend with soulful rhythms and smooth melodies. Tracee…

Eric Zeece named to lead new Central Oregon Innovation Hub at OSU-Cascades

October 18, 2024 9:55 pm KTVZ News Partners

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Eric Zeece, a business leader with more than 25 years of experience, has been appointed executive director of the new Central…

New NE Bend brewery and taproom charts its own path, already a silver medal-winner

October 18, 2024 8:29 pm KTVZ

Terranaut Beer, a new northeast Bend brewery and taproom, already has won a silver medal at the Great American Beer Festival for a coffee and vanilla…