Update: Missing Bend teen in foster care has been found, Oregon DHS says
The Oregon Department of Human Services Child Welfare Division said Monday that a missing Bend 16-year-old in foster care who was “believed to be in…
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‘First of its kind’ apartment complex with shared kitchens coming to NE Bend
Hiatus Homes has been designing and building cottage-style tiny homes for nearly 10 years, but its new project is a first of its kind for Bend.…
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AirLink helicopter crashes while landing at Christmas Valley Airport; 2 of 4 crew members seriously injured
An AirLink helicopter on a flight from Bend crashed Wednesday evening while landing at the Christmas Valley Airport to pick up a patient, injuring…
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Bend Municipal Airport pilots welcome word of $4.8 million grant to fund air traffic control tower
The Bend Municipal Airport is the third busiest public-use airport in Oregon, and it’s been in need of an air traffic control tower for a while now.…
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Oregon equine community on edge after 2 Deschutes County horses catch deadly virus, are put down
The Oregon equine community is on edge, after two Deschutes County horses were euthanized shortly after showing symptoms of equine herpes virus or…
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Bend man’s two murder trials in killing of woman, two brothers delayed until early 2023
A judge on Thursday reset for early next year the two murder trials of Randall Kilby, accused of fatally assaulting a woman on Christmas Day 2020 and…
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Here’s the process the city of Bend will use to fill 2 council vacancies, and how to apply
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend city councilors declared two Council vacancies at their Wednesday night meeting, triggering a selection process that is…
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Bend city councilors OK controversial shelter codes; Gena Goodman Campbell sworn in as interim mayor
On a momentous, emotional night, Bend city councilors unanimously approved the controversial codes for homeless shelters, after some changes, and at…
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Bend autism program designated as training site for educators across Oregon
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – High Desert Education Service District’s Bridges program has been designated as an autism training site for educators…
Continue ReadingFormer mayor’s remains pulled from Willamette River
YAMHILL, Ore. (AP) — A medical examiner has confirmed the human remains found inside a vehicle pulled from the Willamette River last week are those…
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St. Charles Health System cuts workforce by 181 positions amid mounting financial challenges, operating losses
Faced with skyrocketing contract labor, equipment and supply costs — and flat revenue — St. Charles Health System leadership announced Wednesday…
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Ashton Eaton to address University of Oregon commencement ceremony
One of the greatest athletes ever to wear the University of Oregon’s green and yellow is the keynote speaker for this year’s…
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Bend City Councilor Rita Schenkelberg resigning; council to discuss mayor, council vacancies Wednesday night
Bend City Councilor Rita Schenkelberg has informed the city and colleagues of plans to resign this week, a decision coming a week after Mayor Sally…
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Newest version of Bend-made AdvenChair conquers Grand Canyon trail challenge
NewsChannel 21 has followed the progress of Bend inventor Geoff Babb’s AdvenChair, an all-terrain wheelchair, over the years. Recently, on a second…
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Bend-La Pine Schools to honor 76 staff members for excellence
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Thursday evening, Bend-La Pine Schools will celebrate 76 staff members who make a positive difference in the lives of…
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Bend Fire & Rescue welcomes new Fire Marshal Jason Bolen
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Fire & Rescue said Monday it is excited to welcome Jason Bolen as the agency’s new fire marshal. “I am thrilled to be…
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Bend Park and Rec hosting swim-focused hiring event on Wednesday
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With summer coming and increasing recreation operations right around the corner, Bend Park and Recreation District is hosting a…
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City of Bend road and traffic report: Week of May 16-22
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the city of Bend’s road and traffic report for the week of May 16-22. Happy Girls Special Event – This special…
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Volunteers sought for city of Bend’s Let’s Pull Together clean-up event
From 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, May 21, the City of Bend, local partners and dedicated volunteers will join together for Let’s Pull Together,…
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Bend Brewfest kicks off in Old Mill District
The two-day Bend Brewfest kicked off Friday in the Old Mill District, with more than 65 breweries on tap. We asked several attendees what beers they…
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