Bend Parade of Flags returns with downtown flag display to mark Armed Forces Day
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Saturday, Armed Forces Day marked the beginning of the 19th year of the Bend Parade of Flags, overseen by the Bend Heroes…
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Special Report: Redmond’s Safe Parking Program offers path out of homelessness, gains continued funding
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — According to preliminary data from the Homeless Leadership Coalition’s 2024 Point-In-Time Count, the number of homelessness…
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Past DAWNS House resident says she, other women experienced assault, harassment and poor living conditions
A former resident who lived at DAWNS House is recounting her challenging time in the sober living community. Amanda Dziak lived in the home with her…
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‘Puzzled:’ In-home child care operators struggle to fill slots; NeighborImpact says accessibility, ‘stigma’ are key issues
Many parents in Central Oregon say they have been struggling to find ample child care, resulting in a consensus that that the region, like many other…
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Another 344 acres of prescribed burning planned Monday west of Bend, near Cascade Lakes Welcome Station
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District firefighters plan to resume prescribed burn operations a mile west of Bend near the Cascade Lakes…
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Wanted Prineville man flees police, barricades in home, leading to SWAT team call-out, six-hour standoff and arrest
A Prineville man wanted on a Deschutes County warrant eluded police who tried to pull him over, ran into a home and refused to come out Thursday…
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All but one of Central Oregon’s cities – Sisters – were still growing last year, according to new Census Bureau estimates
It’s been a long time since Bend and Deschutes County often led not just the state but were among the fastest-growing spots in the country. But…
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Young bald eagle treated for severe lead poisoning doing well; Think Wild advocates use of non-lead ammunition
Think Wild, Bend’s wildlife hospital and conservation center, performed a procedure Thursday on a juvenile bald eagle suffering from severe lead…
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Special Report: Building homes and confidence with Habitat for Humanity’s Women’s Build Week
Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity is hosting their first Women’s Build Week since 2019, a rewarding experience for all…
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Bend Police release details of stabbing, abduction and manhunt as witnesses relate frightening encounter
Police released more details Thursday about a Bend man who abducted his mother-in-law, then stabbed her and his estranged wife before fleeing…
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City of Bend to hold ribbon-cutting, mark long-awaited completion of Wilson Avenue Corridor Project
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Next Tuesday, the city of Bend will celebrate the long-awaited completion of the Wilson Avenue Corridor Project with a brief…
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Forest Road 4254 on Ochoco National Forest repaired, reopened after heavy rain caused washout
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Forest Service has successfully repaired and reopened a section of Forest Service Road 4254, which was closed last week…
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Democrats raise concerns about Republicans meddling in a competitive Oregon primary
By KEVIN FREKING and BRIAN SLODYSKO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A new political action committee has begun pouring money into a key Oregon…
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Dahnte Cegers, Bend murder suspect’s brother, returns to court in July after another delay in entering plea
Following several delays, Dahnte Cegers appeared in court Wednesday afternoon for a hearing on a possible change in release conditions and possibly…
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Piggy banks and future plans: Three Rivers School kindergartners start saving early with Mini Bank Program
(Update: Adding video, comments from students, First Interstate Bank) SUNRIVER, Ore .(KTVZ) — Â Kindergartners in Sunriver have been learning early…
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‘Critical funding tool’: Bend hiking SDC fees to cover growth costs; some homebuilders hesitant to start new projects
Bend city councilors recently approved increases to system development charges, the one-time fees developers pay to support growing infrastructure…
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Deschutes County Circuit Court moving to new jury summons form via postcard, adding online portal
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Monday, May 20, Deschutes County Circuit Court will begin mailing out jury summons in a new format, according to Angie…
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As builders and developers prepare for Bend’s SDC fee hikes, we take a look at the reasons and the expected impacts
Also gave first, unanimous thumbs-up to pay raises for future councilors, mayor BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Decades ago, when a much smaller city of Bend…
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State agencies plan open houses, first June 3 in Redmond, on community wildfire programs, revised draft hazard map
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — A series of six open houses about the state’s new community wildfire risk reduction programs are scheduled June 3 through…
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‘A greater heart’: Museum at Warm Springs reopens to the public after 5-month closure to replace HVAC system
The Museum at Warm Springs reopened to the public Tuesday morning, after an unexpectedly long closure since last Dec. 18 for the installation of a…
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