Bend Archives

‘The WRAP’ keeps both Bend PD and their suspects safe

February 6, 2020 7:01 pm KTVZ

A few years ago, Bend police officers began using a tool called ‘The WRAP.’ They say the restraint device not only protects them, but can also…

Summit standout named Gatorade’s Oregon XC Runner of Year — again

February 6, 2020 7:52 pm KTVZ

Fiona Max is a unique athlete with a unique story. She joined the cross-country team at Summit High School as a sophomore. Just three seasons later,…

Study: Meth-related deaths in Oregon up 400%

February 6, 2020 5:55 pm KTVZ

Amid a sharp rise in Oregon’s methamphetamine-related deaths, Rep. Greg Walden, R-Ore., wrote a piece for a Portland newspaper Thursday, pleading for…

Two arrested in NE Bend armed robbery

February 5, 2020 10:04 pm Barney Lerten

Two suspects were arrested Wednesday in a robbery at gunpoint of two Bend teens in northeast Bend last Sunday evening, officers…

Bend begins effort to pass $190 million transportation bond measure

February 6, 2020 11:06 am KTVZ

One day after Bend city councilors unanimously agreed to ask voters in May for $190 million in transportation bonds, community members were…

Bend councilors send $190 million transportation bond measure to May ballot

February 5, 2020 5:39 pm KTVZ, Barney Lerten

Bend city councilors unanimously agreed Wednesday night to ask voters in May to approve bonds of up to $190 million to pay for improved traffic flow,…

Bend-La Pine Schools panel proposes middle, high school attendance areas

February 5, 2020 11:40 am KTVZ News Partners

The Bend-La Pine Schools’ Attendance Area Review Committee on Wednesday recommended proposed new middle and high school attendance areas to…

Bend plans to make 36 traffic signals smarter

February 5, 2020 4:53 pm KTVZ

Bend plans upgrades to improve the timing and function of three-dozen traffic signals around the…

Update: Missing Bend-area man found safe

February 4, 2020 2:43 pm KTVZ News Partners

A missing Bend-area homeless man who prompted a public alert Tuesday has been found safe at a camp in the Juniper Ridge area, Deschutes County…

Bend bus driver returns ‘rowdy’ students to school, some parents angry

February 4, 2020 11:31 am KTVZ

A letter was sent home to parents of students at Pine Ridge Elementary School about a school bus incident Monday as some voiced their frustrations…

Bend coyote’s dog attack sparks concern among pet owners

February 3, 2020 6:33 pm KTVZ

Coyote sightings are fairly common in the Bend area, but after one coyote viciously attacked a dog recently, some pet owners are expressing concern…

Bend Police Dept. seeks Community Academy participants

February 3, 2020 3:33 pm KTVZ News Partners

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Police Department Community Academy (formerly known as the Citizen’s Academy) has received recognition as a national…

Bend sees warmer January, about as wet (or snowy) as usual

February 3, 2020 10:41 am KTVZ News Partners

Temperatures recorded in January at the Bend Airport were warmer than normal for the month, but despite average precipitation, the total since last…

Bend driver critically injured in Hwy. 20-Cooley Road crash

February 1, 2020 12:44 am Barney Lerten

An 89-year-old Bend man was critically injured Friday evening when he failed to stop at a stop sign on Cooley Road, stopped in the middle of Highway…

Hundreds of 2020 census jobs coming to Central Oregon

January 31, 2020 6:08 pm KTVZ

The federal government is looking to hire hundreds of people here in Central Oregon. The U.S Census Bureau is recruiting employees to help with…

Two Bend kitchen fires reported in 24 hours

January 31, 2020 12:05 pm KTVZ News Partners

A southeast Bend apartment four-plex was evacuated Friday morning due to a kitchen fire that investigators said was caused by a Keurig K-cup carousel…