Bend Archives

Balloons Over Bend among returning C.O. summer events

July 8, 2021 3:27 pm KTVZ News Partners

The annual Balloons Over Bend event, a crowd favorite, returns later this month after a COVID-19-caused pause last…

Bend-area high school students in ‘crunch time’ as they prep for national solar car competition

July 7, 2021 11:42 am KTVZ

A group of Bend-area high schoolers have been working tirelessly to make their solar powered car ready for the national stage, and it’s almost show…

‘He’s very loved, and very missed’: Parents of Bend teen killed in Wickiup Reservoir crash speak of their loss

July 7, 2021 11:55 am KTVZ

Anthony “AJ” Clough, 17, had just received his driver license on June 24. He was getting ready to buy his first car and enjoy summer break before…

Commute Options launches new vanpool program; subsidy offered for new riders

July 7, 2021 8:17 pm KTVZ

A new vanpool program is available for commuters across Deschutes County.
It’s meant for five or more workers who share a similar commute and…

Bend Fire & Rescue offers defensible space help in new ‘Own Your Zone’ campaign

July 7, 2021 4:47 pm KTVZ News Partners

Bend Fire & Rescue and the city of Bend announced Wednesday a new wildfire preparedness campaign to empower the community with tools to create…

Teens learn leadership skills at Camp Fire Central Oregon’s Junior Counselor Program

July 6, 2021 8:06 pm KTVZ

Some Central Oregon teenagers are getting a head start on how to handle adult…

Bend Fire thanks community for quiet Fourth, says city fireworks use ban may be extended

July 6, 2021 6:26 pm KTVZ News Partners

Bend Fire & Rescue thanked the community Tuesday for following the city’s ban on personal use fireworks and said the city’s action could be…

Rude awakening: Wash. man accused of smashing windows at 3 downtown Bend businesses

July 6, 2021 11:08 am KTVZ

Three downtown Bend businesses began their post-holiday work week Tuesday with smashed windows to repair and conversations with police, who arrested…

New NE Bend neighborhood park opens to the public on former family pasture

July 6, 2021 11:41 am KTVZ News Partners

A new neighborhood park that was formerly a family pasture is now open to the public in northeast Bend’s Orchard District, the Bend Park and Rec…

Fireworks can spook dogs into running away, but Bend shelter reports fewer strays

July 5, 2021 11:42 am KTVZ

Independence Day is a time of patriotism and celebration, but it’s also a time of year that can be quite a scare for dogs and other animals spooked…

Except for a few incidents, Bend first responders say fireworks ban over holiday was successful

July 5, 2021 11:22 am KTVZ

Typically, the Bend police and fire departments have their hands full at this time of year, but representatives say the city’s and Deschutes County’s…

2 U.S. flags honoring World War II veterans stolen from Bend installation, recovered

July 5, 2021 6:44 pm KTVZ

There were dozens of World War II veterans’ flags installed at the Veterans Memorial Bridge and on Wall Street on the morning of the Fourth of July,…

Nesting rodent triggers outage, cuts power to nearly 3,000 in Bend

July 5, 2021 1:08 pm Barney Lerten

Unfortunate animal encounters are the cause of power outages now and then, but one that hit nearly 3,000 Pacific Power customers in Bend early Monday…

Bend residents mark Fourth of July with big water balloon fight

July 4, 2021 6:56 pm KTVZ

Bend water balloon fight organizer Stephanie Von Ayden wanted to find a different way to celebrate Independence Day and still cool off under the sun.…