Bend Archives

‘People are desperate to learn more’: COCC holds talk examining Middle East conflict, featuring noted professor

November 2, 2023 3:24 pm Jillian Fortner

COCC students, faculty and members of the community gathered in Wille Hall Wednesday for the History Department’s free event “Understanding…

‘It’s a floating restaurant’: Coast Guard chef pays a visit, gives demonstration at COCC’s Cascade Culinary Institute

November 15, 2023 5:34 pm KTVZ

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — At COCC’s Cascade Culinary Institute, students had a special guest chef Wednesday, focusing on desserts. It’s part of an effort…

Bend’s LeapFrog Design receives $400K federal grant to develop nature-based reuse of non-potable graywater

November 15, 2023 3:50 pm KTVZ News Partners

Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley announced Wednesday a nearly $400,000 federal grant to LeapFrog Design in Bend to develop a nature-based treatment…

‘It’s like cooking for your family’: COCC’s Cascade Culinary Institute trains ‘Coasties’ for shipboard chef duties

November 10, 2022 11:57 am KTVZ

There are a few kitchens in the Jungers Culinary Center on the Central Oregon Community College campus. It’s home to the Cascade Culinary Institute.…

Bend-La Pine Schools, teachers union report progress, are hopeful as contract bargaining talks continue

November 15, 2023 12:00 pm KTVZ

Weekly, full-day negotiating sessions are continuing between bargaining teams representing Bend-La Pine Schools and the Bend Education Association,…

Ask the Mayor: Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler answers your questions, from affordable housing to safer bike paths

November 15, 2023 10:52 am KTVZ

Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler returned to NewsChannel 21 at Sunrise on Wednesday, responding to viewer questions posed by Bola Gbadebo on issues ranging…

‘Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day’ observed in Bend with special gathering

November 14, 2023 6:52 pm Matthew Draxton

Commute Options organized a Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day in Bend, a national day honoring a brave 6-year-old girl who walked to a school in…

Bethlehem Inn and Shepherd’s House Ministries’ shelters in Bend are ready for the winter season

November 14, 2023 11:51 am Dylan Anderman

The Bethlehem Inn and Shepherd’s House Ministries in Bend report they are taking in homeless people at a fairly constant rate ahead of the winter…

Nonprofit Thistle & Nest building 160 affordable homes in region, now accepting applications

November 9, 2023 2:52 pm KTVZ

Thistle & Nest, a Central Oregon-based nonprofit started back in March, has announced the launch of “an ambitious and impactful affordable…

Bend painter Lindsay Gilmore chosen to create 2023 Old Mill District Winter Art Series piece

November 14, 2023 10:34 am KTVZ News Partners

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend artist Lindsay Gilmore admits she gets a little giddy while perusing homes on Zillow and randomly catches a quick glimpse…

Hayden Homes Amphitheater honored for sustainability efforts

November 13, 2023 8:54 pm Tyson Beauchemin

Bend’s Hayden Homes Amphitheater recently received several honors for its sustainability and recycling efforts, from diverting waste from landfills…

Bend’s family-owned McDonald’s marks 50 years with special cheeseburger deal

November 13, 2023 6:42 pm Tyson Beauchemin

The family that brought McDonald’s to Bend a half-century ago is still behind the counter, and celebrated the golden anniversary of the Golden Arches…

Time to ‘Ask the Mayor’ of Bend, Melanie Kebler, your questions; she’ll answer at Sunrise next Wednesday

November 9, 2023 8:22 pm KTVZ

We have another monthly ‘Ask the Mayor’ segment next Wednesday at Sunrise with Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler. Feel free to submit your questions to us -…

‘Safer, more welcoming space’: Bend Endurance Academy shows off its new youth climbing facility

November 12, 2023 11:42 am KTVZ

The nonprofit Bend Endurance Academy held an open house Sunday to show off its new youth climbing facility, for kids ranging from 7 years old…

Cooking fire causes $30,000 damage to SE Bend home; fire official offers safety tips ahead of holiday meals

November 10, 2023 9:11 pm Barney Lerten

A neighbor used an extinguisher to help stop a cooking fire spreading from the kitchen of a southeast Bend home Friday evening, but not before about…

Bend 22nd annual Veterans Day Parade brings out crowds to thank and honor those who served our country

October 20, 2023 1:20 pm KTVZ

Veterans Day is a time we thank and honor America’s veterans for their service to our country. The 22nd annual Bend Veterans Day Parade set off…

‘Bob the Bend Rock’ gets his own Facebook page, becomes tourist destination after 8 cars fall victim to him this year

November 10, 2023 7:03 pm KTVZ

Bob is the latest Bend feature taking the spotlight, far and wide. In this case it’s really B.O.B., which stands for Big Obvious Boulder. But this…

Bend Metropolitan Planning Organization seeks applicants for opening on technical advisory, budget committees

November 10, 2023 3:10 pm KTVZ News Partners

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Community committees are a great way to get involved with the City government. The Bend Metropolitan Planning Organization…

Bend Heroes Foundation, volunteers to install 275 flags at memorial, downtown on Veterans Day

November 10, 2023 8:54 am KTVZ News Partners

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Heroes Foundation and volunteers will install 275 flags at Bend Heroes Memorial in Brooks Park and downtown Bend on…

‘They just worked super hard for us’: Bend High honors C.O. veterans at annual school assembly

November 9, 2023 11:17 am KTVZ

A patriotic tradition continued in Red, White and Blue fashion at Bend High on Thursday as dozens of area veterans came to the campus for a warm…