Breast Cancer Awareness: Addressing fears
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Breast cancer is the most-feared cancer among women. With a diagnosis comes various stages of coping including unease,…
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‘A perfect fit’: Budd + Finn, a ‘classy souvenirs’ store, set to open next month in Bend’s Old Mill District
Kevin Pilla cut his teeth in the retail industry working on the East Coast for giants like Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s and Tommy…
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The power of the Green Bag: Bend Food Project collects non-perishable food every 2 months for those in need
The Bend Food Project was started eight years ago, to help local pantries like The Giving Plate provide food to people who need it. It’s run…
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OSU Board approves strategic plan, including goal to nearly double OSU-Cascades enrollment by 2030
The Oregon State University Board of Trustees on Friday accepted a university strategic plan that will guide Oregon State through 2030, and in which…
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Shepherd’s House to hold Winter Coat and Gear Drive event Saturday at Bend, Redmond shelters
(Update: Adding video, interview) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Shepherd’s House Ministries, a dedicated non-profit organization committed to supporting our…
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Bend Venture Conference winners – including two Bend companies – pitch for, receive investments totaling nearly $600K
Economic Development for Central Oregon (EDCO) hosted the 20th  Annual Bend Venture Conference for the past two days at locations around Bend.…
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Downtown Bend landmark set for revival: Old post office to become boutique hotel
The nearly 20,000-square-foot historic Post Office Plaza in downtown Bend, has been an iconic city landmark since its construction in 1932. And now,…
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‘It’s certainly a load off their shoulders’: Grant funds solar power for new Bend-Redmond Habitat townhomes
Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity announced Tuesday that a $60,000 grant from All Points North Foundation will supply solar power to its new homes…
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City of Bend road and traffic report: Week of October 23-29
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the city of Bend’s road and traffic report for the week of October 23-29. Daly Estates Drive between Caleb Place…
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Adult remains found a year ago by Bend teen swimmer in Deschutes River still unidentified; case closed, for now
More than a year after a teen girl swimming in the Deschutes River in Bend found human bones underwater, an attempted DNA test was unable to obtain a…
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‘We’re just so grateful for our partnership’: Hayden Homes helps build, donates 20 kids’ bikes to Every Child C.O
Every Child Central Oregon and Hayden Homes are holding a dynamic celebratory donation event Thursday afternoon, where at least 20 bikes will be…
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Street Dog Hero’s ‘freedom flight’ brings 35 rescued Oklahoma dogs to Bend, their most ever in one trip
Bend nonprofit Street Dog Hero welcomed its largest flight of rescued dogs in the organization’s history Thursday afternoon, as 35 furry friends from…
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At joint committee’s first meeting, Knopp calls Measure 110 a ‘fundamental failure’ that must be fixed in ‘short session’
The Oregon Legislature’s Joint Committee on Addiction and Community Safety Response had its first meeting Wednesday in Salem.…
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After ‘loophole’ closed, Deschutes County commissioners vote 3-0 to fully cover abortion services for county workers
Deschutes County commissioners voted 3-0 Wednesday to approve changes to the county’s Employee Benefits Plan for 2024, which changed course from last…
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October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month: COCC professor suggests several ways for everyone to stay safe online
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, an effort to raise awareness about the importance of staying safe online. When it comes to cybersecurity,…
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Bend woman accused in fatal dog mauling at homeless camp appears in court; Nov. 7 plea date set
A Bend woman whose three dogs allegedly fatally mauled a man at a Juniper Ridge homeless camp in July made her first court appearance Tuesday on…
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Ask the Mayor: Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler answers your questions on transportation issues
This month, Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler answers viewer questions from Bola Gbadebo about the reasons for a planned transportation fee, safety on…
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City of Bend invites public to open house on 261-acre Stevens Road Tract development
(Update: Adding video interview with Senior Planner Damian Syrnyk, KTVZ.COM Poll) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend community is invited to an…
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Bend man, suspect in serious-injury DUII hit-and-run, arrested in Sweet Home after wild police chase
A 49-year-old Bend man accused of a serious-injury DUII hit-and-run crash led officers from several agencies on a pursuit Saturday afternoon –…
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Bend Park & Rec struggling with rise in drug use of park restrooms, graffiti and costly damage at area parks
The Bend Park and Recreation District says it has experienced a steep increase in illegal activities and costly vandalism in its restrooms and said…
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