James Taylor and His All-Star Band to perform May 28 at Bend’s Hayden Homes Amphitheater
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — James Taylor and His All-Star Band will perform at Hayden Homes Amphitheater over Memorial Day Weekend…
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Rep. Jason Kropf of Bend introduces bill to boost Oregon’s early literacy efforts
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – This week, members of the Oregon House and Senate took action to support the state’s young learners with the introduction…
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‘They inspire me’: Portland Thorns practice in Bend, meet and sign autographs for young fans
With the reigning National Women’s Soccer League champion Portland Thorns’ 2023 season opener about a month away, the team stopped in Central…
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Deschutes Market-Hamehook Road intersection about to get a roundabout, safety improvements
An increasingly busy intersection just east of Bend is getting a big upgrade to boost safety and handle the traffic, with one big, familiar addition…
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Deschutes County 911 dispatchers getting false emergency calls due to new Apple iPhone feature
A new crash detection feature on certain Apple products we’re rolled out to iOS users in November. The feature is doing what it’s designed to do in…
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Bend Chamber announces recipients of 2023 Business Excellence Awards
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Chamber is proud to announce the recipients of the 2023 Business Excellence Awards, sponsored by US Bank. These awards…
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SW Bend neighbors voice concerns over proposed Tetherow-area subdivision, city hearings officer
Several neighbors and Tetherow residents voiced their concerns with a proposed subdivision in southwest Bend — and the hearings officer presiding…
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Bend Park and Recreation District spring recreation program registration opens Feb. 6-8
The Bend Park and Recreation District is looking ahead to longer days and thawing temperatures for its spring recreation…
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Bend councilors wrestle with issues and legal situation, vote 5-2 not to hear appeal of disputed gas station
It was almost inevitable that in the end, emotions would run high among some foes of a long-disputed proposed southeast Bend station Wednesday night,…
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City of Bend plans to expand Outback water treatment facility, buy 51 acres of USFS land
The city of Bend is interested in buying 51 acres of the Deschutes National Forest to expand its Outback water treatment facility, but it still has…
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Green Bend company moves into new arena, offering recycled plastic panels to turn into furniture
A Bend business known for sustainability has a new venture: It’s making furniture from the plastic handles that hold your six-pack together.…
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Failed heater sparks Juniper Ridge motor home fire, spreads to 2 vehicles, camp
A failed heater sparked a fire Wednesday morning that destroyed a motor home, two vehicles and an adjacent tarped area in the city-owned Juniper…
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Employer application process opens for Bend Chamber, Kôr Community Land Trust workforce housing pilot
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Chamber and Kôr Community Land Trust announced Wednesday the opening of the employer application process for the…
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Knopp bill, backed by all 30 senators, would ban state workers’ out-of-state travel reimbursements
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – In August 2022, Willamette Week published a story which highlighted a Department of Administrative Services policy allowing…
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Redmond man arrested, accused of stealing more than $100,000 from construction co. he worked for
A Redmond man has been arrested and arraigned on a dozen counts of aggravated theft, identity theft and forgery, accused of forging checks and making…
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Bend teen and her high-flying guinea pig, Abby, leap into Guinness Book of World Records
The bond between a pet and its owner led to a Guinness World Record for a Bend teen and her pet guinea pig.…
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New Bend doggy day care picks up your furry friend on school bus for off-leash hikes, overnight boarding
A new dog day care service will pick your pooch up and take them to a 20-acre ranch for off-leash hikes, using a bright yellow school bus as their…
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Central Oregon Realtors using new AI-based program ChatGPT to advance their workflow
A new technology called chat generative pre-rained transformer or ChatGPT is transforming the way people do business. It’s free, and just requires…
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Bend’s Honey Canney enjoys her 107th birthday party
Honey Canney was kind enough to share her thoughts and her key to life — ‘love and be loved’ — at her 107th birthday party Monday at Bend’s…
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Supporters see planned Bend bike-pedestrian bridge as key east-west link to meeting future needs
A city councilor and businesses in the Bend Central District tell NewsChannel 21’s Patrick Priest why they see a planned east-west bike and…
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