Lori, Lisa Lubbesmeyer named Old Mill District Winter Art Series artists

BEND, Ore. -- After 17 years working from their Old Mill District studio, twin sisters Lori and Lisa Lubbesmeyer have come to know the area from countless angles.

Friday, Oct 2, 2026

C. Oregon's innovation community to gather for 4th annual High Desert Innovation Week

BEND, Ore. - Central Oregon’s entrepreneurial community will take center stage this fall as Bend hosts the fourth annual High Desert Innovation Week, October 13–16.

Wednesday, Sep 30, 2026

Outdoor debris burning opens Thursday in areas across Central Oregon

BEND, Ore. -- The Central Oregon Fire Chiefs’ Association works with local, state, and federal partners to determine when to collectively open debris burning in the fall.

Wednesday, Sep 30, 2026

Special Bend vodka makes 'Coolest Thing Made in Oregon' finalists

SALEM, Ore. - The first round of voting in the 2026 Coolest Thing Made in Oregon contest concluded Monday, narrowing the list of finalists to eight, including a hazelnut espresso vodka from Bend's Crater Lake Spirits.

Wednesday, Sep 30, 2026

Local action, regional impact: Volunteers clean beaches, rivers and community spaces

Wednesday, Sep 30, 2026

Nominations open for 2027 Jordan Schnitzer Prize of the West

Wednesday, Sep 30, 2026

'WOW': Think Wild cheers C.O. community for quick laundry-upgrade assist

BEND, Ore. - The caring Central Oregon community came through quickly for Think Wild: Just four days after the Bend wildlife hospital aired its dirty laundry about the need for upgraded laundry facilities, donations already topped its $13,000 goal.

Wednesday, Sep 30, 2026

Oregon, U.S. gas prices tick down; Bend slips below $5/gallon

PORTLAND, Ore., – Gas prices are ticking down in 32 states, including Oregon, this week, driven in part by the recent decreases in crude oil prices. However, gas prices are the most expensive ever for this time of year due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, AAA Oregon/Idaho reported.

Tuesday, Sep 29, 2026

Update: Bend man arrested in attempted rape was released from jail last Friday

BEND, Ore. -- A Bend man was arrested Tuesday morning, accused of trying to rape a woman walking through the Third Street railroad underpass - an assault that was interrupted by a bystander who happened upon the scene. Court records show he was arrested several times in recent months and most recently released from jail last Friday.

Tuesday, Sep 29, 2026

EDCO names five Early Stage finalists for 2026 Bend Venture Conference

BEND, Ore. – Economic Development for Central Oregon announced Monday the five Early Stage finalists who will compete at the 2026 Bend Venture Conference, taking place October 15–16 at the Tower Theatre in downtown Bend.

Tuesday, Sep 29, 2026

Newsletter Focuses on Mental Health

Tuesday, Sep 29, 2026

Bend's Open Arts Studio among Oregon Arts Commission grant receipients

SALEM, Ore. – Fifteen Oregon arts organizations will receive $10,000 grants to strengthen K-12 arts education for the upcoming year through the Oregon Arts Commission’s Arts Learning grant program.

Tuesday, Sep 29, 2026

Green Tour runs the gamut, from century-old Bend building to city's vast new campus

BEND, Ore. – For nearly a quarter-century, the Environmental Center in Bend has held a Central Oregon Green Tour, giving people a chance to visit homes, businesses and other facilities, to see what they have done to create a more sustainable future for everyone.

Monday, Sep 28, 2026

Bend man arrested in string of shoplifting from stores, theft from vehicle

BEND, Ore. – Surveillance video led to a raid on a southwest Bend apartment Thursday night and the resident’s arrest in a traffic stop for a string of recent shoplifting thefts at local stores and the theft of over $5,000 worth of items from a vehicle at the apartment complex.

Sunday, Sep 27, 2026

Bend software CEO's AI talk sheds light amid all the heated uproar

BEND, Ore. – Steering anything close to a calm middle ground in a talk about artificial intelligence these days – not hate or love, hype or doom, just an “AI 101” of sorts, from historic perspective to understanding how things really work and how we can respond – might seem like a next-to-impossible task these AI-fevered days.

Saturday, Sep 26, 2026

Weekly Road Report for the Week of Sept. 28-Oct. 4

Friday, Sep 25, 2026

Towering achievement: A tour of Bend Airport's new air traffic control tower

BEND, Ore. – The 360-degree vista of the High Desert’s mountains and buttes is as stunning as you might expect from the top of the Bend Airport’s new 115-foot-tall Bend air traffic control tower, which is finally ready to get down to business – up in the air - and hold its ribbon-cutting next month.

Friday, Sep 25, 2026

Attic fire causes nearly $650K damage to SE Bend home under construction

BEND, Ore. -- Authorities are looking for the cause of an attic fire Thursday afternoon that caused nearly $650,000 damage to a home under construction in southeast Bend.

Friday, Sep 25, 2026

Bend's Think Wild airs its dirty laundry - but it's not throwing in the towel

BEND, Ore. -- Towels. So many dirty towels.

Friday, Sep 25, 2026

Bend Park & Rec opens new Art Station at Larkspur Park

BEND, Ore. -- Bend Park and Recreation District announces that its newest facility is ready to welcome artists of all ages to the new Art Station at Larkspur Park. The new permanent home for art and enrichment programs is located at 1650 SE Reed Market Road and is open now for registration programs for preschool, youth and adults.

Friday, Sep 25, 2026

City of Bend Launches ‘Bend Made,’ new engagement platform to guide future growth

BEND, Ore. -- The City of Bend is beginning its 20-year growth plan, Bend Made. Bend Made is the City of Bend’s plan for the next 20 years, guiding how the city grows with intention and purpose.

Thursday, Sep 24, 2026

Oregon bucks national trend with a small decline in gas prices

PORTLAND, Ore., – Gas prices are higher in 45 states this week. Oregon is one of only five states seeing a tiny week-over-week decline in the average price of gas, AAA Oregon/Idaho reported Tuesday.

Wednesday, Sep 23, 2026

Supe's On Podcast Spotlight: Early Literacy

Tuesday, Sep 22, 2026

Army National Guard's 1st Squadron, 82nd Cavalry holds unit deactivation ceremony in Bend

BEND, Ore. — As summer faded into its final golden days, the Oregon Army National Guard’s 1st Squadron, 82nd Cavalry Regiment, part of the 81st Mobile Brigade Combat Team, held a poignant Casing of Colors during the unit's deactivation ceremony and a grand Regimental Ball in Bend on Saturday, marking the end of an era.

Tuesday, Sep 22, 2026

Powell Butte teen injured, cited for DUII after fiery Highway 97 crash

BEND, Ore. -- A fiery crash into a Highway 97 barrier north of Bend early Monday morning injured the driver, an 18-year-old Powell Butte resident who was taken to the hospital and cited on DUII, reckless driving and other charges.

Monday, Sep 21, 2026

City of Bend to host SW Bend Area Neighborhood Roundtable on Oct. 12

Friday, Sep 18, 2026

Weekly Road Report for the Week of Sept. 21-27

Friday, Sep 18, 2026

Bend, Redmond home prices slip as interest rates rise: What's next?

BEND, Ore. – Central Oregon newcomers and old-timers alike have probably heard the phrase “poverty with a view” so many times, often with a sad shake of the head and a laugh that’s more of a sigh.

Friday, Sep 18, 2026

Dozens gather to celebrate new Bend Pine Nursery pickleball courts

BEND, Ore. -- About 50 members of the Bend Pickleball Club gathered Thursday with Bend Park & Recreation District staff and board members to celebrate the completion of eight new courts at Pine Nursery Park.

Friday, Sep 18, 2026

College application season begins

Friday, Sep 18, 2026

Bend Police, CERT raid apartment, arrest four on assault, rape and robbery charges

BEND, Ore. – Three Bend residents aged 18 to 20 and a Redmond 17-year-old were arrested Wednesday evening on charges stemming from recent assault and robbery cases. One also is charged with raping a woman at a bar on SW Century Drive.

Thursday, Sep 17, 2026

COCC generates $349 million in annual economic impact

Thursday, Sep 17, 2026

Pick It Up, Bend! Returns Sept. 27 with community cleanup, chance to win Jack Johnson tickets

Thursday, Sep 17, 2026

Pump prices soar; diesel at record high; Bend's gas tops $5/gallon

PORTLAND, Ore., – Gas and diesel prices are higher in all 50 states this week, and the national average price for diesel is at an all-time high of $6.23 per gallon, while the Oregon average price for diesel is at the all-time high of $6.67, AAA Oregon/Idaho reported Tuesday,

Wednesday, Sep 16, 2026

Bend Venture Conference announces 10 Early Stage semifinalists

BEND, Ore. -- Economic Development for Central Oregon announced Monday the 10 semifinalist companies advancing in the Early Stage track for the 23rd annual Bend Venture Conference, taking place in downtown Bend on Thursday and Friday, Oct. 15-16.

Wednesday, Sep 16, 2026

Helping hands: Dozens stop, help clear hay bales from Hwy. 20 roundabout

TUMALO, Ore. – Tumalo resident Dan Forsell had no idea how many people would pull over to stop and help when about half of his four-ton load of hay spilled from his flatbed trailer as he went through the Highway 20 roundabout Sunday afternoon.

Tuesday, Sep 15, 2026

Bend-La Pine Schools' Family Spotlight shines a light on safety

Tuesday, Sep 15, 2026

Bend vodka among 16 'Coolest Thing Made in Oregon' finalists

SALEM, Ore. -- Oregon Business & Industry on Monday released the 16 finalists in the fourth annual Coolest Thing Made in Oregon contest, which recognizes the breadth and ingenuity of Oregon’s manufacturing sector.

Tuesday, Sep 15, 2026

Lonza breaks ground in Bend on advanced manufacturing facility

BEND, Ore. – Gov. Tina Kotek joined Lonza, a global company that helps life science companies develop and manufacture medicines, for a groundbreaking to start construction on a new advanced manufacturing facility in Bend.

Tuesday, Sep 15, 2026

Deschutes Historical Museum's escape room is back

BEND, Ore.- The Deschutes Historical Museum has announced its return of Escape the Museum: The Curse of the Curate’s Collection, an escape room experience based on real local history. Up to six players team up working together to solve puzzles, follow the clues, and uncover the whereabouts of the Curate’s collection. Assisting historian A.R.

Monday, Sep 14, 2026

A Bend hero: 15-year-old steps up, helps save a man's life

BEND, Ore. – You just never really know where a day is going to lead – or what role you might play in someone else’s life. Even helping save it.

Monday, Sep 14, 2026

Bend traffic reminder: Franklin Ave. underpass closing until May

BEND, Ore. -- The city of Bend issued a friendly reminder on Sunday that the Franklin Avenue underpass will be closed to vehicle traffic beginning Monday as construction continues on the Franklin Avenue Improvements project.

Sunday, Sep 13, 2026

City of Bend Weekly Road Report for week of Sept. 14-18

NE Vail Lane between NE 8th Street and NE 6th Street will have infrastructure installations related to a new subdivision.

Saturday, Sep 12, 2026

State investment brings 45 affordable homes to NE Bend amid housing shortage

SALEM, Ore. — More than 40 new homes are opening in Bend, providing more housing opportunities for people and families as Central Oregon continues to grapple with housing costs that have made it increasingly difficult for many workers to live in the communities they work.

Saturday, Sep 12, 2026

Happy trails: Bend makes Outside Magazine's 'Top Trail Towns' list

BEND, Ore. – Bend continues to make those national lists looking at great places to visit and recreate – this time, Outside Magazine’s latest list of “The Best Trail Towns in the U.S.”

Saturday, Sep 12, 2026

15-year-old arrested in NW Bend restaurant burglary caught on camera

BEND, Ore. – A 15-year-old male juvenile was arrested Wednesday night in connection with a string of break-ins and burglaries at a northwest Bend restaurant, the most recent caught on a Ring video camera.

Friday, Sep 11, 2026

City of Bend announces Welcoming Week 2026

Friday, Sep 11, 2026

Bend Fire & Rescue launches new online tool for wildfire risk home assessments

BEND, Ore. -- Bend Fire & Rescue has launched a new online tool that makes it easier for residents to request free wildfire risk home assessments and access personalized mitigation recommendations, supporting efforts to make Bend a more fire-adapted community.

Thursday, Sep 10, 2026

Bear cub seen roaming SW Bend neighborhood; police offer tips

BEND, Ore. -- A bear cub sighting near a park in a southwest Bend neighborhood Wednesday afternoon prompted some advice from police, such as not leaving out food, keeping dogs on leashes - and to report any sightings but not approach the animal.

Thursday, Sep 10, 2026

BPR Foundation hosts Pavilion-Palooza event next Sunday

Tuesday, Sep 8, 2026

Bend police cite youths, seize e-motorcycles after 'takeover-style event'

BEND, Ore. – Three juveniles were cited and several e-motorcycles were seized Sunday after police received several calls about more than 30 young riders gathered at the Mt. Bachelor Park & Ride parking lot, then rode through town in reckless fashion, police said.

Tuesday, Sep 8, 2026

City of Bend Weekly Road Report: Sept. 7-13

NE Vail Lane between NE 8th Street and NE 6th Street will have infrastructure installations related to a new subdivision.

Saturday, Sep 5, 2026

Bend-La Pine Schools' first podcast of the year flips the script

Saturday, Sep 5, 2026

Butler Market-Wells Acres Road roundabout opens ahead of schedule

BEND, Ore. -- Butler Market Road reopened to two-way traffic Friday following the completion of Phase 1 of the Butler Market-Wells Acres Roundabout and Key Routes Project.

Friday, Sep 4, 2026

National Wildlife Day at the High Desert Museum

Friday, Sep 4, 2026

Six-month closure of N. Division Street sound fishy? You're right

BEND, Ore. – An electronic reader board is advising Bend’s Third Street motorists of yet another road closure that begins next week – and this time, North Division Street will be closed for about six months, for a $12 million fish screen replacement project.

Friday, Sep 4, 2026

'Difficult decision': Beloved Harmon Park boat play structure removed

BEND, Ore. -- Bend Park and Recreation District removed a memorable piece of playground equipment at Harmon Park this week. The boat had been a fixture in the park for decades and was recently fenced off for evaluation by staff.

Friday, Sep 4, 2026

Replacement of old stairs to close part of Pilot Butte's Base Trail

BEND, Ore.— Oregon State Parks will close a section of the Base Trail on the north side of Pilot Butte State Scenic Viewpoint near Pilot Butte Middle School from Tuesday, Sept. 8 to Friday Oct. 9 to replace the stairs on the steep section of trail.

Thursday, Sep 3, 2026

Overnight fire destroys vacant mobile home in SW Bend

BEND, Ore. -- Authorities are investigating the cause of a fire early Wednesday morning that destroyed a mobile home.

Wednesday, Sep 2, 2026

Brasada Ranch worker interrupts early-AM alcohol burglary

POWELL BUTTE, Ore. -- Crook County sheriff's deputies and Prineville Police officers are investigating an attempted burglary of alcoholic beverages early Wednesday from Brasada Ranch, while warning the public not to believe all they read on social media about this or other cases.

Wednesday, Sep 2, 2026

Secretary of State Read to Hold Oregon Votes Town Hall in Bend

Wednesday, Sep 2, 2026

Circular saw ignites brushfire near Bend Parkway; crews stop it fast

BEND, Ore. – Sparks from a circular saw cutting metal ignited a grass and brush fire near the Bend Parkway during Tuesday's noon hour, burning a tall pine tree and prompting some nearby evacuations. But a quick 911 call brought crews who quickly stopped its spread.

Tuesday, Sep 1, 2026

Bend man faces 13 charges in string of store burglaries, car break-ins

BEND, Ore. -- A 47-year-old Bend man was arraigned Monday on over a dozen burglary, theft and criminal mischief charges, accused of committing a string of break-ins at area businesses and window-smashing car break-ins in recent days.

Monday, Aug 31, 2026

Bend city councilors take up packed land-use agenda Wednesday night

BEND, Ore. – The agenda for the Bend City Council’s last meeting of summer Wednesday night is packed with high-profile land-use issues and decisions.

Monday, Aug 31, 2026

Sno Park Fire fully contained; Level 1 evacuation notice lifted

BEND, Ore. – A quick, decisive battle by crews on the ground and in the air stopped the 10-acre Sno Park Fire off Skyliners Road, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office said Sunday as they lifted a Level 1 “Be Ready” evacuation notice for the area west of Bend.

Sunday, Aug 30, 2026

The Bend Parkway turns 25 - but first, there was a big party

BEND, Ore. – Saturday marks 25 years since the main segment of the Bend Parkway opened to drivers – but first, in mid-August, came the “Play on the Parkway” dedication and celebration, billed as the “last chance to skip, scoot or skate the Parkway.”

Saturday, Aug 29, 2026

Bend weekly road report for week of August 31-Sept. 6

BEND, Ore. -- Here is the city of Bend's weekly road report for the week of August 31 to Sept. 6

Friday, Aug 28, 2026

Brosterhous Road in SE Bend reopening Friday, ahead of schedule

BEND, Ore. -- The city of Bend announced Friday that "thanks to the patience and support of our community, Brosterhous Road is scheduled to reopen to traffic by the end of the day today, ahead of schedule."

Friday, Aug 28, 2026

Beach & Riverside Cleanup returns this September, connecting communities across Oregon, SW Wash.

Friday, Aug 28, 2026

NW Bend house fire causes over $315,000 in damage

BEND, Ore. – A northwest Bend house fire Thursday morning caused more than $315,000 in losses, but fire officials thanked alert citizens whose quick calls to 911 kept the accidental fire from causing more damage.

Thursday, Aug 27, 2026

AAA: Central Oregon is Oregonians' top destination for busy, costlier Labor Day weekend

PORTLAND, Ore., – As summer winds down, many travelers will take advantage of the final long weekend of the season with a Labor Day getaway. AAA booking data shows that Alaska cruises, national parks, Central Oregon, the Oregon Coast, Disneyland and Las Vegas are the most popular destinations for members of AAA Oregon/Idaho.

Thursday, Aug 27, 2026

AAA: Bend and Oregon gas prices up again; U.S. average highest ever for late August

PORTLAND, Ore. -- Drivers in Oregon and across the country are finding higher prices at the pumps as the summer driving season nears its close, AAA Oregon-Idaho reported Tuesday.

Tuesday, Aug 25, 2026

Bend's Pine Nursery Park project is wrapping up

BEND, Ore. -- The Bend Park and Recreation District is working on finishing touches to its project at Pine Nursery Park. New amenities are open now, and others final elements will be finished by early fall.

Tuesday, Aug 25, 2026

Bend 15-year-old arrested on charges he pointed gun at other teens

BEND, Ore. – A 15-year-old Bend teen was arrested on menacing charges Tuesday, accused of pointing a realistic replica gun with laser sight at a group of teens at a northwest Bend apartment complex, police said.

Tuesday, Aug 25, 2026

Nearly total lunar eclipse will offer a rosy High Desert sky show

BEND, Ore. – Late summer is a fitting time for the “Man in the Moon” to get a bit of a solar “sunburn” – but it’s only temporary. And you can watch it happen Thursday evening – a nearly total lunar eclipse, turning it a deep red no special glasses or telescope needed to watch (although the latter can be fun).

Tuesday, Aug 25, 2026

Midtown Crossings Project: Franklin Avenue paving work set for Sept. 1-3

BEND, Ore. -- Additional traffic changes for the Franklin Avenue Improvements Project are scheduled for Sept. 1-3, city officials said Monday.

Tuesday, Aug 25, 2026

'We're almost there': Butler Market-Wells Acres roundabout nears completion

BEND, Ore. -- Project crews have successfully completed the new roundabout at Butler Market and Wells Acres roads in northwest Bend, including roadway paving, Bend city officials said Monday.

Tuesday, Aug 25, 2026

Bend man who fired shot faces new reckless endangering charge

BEND, Ore. -- A Bend man was arrested Friday night after police said he accidentally shot a woman through the floor of a northeast Bend home. He appeared in court Monday and a judge granted his conditional release from jail.

Sunday, Aug 23, 2026

Bend mom of 4 makes late bid to unseat Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler

BEND, Ore. -- Bernadette Strome says she’s never met Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler, but if her late filing and quick signature-gathering effort succeeds in the next couple of days, she’ll be one of two candidates on the November ballot who are seeking to unseat her.

Sunday, Aug 23, 2026

City of Bend weekly road report for August 24-30

Greenwood Avenue

Saturday, Aug 22, 2026

On 30th anniversary of destructive Skeleton Fire, officials offer steps to cut risk

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Thirty years after the destructive Skeleton Fire burned over 17,000 acres southeast of Bend, Bend Fire & Rescue and the Deschutes Rural Fire Protection District #2 are urging residents to use the anniversary as a reminder that wildfire remains an ongoing risk in Central Oregon-  and preparedness plays a critical role in protecting lives and property.

Saturday, Aug 22, 2026

Bend Police assure public they don't use controversial Flock cameras

BEND, Ore. -- The Bend Police Department sought to reassure the public Thursday that does not use controversial Flock cameras in its automated system to catch speeders and red-light runners.

Friday, Aug 21, 2026

Update: Bend man faces fourth felony charge in alleged luring of girl, 16

BEND, Ore. - A 47-year-old Bend man was arrested Thursday on charges he approached a 16-year-old girl at a neighborhood pool, asked her to babysit his child - then began texting the teen in messages that made her feel uncomfortable. He was arraigned Friday on four felony charges and later released from jail.

Thursday, Aug 20, 2026

Bend man arrested on theft, burglary charges

BEND, Ore. – A 38-year-old Bend man has been arrested theft and burglary charges, accused of breaking into one home, stealing items, and trying to enter four others in a southeast Bend neighborhood, police said Saturday.

Saturday, Aug 15, 2026

Bend Police arrest La Pine man for deliberately ramming pickup into car

BEND, Ore. – A La Pine man was arrested Friday night on charges he deliberately rammed his pickup truck into a another car near a northeast Bend intersection, leading to a brief fight between the drivers. Minutes later, a Bend man related to the second driver also was arrested for interfering with a police interview and trying to fight with officers.

Saturday, Aug 15, 2026

Weekly Road Report - August 17-23

BEND WEEKLY ROAD REPORTAugust 17 - 23NW Portland AvenueNW Portland Avenue between NW 10th Avenue and NW 11th Street for power pole replacement.Single land closure with flagging (west-bound lane), August 19 from 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.SW Columbia Street and SW Bond StreetIntersection of SW Columbia Street and SW Bond Street for franchise utility relocations.Right turn lane closure from Columbia Street to Bond Street, August 17 – 21 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.NW Division StreetNE Division Street between NE Revere Avenue and NW Vail Avenue will have franchise utility aerial installations.Single land closure with flagging, August 17 – 21 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.Bridge InspectionsNW Greenwood Avenue between NE 1st street and NW Hill Street.Single land closure with flagging, August 18 from 7:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.NW Franklin Avenue between NE 1st street and NW Hill Street.Single land closure with flagging, August 19 from 12:00 - 3:00 a.m.SE 3rd Street between NE Burnside Avenue and SE Davis Avenue.Single land closure with flagging, August 19 from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.Sparrow Bakery 20th Anniversary (Special Event)NW Fort Clatsop Street between NW Crossing Drive and NW Ordway Avenue.Road closure, August 18 from 3:00 - 9:00 p.m.SE 5th StreetSE 5th street between SE Roosevelt Avenue and SE Cleveland Avenue for street paving.Daytime road closure with local access only, August 17 - 21 from 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Highway 20ODOT Overnight Paving – Paving will occur along Highway 20 between Robal Lane and Mervin Samples Road.Work occurs through mid August.ODOT ADA Ramp Installations – Various ADA ramps along Highway 20 will be replaced during overnight work from 8:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m. with minimal delays.Work to occur through October 2026.Intersections affected:Powers RoadButler Market RoadPurcell Boulevard27th StreetBrosterhous RoadBrosterhous Road between SE Caldera Drive and the BNSF railroad overcrossing will have a sewer main installation.Full road closure with detour, July 27 - early September.NW 8th StreetNW 8th Street between NW Portland Avenue and NW Quincy Avenue will have a watermain replacement.Full road closure with local access only, July 20 - August 31 from 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.Intersection of NE 11th Street and NE Norton AvenueThe intersection at NE 11th Street and NE Norton Avenue will have roadway and sidewalk infrastructure installations.Full intersection closure with detour, July 20 – August 25Cooley Road and Ranch Village DriveThe City of Bend is constructing a new gravity sewer main along Cooley Road and Ranch Village Drive. This new line will connect to existing infrastructure west of the Cooley Road and 18th Street intersection, optimizing our community’s sewer system. Various road impacts will be required for the project including: Cooley Road (Ranch Village Drive to the 18th Street/Cooley Road roundabout) One lane will be closed, with two‑way traffic maintained through flagging.Schedule: July 13 – Fall 2026Ranch Village Drive (Double Peaks Drive to Cooley Road) Closed to through traffic; local access only.Schedule: Early August – End of OctoberEgypt Drive (Ranch Village Drive to 18th Street) Closed to through traffic; local access only.Schedule: Estimated for the last week of AugustFranklin Avenue Improvements ProjectThis initial work is focused on replacing aging water pipes from 1st Street to 4th Street. Street impacts:Daytime work with lane reductions and flagging required to maintain traffic through the corridor, alternate routes should be taken to avoid delays.Beginning August 3, Westbound Franklin Avenue between 2nd Street and 3rd Street will be closed with a detour provided for approximately 1 month.Westbound closure of Franklin Avenue between 3rd Street and 4th Street has been reopened.Beginning August 17, Eastbound Franklin Ave between 3rd Street and 4th Street will be closed.Franklin Avenue Improvements ProjectNE 2nd StreetWater Main Replacement Project – Aging water main will be repaired and replaced along NE 2nd Street.Phase 1 Work begins July 6 - End of August. Street affected:Ongoing – Phase 1: 2nd Street to be closed from Olney Avenue to Norton Avenue with local traffic allowed through.Phase 2: 2nd Street from Norton Avenue to Lafayette Avenue began work on July 29.Phase 1 will still have restricted access with current work area acting as a staging area.2nd Street to be closed to through traffic from NE Olney Avenue to NE Lafayette Avenue, with single lane guided access to local traffic through construction extents.Intersection of SE 15th Street and Ferguson RoadIntersection of SE 15th Street and Ferguson Road will have roundabout construction.Full intersection closure with detour, June 22 – Fall 2026Bend Bikeway Project, SE AreaThe Bend Bikeway Project provides safer connections for pedestrians and bicycles traveling between neighborhoods, schools, places of work, parks and trails across town. Improvements will include a new shared use path with work primarily occurring as shoulder work, with intermittent single lane closures and flagging.Work begins June 24 – Fall 2026. Streets affected:SE 9th Street between SE WIlson Avenue and SE Reed Market Road.SE 15th Street between the Larkspur park and Bronzewood Ave.NE Bear Creek Road between NE Alpenview Lane and SE Craven Road.Bend Bikeway ProjectNW Crossing Farmers Market (Special Event)Special event occurring every Saturday, May 30 - September 26. Multiple road closures related to event:NW Crossing Drive between Mount Washington Drive and NW Crossing Drive (Circle)NW John Freemont Street between NW Ordiway Avenue and NW Fort Clatsop StreetNW Fort Clatsop Street between NW Ordway Avenue and NW John Freemont StreetWindsor DriveWindsor Drive between Brosterhous Road and Woodside Court for a sewer main installation (part of City Septic to Sewer Program).Full road closure with local access only, April 27 – End of AugustKing Hezekiah and Fargo Sewer ProjectVarious Road closures will be required for the installation of new sewer mains. Road closures listed below:SE King Hezekiah Way between SE 15th Street and King Jehu, June 15 – End of OctoberKing Hezekiah and Fargo Sewer ProjectMagnolia LaneMagnolia Lane between Hearthstone Lane and Ferguson Road will have infrastructure improvements.Full road closure with local access only until August 28Butler Market Corridor ImprovementsThis project will construct a new single lane roundabout at the intersection of Butler Market and Wells Acres Road, and pedestrian and bicycle improvements on Butler Market between the 8th Street roundabout to Brinson Blvd.Roadway impacts:Butler Market Road between NE Brinson Boulevard and Broken Bow will have a westbound lane closure with detour.Overnight closure of Butler Market Road between NE 8th Street and NE Brinson Boulevard will be occurring August 17 from 7:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m. for roundabout paving workConstruction is well underway and is expected to be completed in September of 2026.Butler Market Corridor Improvements Project2026 Street PreservationChip seal work within the City is finalized with final striping occurring this week by City Crews. No lanes will be closed but expect delays on the following streets while striping occurs.Work will occur between 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.Roads affected:SW Mount Washington DriveNorthwest Crossing DriveNE Neff RoadNE Olney AvenueNE Purcell BoulevardNE Revere AvenueStreet Preservation ProjectsUpcoming Roadway Impacts:Bend Beer Run (Special Event)Event taking place August 29, between 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.The course of the run will occur along various City streets with a few temporary stops with flaggers. Expect delays:Galveston Avenue near Drake ParkIntersection of Shevlin Hixon and SW Allen RoadNE Revere AvenueNE Revere Avenue between NE 4th Street and NE 8th Street will have franchise utility aerial installations.Lane shifts and single lane closures with flagging, August 24 – 28 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Work schedules are dependent on weather conditions and other factors. Always exercise increased caution within construction zones. Drivers should use designated detour routes. Nearby residential streets are for local traffic only.Any road closure not listed within this report, please submit a service request to notify the City of any potentially unpermitted work within City right-of-way. Please visit the Transportation and Mobility Department to submit:Transportation & Mobility Department

Saturday, Aug 15, 2026

Class of 2027 — It’s go time!

Friday, Aug 14, 2026

Bend man arrested after alleged threats, firing rifle in neighborhood

BEND, Ore. -- A 50-year-old Bend man was arrested Wednesday night after police said he allegedly threatened to kill a resident and fired an AR-style rifle during a dispute.

Thursday, Aug 13, 2026

Bend-La Pine Schools to hold bus registration assistance event

Wednesday, Aug 12, 2026

City of Bend making new changes to Greenwood Avenue

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- The city of Bend said Monday it's making updates on Greenwood Avenue aimed at improving traffic flow. ​

Tuesday, Aug 11, 2026

Wyden: C.O. fire bosses say they only 'have half of what they need'

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Amid Oregon’s record wildfire year, with more than 2 million acres already burned, Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., visited the people fighting two large Central Oregon blazes, then joined fellow Democratic leaders Monday to call for more attention – and federal dollars -- for badly needed crews and equipment.

Tuesday, Aug 11, 2026

Bend Police ticket a dozen parkway speeders in one hour

BEND, Ore. -- Bend Police ticketed a dozens speeders and three other motorists last weekend in a focused traffic enforcement detail that lasted just one hour, police said Friday.

Saturday, Aug 8, 2026

IR drone seeks out hot spots on Hidden Forest Fire SE of Bend

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Crews working to put out the 2-day-old Hidden Forest Fire 12 miles southeast of Bend continued mop-up operations and secured containment lines on Sunday, bringing the nearly 300-acre blaze to 60% containment.

Friday, Aug 7, 2026

Bend man arrested after fatal shooting of Bend woman in Mill City

MILL CITY, Ore. -- A Bend man is in custody following a fatal shooting that left a Bend woman dead early Wednesday morning at a 7-Eleven convenience store in Mill City, according to Linn County Sheriff Michelle Duncan

Friday, Aug 7, 2026

Merkley’s ‘Stop the Corruption Town Hall Meeting’ coming to Bend

BEND, Ore. – Oregon U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley announced Thursday he will hold a ‘Stop the Corruption Town Hall Meeting’ in Bend on Thursday, August 13.

Friday, Aug 7, 2026

Bend Police take over a dozen calls of dogs left in hot cars

BEND, Ore. -- The continued summer hot spell in Central Oregon and a rash of worrisome calls prompted Bend Police to issue a familiar reminder Thursday: Don't leave a dog in your car.

Thursday, Aug 6, 2026

Police make arrest in fatal NW Bend home-invasion burglary

BEND, Ore. -- Bend Police detectives have arrested a 37-year-old Bend man in connection with a residential home-invasion burglary that turned deadly earlier this year.

Thursday, Aug 6, 2026

Bend Police ticket 30, arrest 3 for using cellphones while driving

BEND, Ore. -- Last Friday, a Bend Police patrol team conducted a focused traffic enforcement detail at the corner of NE Third Street and Burnside Avenue. The officers were looking for people using their cellphones while driving.

Thursday, Aug 6, 2026

DCSO IDs pilot, says fatal plane crash west of Bend was intentional

BEND, Ore. -- Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office detectives have determined that the pilot of a Cirrus SR22T aircraft intentionally crashed the plane n a remote area west of Bend Tuesday evening.

Wednesday, Aug 5, 2026

Pilot killed in high-speed plane crash in forest west of Bend

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- A pilot was killed Tuesday evening in the high-speed crash of a small plane west of Bend, the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office said

Wednesday, Aug 5, 2026

City of Bend road report for the week of August 3-9

Sunday, Aug 2, 2026

'Particularly dangerous situation': Bend in Red Flag Warning area

BEND, Ore. -- Bend is part of a special Red Flag Warning Saturday for east of the Cascades that warns of critical and extreme fire weather conditions.

Saturday, Aug 1, 2026

Bend ODHS employee cited for leaving baby in van

BEND, Ore. -- A state employee faces a child neglect charge after police said he forgot an 8-month-old baby in the back of a van outside the Oregon Department of Human Services offices on SW Emkay Drive, near the Old Mill District.

Saturday, Aug 1, 2026

Registration open for conference in Bend featuring workplace safety, health skill-building opportunities

Wednesday, Jul 29, 2026

DHS says two children missing from Bend have been found

SALEM, Ore. – The Oregon Department of Human Services Child Welfare Division expressed thanks Thursday for the community support to find Julian and Mahina Hawes, who the agency said were found five days after they went missing from Bend.

Monday, Jul 27, 2026

Fire near Bend Parkway traced to abandoned fire at homeless camp

BEND, Ore. – A brushfire erupted by the Bend Parkway Sunday afternoon but was quickly stopped by crews who rushed to the scene, near the Red Lion Inn & Suites and NE Third Street and Butler Market Road. Authorities later said it was caused by an abandoned campfire at a homeless camp in the area.

Sunday, Jul 26, 2026

Pedestrian struck, fatally injured by train in southern Bend

BEND, Ore. -- A male pedestrian was struck and killed by a Burlington Northern-Santa Fe freight train in southern Bend early Monday morning, police said.

Monday, Jul 20, 2026

Bend Weekly Road Report for the week of July 20-26

Sunday, Jul 19, 2026

New ready-to-use free housing plans now available

Saturday, Jul 18, 2026

Sign of the big-box times: Bend's Staples store closing next month

BEND, Ore. – Another big-box retailer is leaving the High Desert market, as window signs at the Staples on Bend’s north end confirm the office supplies store’s impending closure on August 21.

Friday, Jul 17, 2026

Weekly Road Report for the Week of July 13 – 19

Monday, Jul 13, 2026