Kelsey McGee

Vandalized twice this year, the Bend Vietnam Veterans Memorial is now getting a special new addition to its flagpole.

(Update: Adding video, comments from Bethlehem Inn staff, Redmond mayor) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- The community came together, on Saturday, at Bethlehem Inn in Redmond, to honor and remember the lives lost to homelessness, with a memorial vigil. Homeless Persons' Memorial Day is aimed at raising awareness about homelessness and inspiring collective action to address it. 

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Christmas time is about spending time with your family, curling up on the couch, and watching your favorite Christmas movies. Blockbuster is hoping to get you and your family in the Christmas spirit, by offering up your favorite Christmas classics.  "It's always nice to see those familiar faces or the kids coming in here and

(Update: Adding video,comments from boy scouts, organization representative, and a parent) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Boy Scouts are helping to collect Christmas trees in Central Oregon, for the 33rd Annual Tree Collection.  "Just a good fundraiser for Boy Scouts," Boy Scout, Troop 18, Maddox Murphy said Sunday. "So we can do summer camp and our

(Update: Adding video, comments from scouts, Troop 23's committee chair) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)-- Scouting America which has programs such as: Cub Scouts and Scouts BSA, is teaching major life skills.  For more than 100 years Scouts BSA has helped create generations of leaders by allowing boys and girls to explore their interests and serve the community. Scouts BSA teaches character

(Update: Adding video, comments from Powder House owner, Tactics staff, customer) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) --  Mt. Bachelor opened two weeks ahead of schedule, as well as clocking in one of the highest bases, in the country. This winter season, so far, Mt. Bachelor has seen more than 200 inches of snow, for its season total.  With

Bird flu is on the rise in Oregon and across the U.S, and Bend wildlife hospital Think Wild offered guidance Tuesday on how to safely navigate risks posed by the virus. 

(Update: Adding video, comments from police, MADD) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Bend Police said in 2024, nearly 600 drivers were arrested, accused of DUII. "We encourage, the bar staff to stop serving alcohol to obviously intoxicated people," Cindy Ksenzulak, Bend Police traffic sergeant, said Tuesday. "Other than that, this town does serve a lot of alcohol,

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Hanai, an event venue in Bend, welcomed the Children’s Museum of Central Oregon this month. Dozens of families attended the mobile pop-up museum event. There were seven exhibit zones, with tons of interactive and hands-on learning, and fun. The games were STEAM-infused, and Central Oregon inspired.  "We have been, overwhelmed with the amount

A dog is living a healthier life, thanks to a local veterinary brain surgery.  The Veterinary Referral Center of Central Oregon is offering veterinarian brain surgery, offering hope to pet-parents facing complicated neurological disorders.