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Memphis woman flies to Bend for spinal surgery thanks to medical flight charity
A Tennessee woman flew all the way to Bend this week for a critical spine surgery. She was able to make the trip thanks to a non-profit charity that funds medical flights. Memphis woman flies to Bend for spinal surgery thanks to medical flight charity. A Tennessee woman flew all...
The Oregon High Desert Classics horse event is back in its 35th year
The Classic at the J Bar J Horse Fields showcases the skill and grace of both the riders and the horses. Oregon High Desert Classics horse event returns, raising funds for J Bar J Youth Services. The Oregon High Desert Classics is back in Bend, raising money for J Bar...
Rod Foster is in his 52nd year of bringing joy to the fans at Vince Genna Stadium
Rod Foster is a joyful staple of Bend's Vince Genna Stadium. Foster has worked there since he was 7 years old, and he brings a smile on his face every day, hoping he can brighten the fans' day as they enjoy a Bend Elks game at the ballpark. You can find him right when you walk in, as he is handing out rosters. He then travels around the stadium to lift spirits and chant "Let's go Elks!"
Ambulance fatally hits driver stalled on side of I-84 with flat tire
A woman attempting to change a flat tire in the Columbia River Gorge was hit and killed by an AMR ambulance in the early morning hours Thursday, July 18. Oregon State Police responded to the fatal two-vehicle crash at 12:45 a.m. on Interstate 84, near milepost 54, in Hood River County, near Starvation Creek State Park. An investigation learned a westbound Ford Econoline AMR Ambulance, driven by 42-year-old Amanda Hancock, of Benton City, Washington, left the lane and struck a Chevrolet Camaro that was disabled...
Oregon tops the list as best state for entrepreneurial success, and Bend is a well-known startup hot spot
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) - "Really, Bend built its culture from a mill town years ago and transitioned from that lumber into something very, very different that it is today," Bend Chamber CEO Katy Brooks says. You can find a multitude of new businesses, specifically here in Central Oregon, as the state tops the USA for the highest The post Oregon tops the list as best state for entrepreneurial success, and Bend is a well-known startup hot spot appeared first on KTVZ.
LISTEN: Bend Don't Break with Katy Brooks 🎧
In this episode of Bend Don't Break, host Aaron Switzer sits down with Katy Brooks, the dynamic CEO and President of the Bend Chamber of Commerce. Katy shares her fascinating journey from working in economic development for the Port Authority of Vancouver, Washington, to her current role in Bend, Oregon.
Over a decade after her body was found at a Portland recycling center, father sentenced in 'Baby Precious' cold case
PORTLAND, Ore. — The father of an infant girl found dead at a Portland recycling center in 2013 has been sentenced in a decade-long cold case. The baby, known previously known only as "Baby Precious," was identified as Amara in 2021. According to court documents, 53-year-old Alnath Omar Oliver...
Unveiling of the Ira Keller Fountain Goes Awry When Commissioner Mingus Mapps Cuts His Foot
On Friday morning, all five members of the Portland City Council stood in front of the Ira Keller Fountain in downtown Portland, celebrating its reopening after a major repair project that left it dry for more than a year. City Commissioner Dan Ryan, who was the most recent commissioner in...
Developers’ deteriorating property attracts city’s attention
A Portland-area development company has run afoul of city code enforcement for letting a century-old commercial building in Sellwood-Moreland fall into disrepair. Portland Permitting & Development ordered the sidewalk closed at Southeast 13th Avenue and Tenino Street in a posted notice dated June 26. The notice cites “damaged and deteriorated siding, trim, fascia and parapet. Fall hazard risk at sidewalks.”
This year’s Street of Dreams ditches the ‘street’ for a regional tour of luxury homes
Home shoppers and others looking for remodeling ideas and the latest design trends can explore Portland area homes showcasing work by top builders, interior designers and landscape architects during the 2024 NW Natural Street of Dreams luxury home tour on extended weekends Aug. 1-18. For the first time in 49...
A union picnic for the ages
How big was IBEW Local 48’s member appreciation picnic this year? It’s almost hard to describe. Event organizer Tracey Powers estimates over 4,000 union electricians and family members attended the five-hour event July 14. It was so many that the overflow parking at the nearby Carpenters union training center also overflowed.
Person who fired shots inside Northeast Portland residence taken into custody
PORTLAND, Ore. — A man who fired shots inside an apartment in Northeast Portland's Cully neighborhood has been taken into custody, police announced at 12:40 p.m. Friday. Neighbors were previously evacuated or asked to shelter in place while police worked to get the man to exit the building. Officers...
Things 2 Do: July 19-21
At the fair you can enjoy the gravity-defying stunts of iFlip, get up close and personal with exotic creatures with Brad's World Reptiles, try out Super Science's hands-on exhibits, and more. There's also classic carnival rides, livestock shows, live music, fair food, and drinks. The Washington County Fair runs through July 28th at Westside Commons in Hillsboro. Admission is free for all ages.
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