KBNZ-TV (Bend, OR)

KBNZ-LD (channel 7) is a low-power TV station based in Bend, Oregon, that provides CBS programming to Central Oregon. The station is owned by BendBroadband, a local cable provider, which also owns the ABC affiliate KOHD (channel 18). Both KBNZ-LD and KOHD operate out of the same studios located on Lower Meadow Drive in Bend, with KBNZ-LD's transmitter situated in the city on Awbrey Butte, just west of US 97.

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Oregon Secretary of State tours Deschutes County's voting system ahead of May 20 election

2 days ago | centraloregondaily.com | Brooke Snavely

The May 20 Special District Election is underway. Voters are returning ballots by mail or in drop boxes, and election workers are gathering, verifying and beginning the process of counting them. Spring special elections typically aren’t as high profile as Fall general elections for president and congress, but there are issues that matter to local taxpayers on the ballot.
Miller's Landing Park river accessibility improvements

3 days ago | centraloregondaily.com | Brooke Snavely

BEND, Ore. -- Whether you just want to get your toes wet, go for a swim or launch a kayak, access to the Deschutes River is about to get a whole lot better in downtown Bend. Located just downstream from the Whitewater Park and across the river from McKay Park, Miller’s Landing Park is undergoing a transformation that invites park visitors to enjoy the river.
Veteran Rennie Morrell shares her decades of military experience

5 days ago | centraloregondaily.com | Jarod Gatley

One Central Oregon veteran enlisted fresh out of high school at the age of 18 and spent 22 years serving in the Navy. Rennie Morrell's experiences include overseas deployments to Japan and time spent working in the Pentagon.
Trinity Lutheran students sign wall of new arts center as they hold final play in gym

1 week ago | centraloregondaily.com | Alita Ruggles

BEND, Ore. -- For more than a decade, students and staff at Trinity Lutheran School have used a gymnasium as a performance space. "I think in the gym, it's just it's a lot of preparation and taking down and putting up every single time because we use the gym for so many other activities," senior Josie Crosbie said. She is one of several high schoolers performing one last time in the school gym. The entire student body signed their names on the new performing arts building Friday.
Immigration Protest Mayor Arrested

1 week ago | centraloregondaily.com | Angelina Katsanis

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka is denying that he trespassed at a new federal immigration detention center during a confrontation that led to his arrest.
5 Reasons Sawyer Was the Real Hero of ‘Lost’

1 week ago | centraloregondaily.com | Emily Hannemann

It’s been almost 15 years since Lost’s series finale aired on ABC, but we’re still in awe of so many things the drama did — especially its focus on its characters and the unexpected and memorable ways in which they interacted and impacted each other’s lives.
Bend home prices hit new record as $1 million all-cash buyers dominate market

1 week ago | centraloregondaily.com | Steele Haugen

BEND, Ore. -- Buying a home continues to get more challenging for Central Oregonians. Just last month, the median home sale price in Bend hit a new record. "The majority of buyers are coming into sales with all cash at over $1 million," said Real Estate Broker for Stellar Realty Northwest, Victoria Tolonen. The new numbers from Beacon Appraisal Group show the April median price for a single-family home was $832,000, based on 146 sales. That's up from $748,000 in March.
Racist Playground Video-Viral Fundraiser

1 week ago | centraloregondaily.com | Terry Tang

A video showing a Minnesota woman at a playground admitting to using a racist slur against a Black child has garnered millions of views. The woman has now raised $700,000 online for relocation expenses after saying she and her family have been harassed.
Steelers Rookie Camp Football

1 week ago | centraloregondaily.com | Gene Puskar

Pittsburgh Steelers first-round pick Derrick Harmon from Oregon is trying to move forward following the loss of his mother. The 21-year-old Harmon is eager to get started with the Steelers, who are retooling their defensive front.
New X-Golf Bend brings indoor golf, food and drinks to Old Mill

1 week ago | centraloregondaily.com | Peyton Thomas

BEND, Ore. -- Golfers in Central Oregon will soon have a new way to keep their swing sharp year-round—rain, snow, or shine. X-Golf is opening in Bend’s Old Mill District, offering seven state-of-the-art golf simulators, a full bar and food service all in one space. The indoor facility is preparing for a soft opening this weekend with its grand opening celebration scheduled for Friday, May 16. “I’m excited.