COCC in Bend hosts hundreds of high school students at annual Preview Day
About 250 high school students from across the region got a special chance to see what being a Central Oregon Community College student is all about…
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‘Everything has been unlocked’: A year later, we revisit Sisters man, first Oregonian to use Exoskeleton to walk again
“In 2009, I went snowboarding with some friends at night, and it was after a big snowstorm, so there was powder in the day, but it froze — it…
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Save the Date: Poetry Slam, WinterFest, OperaBend
Bola Gbadebo offers three great weekend options, and we have lots more to consider (and a place to submit your own) at…
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Downtown Bend’s Scalehouse Collaborative for the Arts hosts diverse student works in Youth Art Takeover
Youth Art Takeover, a new Bend-La Pine student art exhibition at Scalehouse Collaborative’s Annex Gallery in Franklin Crossing, opened for First…
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Special Report: Real change may be coming to real estate: How will commission shifts affect you?
A recent proposed Realtor lawsuit settlement that would change commission rules for real estate agents could have some serious impacts on the housing…
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Special report: How Meals on Wheels program serves Central Oregon seniors in very special ways
The Redmond Senior Center serves nearly 32,000 meals a year, through Central Oregon’s Meals on Wheels Program.…
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Save the Date: Spring has sprung, time for some fun
Bola Gbadebo has three events to consider for your Friday and weekend. We have plenty more at http://events.ktvz.com – or you can submit your…
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Save the Date: Busy St. Patrick’s Day weekend offerings
Bola Gbadebo shares details of just a few of the many events happening around Central Oregon this St. Patrick’s Day weekend. You can find many more…
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Gunning for girls: New OSU study links rise in women’s gun ownership to more targeted advertising
Bola Gbadebo speaks with Redmond firearms training business, OSU professors tracking the changes CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Gun manufacturers are…
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Special report: Dining out with your dog can run afoul of state health, safety rules, unless it’s a service animal
Central Oregon loves its pets! But when it comes to restaurants, the Oregon Health Authority is clear: Unless the pet is a service animal, they’re…
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Special Report: Shortage of substitute teachers challenges schools on the High Desert
The High Desert Education Service District is in need of more substitute teachers.…
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Girl Scout Cookies season is back: Local Travel Patrol Troop 69 raising funds for big overseas trip
Travel Patrol Troop 69 is working to raise funds to visit England and Switzerland next…
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Greenwood Cemetery neighbors organize to preserve placid spot, but landowner says no development planned
A group of northeast Bend neighbors of Greenwood Cemetery started an effort to preserve the adjacent, placid green space after receiving notice of a…
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New Bend drug treatment center sees strong demand in the face of the rising opioid crisis
“My story in addiction and recovery started at a young age,” Zack Ament says. “I had my first drink at 13, after my bar mitzvah, and it…
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Save the Date: The Little Mermaid at the Tower, Arenacross competition, special night of comedy
As always, Bola Gbadebo has a variety of fun events to choose from this weekend. You can find plenty more events and submit your own at our online…
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The Giving Plate set to open two new, larger facilities this spring as region’s food needs grow
(Update: Adding video, interview with Ranae Staley) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Giving Plate is expanding its operations with two new buildings, both…
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One Class at a Time: High Desert ESD’s Learning Labs serve as a tool to help both educators and students
This month in our One Class at a Time segment, Bola Gbadebo speaks with the project manager and champion of Learning Labs, a project that emerged…
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Save the Date: Youni Bingo, Bend HS romantic comedy, free family fun at High Desert Museum
Youni Bingo for a good cause, a romantic comedy at Bend Senior High and Saturday’s free Family Day at the High Desert Museum are Bola Gbadebo’s trio…
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Steel Stampede vintage motorcycle race leaving Crooked River Ranch; new location not yet chosen
The Steel Stampede is leaving Crooked River Ranch, though it’s not yet decided where the new location will be.…
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Save the Date: Snowshoe tours at Mt. Bachelor, and more events
Bola Gbadebo has some suggestions for events to take part in. You can find more to consider and submit your own at…
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