Bend community comes together to support Lava Lanes bartender battling cancer
A fundraiser was held Sunday for Lava Lanes bartender Stacy Caito, who on Friday started chemotherapy to fight Stage IV cancer. Caito has worked at…
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New smart technology could help you find a parking spot in downtown Bend
The city of Bend’s Parking Services is partnering with Cleverciti to bring smart parking technology to downtown. The system, which is expected to…
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Discount sportswear store ‘Play It Again Sports’ has returned to Bend after 22 years
Play It Again Sports provides a way for the community to buy used and new sports equipment. One of the goals is to helps kids access sports that can…
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Crosswater Golf Course employees honored for saving man who suffered a heart attack on the course
Each Wednesday, Sunriver Resort invites special guests to honor accomplishments and milestones in the community.…
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Youth classes in Bend seek to instill a love of cooking and community for kids and teens
Bend’s Kindred Creative Kitchen is hosting its last camp of the summer this week; an exploration of French cuisine. Young chefs-in-training are…
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’80s sitcom star brings stand-up routine to Bend, for friend Michael J. Fox’s cause
Liam Gibler spoke with Marc Price, “Skippy” from the famed ’80s sitcom “Family Ties,” performing his stand-up comedy routine Wednesday and Thursday…
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Disabled Bend veteran gets new service dog, thanks to generous NewsChannel 21 viewers
Late Wednesday morning, a cute puppy named Teddy arrived in Bend to meet his new owners: James Darcy and his wife, Mary Ann Bell. As he grows up,…
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Bend yoga classes raising money for recovery effort in Maui
Free one-hour classes are offered twice a day for all levels on the front lawn of LOGE Bend on Century Drive. Donations are being sought for the food…
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‘All mixed up’: Reports of rare Sierra Nevada red foxes in C. Oregon are usually Rocky Mountain red foxes
BEND,Ore. (KTVZ) — Red foxes come in a variety of colors, including gray and black. The name comes from before scientists realized the species had…
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Furry Friends: Meet four fine, fun felines at Redmond’s BrightSide
With our Clear the Shelters campaign providing a 50 percent discount on cat and dog adoptions, we introduce you to four kitties – Ren, Manny, Willow…
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Legislature dedicates $50 million to irrigation modernization projects across Oregon
Oregon lawmakers have approved $50 million for irrigation district modernization, a vital part of the state’s…
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Historic Bend church undergoing special renovation by the same family that built it over a century ago
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Renovations have begun on the inner chamber of the Historic St. Francis of Assisi Church in downtown Bend. The chance discovery…
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32 dogs rescued from crowded Oklahoma shelter flown into Bend Airport for Street Dog Hero
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend nonprofit Street Dog Hero welcomed 32 rescue dogs from a crowded Oklahoma shelter, flown to Bend Airport on Wednesday by…
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Deschutes County Stabilization Center marks three years of making a difference for many
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Stabilization Center has been serving the community as a valuable resource for people experiencing a mental…
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A disabled veteran in Bend is in need of a new service dog; you can help
James Darcy has relied on the assistance of service dogs for decades.…
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Redmond city councilors approve $500,000 for updated Senior Center kitchen
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Redmond City Council has approved $500,000 in funding for an updated kitchen at the Redmond Senior Center. This will be…
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St. Charles grant to help Redmond Fire & Rescue improve mental health resources for first responders
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — “Unfortunately, one of the things about first responders is, we help people — we don’t seek help,” said Redmond Fire &…
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Bend nurse advocates for new documentary on endometriosis
The physical condition endometriosis in women is often under-diagnosed. One nurse in Bend is trying to spread awareness of the disease and about a…
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‘Aging with Laughter,’ an upcoming Bend comedy performance, showcases senior talents
A comedy show catered to a new kind of audience is coming to…
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City fee increases proposed in Bend
Some of the proposed fee increases, in the planning and building departments, touch double digits. Liam Gibler breaks them…
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