Deschutes National Forest names Kevin Stock new Bend-Fort Rock District ranger
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Deschutes National Forest announced on Wednesday the selection of Kevin Stock as the permanent Bend-Fort Rock District…
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COCC Foundation’s Meal of the Year marks 45th anniversary
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — One of the region’s most anticipated and established annual fundraising events, the Central Oregon Community College…
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Bend’s 2024 housing market: A look at current numbers, trends and what homebuyers can expect
In a quick search on Realtor.com, it was revealed that there are over 900 available houses in the Bend area up for sale. According to Zillow.com,…
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‘A bit surprising’ results: OSU Cascades FORCE lab study raises alert for young runners’ shift to minimal shoes, barefoot
An abrupt switch to minimal shoes or barefoot running can put youth at greater risk for injury, according to a new study from researchers at Oregon…
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Roundabout 101: Why they’re safer than lights, and how to follow the traffic circle rules — and use those signals
With the increasing number of roundabouts being installed in Bend and around Central Oregon, Matthew Draxton is exploring how the traffic circles…
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Bend attorney David Rosen named 2024 Oregon State Bar president
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — David Rosen, Bend local and founder of the personal injury law firm High Desert Law, steps into service as the 2024 president of…
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‘The trickle-down effect is unmeasurable’: C.O. health care workers still feeling the impact of nationwide cyberattack
The recent cyberattack on Change Healthcare has had significant impacts on much of the nation’s health care system, including on the High Desert.…
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Two bills that impact Central Oregonians with disabilities in a positive way await governor’s signature
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Among the 30 bills passed in the recently wrapped legislative session – two positively impact health concerns for people…
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Disability Rights Oregon applauds lawmakers’ passage of two ‘long overdue fixes’ to problems
Two new state laws will increase affordable access to lifesaving treatments and medications while decreasing harmful discrimination against people…
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Human-caused, wind-fanned fire damages Deschutes County-owned building in downtown Bend
A wind-fanned, human-caused fire early Sunday morning heavily damaged a vacant, nearly 90-year-old downtown Bend building owned by Deschutes County,…
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Sen. Tim Knopp endorses Redmond School Board Chair Michael Summers in his Senate District 27 election bid
State Sen. Tim Knopp, R-Bend, on Friday endorsed Redmond School Board Chairman Michael Summers in his bid for Knopp’s District 27 seat after…
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Bend artist showcases equal pay sculpture at downtown event ahead of Equal Pay Day
A Bend artist created a sculpture to break down barriers around pay equity. Outside the Commons Cafe and Taproom in downtown Bend, Cassandra…
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‘I really enjoy the books’: Seven Peaks School in Bend hosts area’s Battle of the Books reading competition
Young readers were tested on their reading comprehension skills Saturday morning at Seven Peaks School. Ninety bookworms from the Bend-La Pine area…
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Submissions deadline coming up for 2024 Bend Film Festival
BendFilm is still accepting submissions for the 2024 Bend Film Festival, coming up in October. There’s a deadline coming up next month, Jillian…
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Two students at Phagan’s Beauty College in Bend struck, injured in NE 27th Street crosswalk; driver cited
Two women attending Phagan’s Central Oregon Beauty College in northeast Bend were struck and injured in a 27th Street crosswalk Friday morning and…
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‘Oregonians won’: Sen. Tim Knopp reflects on M. 110 reforms, major housing funds and legislative progress this time
The Oregon Legislature wrapped up its month-long “short session” three days before the deadline Thursday night, with Democrats, Republicans and…
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Daryl Hall and Elvis Costello & The Imposters to play Bend’s Hayden Homes Amphitheater in early June
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Daryl Hall and Elvis Costello & The Imposters with Charlie Sexton announced Friday a co-headlining summer run across…
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Bend holds first Q&A session on new tree preservation proposal
The city of Bend held the first of two Q&A sessions on Thursday about a committee’s proposed rule changes to preserve more trees when property is…
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Bend Cultural Tourism Fund recruiting new commissioners
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Cultural Tourism Fund is recruiting one to three new volunteer commissioners with expertise in areas of arts and…
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Oregon lawmakers pass Rep. Levy bill aimed at trimming costs for life-saving prescription medicines
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week, Oregon lawmakers unanimously approved legislation from state Rep. Emerson Levy, D-Bend, requiring insurers to count…
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