City of Bend road and traffic report: Week of October 23-29
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the city of Bend’s road and traffic report for the week of October 23-29. Daly Estates Drive between Caleb Place…
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Adult remains found a year ago by Bend teen swimmer in Deschutes River still unidentified; case closed, for now
More than a year after a teen girl swimming in the Deschutes River in Bend found human bones underwater, an attempted DNA test was unable to obtain a…
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‘We’re just so grateful for our partnership’: Hayden Homes helps build, donates 20 kids’ bikes to Every Child C.O
Every Child Central Oregon and Hayden Homes are holding a dynamic celebratory donation event Thursday afternoon, where at least 20 bikes will be…
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Street Dog Hero’s ‘freedom flight’ brings 35 rescued Oklahoma dogs to Bend, their most ever in one trip
Bend nonprofit Street Dog Hero welcomed its largest flight of rescued dogs in the organization’s history Thursday afternoon, as 35 furry friends from…
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At joint committee’s first meeting, Knopp calls Measure 110 a ‘fundamental failure’ that must be fixed in ‘short session’
The Oregon Legislature’s Joint Committee on Addiction and Community Safety Response had its first meeting Wednesday in Salem.…
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After ‘loophole’ closed, Deschutes County commissioners vote 3-0 to fully cover abortion services for county workers
Deschutes County commissioners voted 3-0 Wednesday to approve changes to the county’s Employee Benefits Plan for 2024, which changed course from last…
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October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month: COCC professor suggests several ways for everyone to stay safe online
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, an effort to raise awareness about the importance of staying safe online. When it comes to cybersecurity,…
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Bend woman accused in fatal dog mauling at homeless camp appears in court; Nov. 7 plea date set
A Bend woman whose three dogs allegedly fatally mauled a man at a Juniper Ridge homeless camp in July made her first court appearance Tuesday on…
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Ask the Mayor: Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler answers your questions on transportation issues
This month, Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler answers viewer questions from Bola Gbadebo about the reasons for a planned transportation fee, safety on…
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City of Bend invites public to open house on 261-acre Stevens Road Tract development
(Update: Adding video interview with Senior Planner Damian Syrnyk, KTVZ.COM Poll) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend community is invited to an…
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Bend man, suspect in serious-injury DUII hit-and-run, arrested in Sweet Home after wild police chase
A 49-year-old Bend man accused of a serious-injury DUII hit-and-run crash led officers from several agencies on a pursuit Saturday afternoon –…
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Bend Park & Rec struggling with rise in drug use of park restrooms, graffiti and costly damage at area parks
The Bend Park and Recreation District says it has experienced a steep increase in illegal activities and costly vandalism in its restrooms and said…
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High Desert Museum embarks on yearlong exploration of Endangered Species Act on its 50th anniversary
In recognition of the 50th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act, the High Desert Museum is embarking on a yearlong series of exhibitions and…
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‘Incredible resource’: Housing Works breaks ground on ‘permanent supportive housing’ community in SE Bend
Housing Works, Central Oregon’s regional housing authority, held a groundbreaking event Monday to celebrate the start of construction of a 33-unit…
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‘Rooted at Simpson’ breaks ground in SW Bend; aims to provide 99 affordable homes, apartment units
RootedHomes and Housing Works held a groundbreaking ceremony Monday for their joint Simpson Community on Bend’s west side. The public was invited…
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Woman arrested in downtown Bend jewelry store burglary as she walked out front door – to waiting officers
Bend police made a guns-drawn arrest Saturday morning of a 24-year-old woman accused of burglarizing a closed jewelry store of about $5,000 worth of…
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Bend-La Pine Schools superintendent pens letter decrying Hamas violence, supporting Jewish community
Bend-La Pine Schools Superintendent Dr. Steven Cook sent a letter to school district staff and families on Monday, condemning the terrorist acts by…
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City of Bend seeks applicants for $1.2 million in affordable housing, social services funding
The City of Bend will be accepting proposals for funding for its Affordable Housing Fund and Community Development Block Grant Program. There is…
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Pet Evacuation Team hosts volunteer training event on safely helping move animals during emergencies
The Pet Evacuation Team held a volunteer training session in Bend on Sunday. The nonprofit also known as PET shows up to help with people’s animals…
Continue Reading City of Bend road and traffic report: Week of October 16-22
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here’s the city of Bend’s road and traffic report for the week of October 16-22. Knott Road between SE 15th Street and SE…
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