Shepherd’s House plans winter clothing drive
The Shepherd’s House begins a winter clothing drive to meet the needs of men, women and children on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at its shelter on…
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Bend, Deschutes County discussing plans to clear Hunnell Road encampment for road projects
An extension of Hunnell Road in Bend to Tumalo Road starting next spring will mean removing long-time parking by the homeless along that road, and…
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Bend Venture Conference winners receive $665K, include Bend, Madras ‘Early Stage’ companies
Economic Development for Central Oregon just wrapped up the 19th annual Bend Venture Conference at the Tower Theatre in downtown Bend, and half of…
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About 40 people participate in Bend’s first Stroke Awareness Oregon’s Walk-n-Wheel-athon
The first annual Stroke Awareness Oregon’s Walk-n-Wheel-athon is taking place on Saturday afternoon at Trinity Lutheran School in Bend.…
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City of Bend road and traffic report for week of October 24-30
Here is the city of Bend’s road and traffic report for the week of October…
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$125K shed, RV fire at century-old NW Bend home traced to hot welding device left on wooden deck
A fire that caused $125,000 damage to a shed, deck and large travel trailer parked by a century-old northwest Bend home Friday afternoon was traced…
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Large Knott Landfill compost piles catch fire in wind; Bend firefighters help put it out
Large mulch piles being turned into compost caught fire in stiff north winds late Thursday afternoon at Deschutes Recycling’s hard at Knott…
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Oregon Dept. of Education releases 2021-22 school, district profiles; COVID-19 impacts evident
The Oregon Department of Education released Thursday the At-A-Glance School and District Profiles for the 2021-22 school year. At-A-Glance School…
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Bend Human Rights and Equity Commission invites community feedback on work plan
The City of Bend’s Human Rights and Equity Commission invites people in Bend to provide input to strengthen the commission’s two-year work…
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Police: Speeding drunk driver killed in Bend Parkway crash near Reed Lane; 2 other drivers injured
A 37-year-old Bend man killed Wednesday night in a crash on the Bend Parkway was driving drunk and speeding when he hit a southbound SUV, lost…
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Bend councilors review Midtown Crossing options, choose Greenwood Avenue for first safety upgrades
Bend city councilors Wednesday evening reviewed several options – and the limited funds available so far — for improving two key east-west…
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‘Deschutes County 2040’ planners kick off round of open houses as they prepare for future challenges
The Deschutes County Planning Division wants your input for the upcoming future, between now and the year 2040. The county on Wednesday evening held…
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Contractors arrive to find garage fire in nearly complete SW Bend home; latest blaze sparked by oily rags
Contractors arriving to a nearly completed southwest Bend home Wednesday morning found a fire in the garage, called 911 and put out the remaining…
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Bend ‘mobility hubs’ project aims to offer one-stop array of transportation services, have fewer cars on the road
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Imagine a “mobility hub” where you can easily access an Uber or Lyft, shuttles, bikeshares, and also get a bite to eat. Cascades…
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Bend man arrested on assault, DUII and other charges, also accused of eluding police
Bend Police investigators said a 53-year-old Bend man impaired by alcohol and drugs was arrested Wednesday afternoon on charges he assaulted a woman…
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Roof of Bend’s Larkspur Community Center hit by vandals, leaks; new roof planned next year
The roof of Bend Park and Rec District’s Larkspur Community Center is going to get replaced a little early, as it originally was planned for 2026.…
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God’s Closet to host free kids’ clothing giveaway on Sunday
The nonprofit God’s Closet is holding its fall Free Shop Day for children’s clothing at no charge on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Cascade…
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‘They’re distraught’: Second Street homeless residents prepare for another city of Bend camp cleanup
The City of Bend is planning a homeless camp clean up on 2nd Street between NE Greenwood and NE Franklin for October…
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Visit Bend awards 9 Sustainability Fund grants totaling $1.45 million for tourism-related projects
Visit Bend’s Board of Directors has approved nine grants totaling $1.45 million for a wide variety of tourism-related projects around Central…
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Ground broken on $175 million Bend North Corridor project
ODOT and a host of dignitaries broke ground Monday on the $175 million Bend North Corridor Project that will add two roundabouts on Highway 20, shift…
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