City of Bend considers allowing limited debris, vegetation burning in hard-to-reach areas
For more than a decade, the city of Bend has banned open burning of yard debris, also known as backyard burning, within the city limits. But…
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21st annual Bend Film Festival celebrates independent cinema; we talk to filmmakers
(update: adding video, comments from director and cinematographer) Bend, ORE. (KTVZ) — The Bend Film Festival is back for its 21st edition,…
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Two former employees of Saving Grace say they were denied the very services the organization provides
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Monica and Michelle are former employees at Saving Grace, the only nonprofit in Central Oregon providing resources for…
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City of Bend and Deschutes County fleshing out plans for Juniper Ridge homeless ‘Temporary Safe Stay Area’
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County commissioners will hold a public hearing next Wednesday and consider alternative draft resolutions to assist…
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Oregon Transportation Commission meets in Bend, gets update on steps taken over DMV voter registration errors
(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Transportation Commission met in Bend on Thursday and got updates on a variety of issues, from…
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Several people injured when ‘dust devil’ hits ODOT ribbon-cutting ceremony for Bend North Corridor project
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Several people were injured Wednesday afternoon when a “dust devil” hit a tent as dignitaries gathered for the ribbon-cutting of…
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Bend-La Pine School Board selects three finalists for Zone 6 board vacancy; joint interview set for Nov. 12
The Board of Directors for Bend-La Pine Schools will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, November 12 to interview finalists for the vacant Zone 6 seat…
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Bend Chamber launches new ‘NEXTUp Leaders’ program to support leadership skills development
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Many employees are initially excited when they first step into management or leadership roles, but this can quickly turn to…
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OSU-Cascades early fall numbers show enrollment holding steady, increasing freshman diversity
Oregon State University–Cascades’ preliminary enrollment report shows a total of 1,370 students served at the Bend campus this fall, the Bend…
Continue ReadingAsk the Mayor: Melanie Kebler answers your questions on roundabout signals, vehicle camping, more
Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler joins Kelsey Merison and Matthew Draxton on our Sunrise show Wednesday to answer your questions on issues ranging from…
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The Moose Fraternity highlights their community efforts in Central Oregon, welcomes chairman to Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Moose Fraternity, a service organization with over a million members across the United States, Canada and the United…
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Park Pick: Baseball, soccer and BMX are just some of the sports, fun activities at Bend’s Big Sky Park
Big Sky Park & Luke Damon Sports Complex, located next to Buckingham Elementary on Bend’s Eastside, is a sports lover’s dream. With fields…
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Bend’s Epic Aircraft E1000 GX plane makes ‘Coolest Thing Made in Oregon’ finalists; you can vote until Oct. 18
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Following a third round of voting, only two products now remain in OBI’s second annual Coolest Thing Made in Oregon…
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Bend Police Department mails online community survey invitations to 20,000 households across city
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Police Department on Monday mailed invitations to 20,000 households in the city, asking them to fill out our biannual…
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Residents hear Bend City Council candidates address issues at a public forum
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – As we inch closer to Election Day, candidates running for a Bend City Council seat invited the public out to the Deschutes…
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NewsChannel 21 viewers come through: Bend man’s trailer full of Helene relief supplies to bring back to N. Carolina
We told you last week that Bend resident Schuyler Morgan was collecting donations to bring back home to Hurricane Helene victims in his home state of…
Continue ReadingAspen Ridge Special Report, Part 3: Concerned family members of current, former residents speak out on issues
(Update: adding video, comment from family members) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Family members of residents have reached out to NewsChannel 21 after…
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A paws-itively wonderful time was had by all at this year’s Great Bark Bash dog races
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sunday, the final day of this year’s Bend Fall Festival, featured a real crowd favorite: The second annual Great Bark Bash. The…
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COCC ‘plants’ promise garden of pinwheels ahead of Sunday’s Central Oregon Walk to End Alzheimer’s
In advance of the Central Oregon Walk to End Alzheimer’s next Sunday, Central Oregon Community College is “planting” a temporary Promise Garden…
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‘Stability’: Former SE Bend motel transformed into 76 units of transitional housing apartments for homeless
A former motel turned into 76 units of new transitional housing for the homeless was unveiled Monday to Deschutes County and City of Bend officials…
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