City of Bend kicks off Welcoming Week with Friday events
The City of Bend will have 10 Welcoming Week events spanning over the next 10 days. Welcoming Week is a collaboration between the city and the Oregon…
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SUV crashes into Central Oregon Veterans Outreach offices in southern Bend; no injuries reported
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – An SUV crashed into the Bend offices of Central Oregon Veterans Outreach along South Highway 97 Friday morning, but no one was…
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Oregon lawmakers visit Bend, see and hear plenty about transportation priorities, how to tackle funding shortfall
State lawmakers stopped in Bend Thursday as part of a statewide tour, visiting the Highway 97 project in northern Bend and nearby homeless camps…
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Senate District 27 candidates Broadman, Summers clash frequently during NewsChannel 21 debate
The two candidates for Oregon Senate District 27, Democrat Anthony Broadman and Republican Michael Summers, clashed repeatedly in a contentious live…
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Rainy Bend ceremony, 50-flag display honor, remember nearly 3,000 victims of 9/11 terror attacks
A special gathering took place on a rainy Wednesday morning at the Bend Heroes Memorial to honor and remember the nearly 3,000 people who died 23…
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Think Wild looks at how wildfires, smoke affect Central Oregon wildlife, offers ways you can help them out
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Despite summer winding to an end, wildfire season is rearing its head again, as many more wildfires have popped up throughout…
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EDCO announces 10 Bend Venture Conference Early Stage semifinalists presenting at C.O. Pub Talk
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Economic Development for Central Oregon announced the 10 semifinalist companies advancing in the Early Stage competition for…
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‘The sky was very apocalyptic’: Downtown Bend businesses, visitors talk about our smoky conditions
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Several days of this lingering smoky haze are taking a toll on people and businesses in downtown Bend. Smoke from the recent…
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Oregon agency, AARP, others partner for ‘Scam Jam’ events this week in Bend, Sisters
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation and Oregon AARP are hosting back-to-back Scam Jam seminars in Bend on Thursday at…
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Arrest warrant out for leader of Bend organized retail theft ring that stole over $22,000 in goods from six large stores
A $20,000 arrest warrant was issued Tuesday for a 29-year-old Bend man accused of leading a large organized theft ring that hit at least six large…
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How Central Oregon is dealing with the recent smoke and ash from wildfires
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Wildfires have become an annual occurrence in the region, exacerbated by prolonged drought conditions, and this year has been…
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Bend man pleads not guilty to murder, other charges in fatal stabbing of roommate
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A Bend man arrested in the fatal stabbing of his roommate early last month pleaded not guilty Monday to second-degree murder…
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High Desert Museum’s 35th annual High Desert Rendezvous sets new fundraising record, honors The Bend Foundation
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The 35th annual High Desert Rendezvous—one of Central Oregon’s longest-running charitable events—set a new fundraising…
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Power outage hits 2,500 Pacific Power customers on Bend’s Westside; equipment issue found, service restored
More than 2,500 Pacific Power customers lost power for hours on Bend’s Westside Sunday afternoon. Repair crews restored service to some of those…
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DA drops murder charge against Bend man in May stabbing death, says OSP Crime Lab tests failed to prove case
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Murder and another criminal charge were dismissed Friday against a homeless Bend man arrested in the late-May stabbing death of…
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Bend, Deschutes Co. leaders vote to close most of Juniper Ridge to homeless by next May, create ‘temporary safe stay’ area
Deschutes County commissioners and Bend city councilors voted unanimously at a joint meeting Thursday afternoon to close much of the the city- and…
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Mid Oregon Credit Union installs RightHear system to improve access for visitors who are blind, low-vision
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mid Oregon Credit Union, the only locally headquartered financial institution in Central Oregon, has announced a pioneering step…
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Gunman accused of shooting at man on busy NE Bend street indicted, arraigned; prosecutors plan to file federal charges
A Bend man was indicted and arraigned Thursday on several charges after police said he drew a gun and fired at least one shot at a man on a busy…
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Bend city councilors accept $5 million federal affordable housing grant; half of what was sought, but a big impact
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – During Wednesday night’s Bend City Council meeting, councilors voted to approve the city manager’s acceptance of a $5 million…
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Time to submit your questions for our upcoming ‘Ask the Mayor’ segment with Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler
If you have concerns or questions about life in Bend, you have another chance to pose a question for Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler, who will be our guest…
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