Girl Scout Cookies season is back: Local Travel Patrol Troop 69 raising funds for big overseas trip
Travel Patrol Troop 69 is working to raise funds to visit England and Switzerland next…
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Bend’s next car wash could take up residence at the spot where Cracker Barrel Restaurant fans used to dine
The site of Bend’s former Cracker Barrel Restaurant, located in Robal Road Village, next to Chick-fil-A, MOD Pizza, Chipotle and Mud Bay, among…
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Bend Police Department reviews the numbers, taking a look at what’s in the new 2023 annual report
Bend Police have just released their 2023 annual report, and we took a look Monday at some of what it shows and…
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Three Bend residents arrested in alleged kidnap, robbery, chokehold of 18-year-old over marijuana vape cartridge sale
An 18-year-old man told Bend Police early Sunday morning that he’d been kidnapped, attacked and robbed by a group of people over a marijuana vape…
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Foes of planned SE Bend gas station lose challenge at Oregon Court of Appeals, ‘will definitely be boycotting’
The Oregon Court of Appeals has upheld a state land-use board’s ruling against opponents of a planned gas station in southeast Bend, and one of…
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City of Bend holding Bend Bikeway Project open house to review possible designs, posts online info and survey
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The city of Bend is inviting community members to an open house from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, at Bend Municipal Court, 555 NE 15th…
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Bend’s Bear Creek Elementary welcomes visiting drummer, enjoys African drum circle
On Thursday, as we observe Black History Month, Bear Creek Elementary School’s Family Engagement Committee and Music Department welcomed professional…
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U.S. judge sides with insurer: ‘$1.3 million’ insurance settlement offer in Bend off-leash dog-injury claim was a typo
A Bend couple argued in federal court that they were offered a $1.3 million insurance settlement after they filed a claim that the woman was injured…
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Central Oregonians gather at Peace Corner in downtown Bend for a Ukraine rally, urging U.S. aid for country
 It’s been two years since Russia invaded Ukraine, creating tragedies on both sides. There was a rally in downtown Bend on Saturday, encouraging…
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Story behind viral NE Bend crash revealed; PD says driver resisted arrest on suspicion of DUII
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The driver involved in a NE Bend car crash by The Riverhouse that went viral with photos online was arrested on suspicion of…
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Historic downtown Bend building’s impending removal prompts question: Who was A.J. Tucker?
As Deschutes County prepares to remove the façade, then demolish the over century-old A.J. Tucker Building to make way for an expanded county…
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Bend Mayor Kebler displays pride flag at City Hall after rash of downtown coffee shop thefts; councilors voice support
A rash of seven recent pride flag thefts from outside a downtown Bend coffee shop led to a recent visit from Mayor Melanie Kebler and her City Hall…
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Bend hotels find ways to bring in locals during the slower tourist seasons
(Update: adding video, comments from Bend hotels) BEND, Ore. . (KTVZ) — Presidents Day weekend often brings many tourists to Bend. According to…
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Natural gas transmission line hit by crews on NW Bend sewer, gas line project; leak sealed, Bend FD clears scene
A large, four-inch natural gas transmission line was hit by contractors working on a northwest Bend sewer and gas line project Thursday morning,…
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Amid fentanyl crisis, Oregon lawmakers propose more funding for opioid addiction medication in jails
By CLAIRE RUSH Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Kendra Sawyer spoke with her dad from the Deschutes County jail and told him she loved him.…
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Bend marks a quarter-century since its first roundabout; now there’s over 50, with more to come around C.O.
The intersection of Century Drive and Colorado Avenue in southwest Bend is where the first roundabout in Bend was installed, back in 1999.…
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Three C.O. teens help save a life: Bend Fire & Rescue focuses on learning CPR during National Heart Month
It’s National Heart Month, a reminder we share the importance behind learning how to perform CPR. Last year, Central Oregon teens helped save a life…
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Legislative roundup: Senate OKs bills cracking down on transit drug use, requiring school board meeting recordings
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — As the Oregon Legislature’s “short session” heads into its final weeks, we’ll be providing occasional collections of news…
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‘This home means hope’: RootedHomes, Bend Chamber cut ribbon on Poplar Street workforce housing development
The Bend Chamber and RootedHomes recently held the twice-delayed (by snowstorms) ribbon-cutting ceremony for Rooted at Poplar, celebrating the…
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Bend Police to host Community Academy starting April 4; application online
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Police Department is pleased to announce it will host its 40th Community Academy beginning in April. Community…
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