BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Wildfires have become an annual occurrence in the region, exacerbated by prolonged drought conditions, and this year has been especially challenging across the state and region. In recent weeks, intense wildfires raging across Oregon have not only devastated large swaths of forest and residential areas but have also led to significant
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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 and other charges. Robert Carter Lawrence, 46, was arrested after police responded the night of August 1 to a report of a deceased person at a home in the 60800
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The 35th annual High Desert Rendezvous—one of Central Oregon’s longest-running charitable events—set a new fundraising record this year, grossing more than $630,000 to support the programs and exhibitions of the High Desert Museum. The record was set with help from the 2024 High Desert Rendezvous Honoree, The Bend Foundation. Founded in 1947
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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 affected within two hours as they investigated the cause and to the rest by evening.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Murder and another criminal charge were dismissed Friday against a homeless Bend man arrested in the late-May stabbing death of another homeless man after Oregon State Police crime lab tests failed to provide conclusive evidence he was responsible, Deschutes County District Attorney Steve Gunnels said Friday. A judge signed an order
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Deschutes County commissioners and Bend city councilors voted unanimously at a joint meeting Thursday afternoon to close much of the the city- and county-owned land at juniper Ridge north of Bend to homeless campers by next May 31 and provide a “temporary safe stay” area with services on part of the property.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mid Oregon Credit Union, the only locally headquartered financial institution in Central Oregon, has announced a pioneering step towards enhanced access to its facilities with the installation of the RightHear Accessibility system at all seven branch locations. The member-owned financial cooperative is now fully accessible to people who are blind and
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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 northeast Bend street late last month, and a prosecutor said he’s likely to also face federal firearms charges stemming from the incident.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – During Wednesday night’s Bend City Council meeting, councilors voted to approve the city manager’s acceptance of a $5 million Pathways to Removing Obstacles grant, also known as the PRO Housing grant. Councilors approved the acceptance of the $5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, also known as
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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 next Wednesday during the 6 a.m. hour of NewsChannel 21 at Sunrise. You can submit them – anonymously if you prefer – at https://www.ktvz.com/ask-the-mayor.
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This school year, thousands of Central Oregon students can get a free lunch and breakfast at school, easing their families’ budget crunch. NewsChannel 21 looked Wednesday at what’s on the menu, and where the funding comes from.
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Rep. Lori Chavez DeRemer made two campaign stops in Bend on Wednesday, on the heels of a weekend visit by Democratic opponent Janelle Bynum, as a new poll found the closely watched race as close as ever.
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A year after the sweep of homeless encampments and RVs on Hunnell Road, the City of Bend is looking to tighten up its on-street vehicle camping code and bring it more in line with the rules limiting tent camping on city rights of way.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Investigators are looking for the cause of a fire Tuesday night that destroyed a manufactured home on Chuckanut Drive in the Romaine Village neighborhood of southwest Bend. Bend Fire & Rescue crews responded shortly before 10 p.m. to the reported fire on Chuckanut Drive, off Brookswood Boulevard, Deputy Fire Marshal Dan
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CHICAGO (KTVZ) – The National Association of Realtors® has selected Howard Friedman, a Realtor® from Bend, among 10 finalists for its 2024 Good Neighbor Awards program. This award honors NAR members who make extraordinary differences in their communities through volunteer work by giving time, money, energy and expertise to uplift people. Now in its 25th
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The City of Bend, in partnership with the Oregon Community Foundation, are thrilled to announce the eighth annual celebration of Welcoming Week in Bend, from Sept. 13-22, with events extending to Sept. 28. The City of Bend proudly supports Welcoming Week alongside numerous community partners in the shared commitment to foster a welcoming environment for
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R.E. Jewell Elementary School in southeast Bend is celebrating a very special back-to-school time, as this year marks the school’s 50th anniversary.
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An $80,000 3D laser scanner is helping Bend police with investigations at major crime scenes, providing greater accuracy while freeing officers for other duties.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) The Bend Young Professionals program announced Tuesday it has rebranded to Bend Emerging Talent. The change reflects the organization’s evolving mission and values, emphasizing inclusivity, community engagement and the spirit of service. Established in 2007 as the Young Professionals Network, the program evolved in 2018 into Bend YP, a program of the
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – It was a whole vibe on Labor Day at Worthy Brewing – it’s all about The VibeShiftas. The band, known for its eclectic blend of classic soul, funk and R&B, delivered a performance that had the audience on their feet and dancing the night away. The band talked about the ‘vibe’
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