Humane Society of C.O. in Bend offers reduced adoption fees to help Clear the Shelters
The Humane Society of Central Oregon is joining with NewsChannel 21 and participating in the nationwide effort to Clear the Shelters.
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Pilot of plane that crashed in Bend gets it turned right-side up, disassembled and returned home
The pilot of a plane that flipped and crashed during an emergency landing in a field near Bend Airport last Friday, escaping with minor injuries, got the plane turned right-side-up, disassembled and trucked back home. We talked Monday with a resident whose family owns the field where it happened.
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Shots fired in SW Bend trespass dispute bring out large police presence; officers ask public for info to help ID suspect
A dispute over trespassing led to two gunshots in the Romaine Village area of southwest Bend Sunday night, bringing out a large police presence to investigate, police said Monday as they asked the public for any information that could help them identify a suspect.
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‘Power to the workers’: Annual Central Oregon Labor Day Picnic brings out union members and local officials
Central Oregon union members and their families gathered with local officials Monday at the annual Labor Day Picnic at Bend’s Alpenglow Park, to celebrate labor gains at the local level and talk about issues to address.
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Weekly Park Pick: Discovery Park in Bend offers a variety of amenities for Central Oregonians
Central Oregon has a lot to offer, especially a variety of parks. In this weeks Park Picks, Kelsey McGee visited Discovery Park at NorthWest Crossing in Bend. She got to see what it has to offer, as well as what people like about the park. It’s a popular park for many Central Oregonians, adults
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Beaver Coach Sales hosts Boys & Girls Club of Bend for #WorkforceWednesday program
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Beaver Coach Sales, locally owned and operated RV dealership, proudly welcomed a group of children from the Boys & Girls Club of Bend as part of their #WorkforceWednesday program. This unique initiative is designed to introduce young minds to potential career paths, offering them hands-on experiences in various industries. During the visit,
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All aboard! Eastern Cascades Model Railroad Club invites public to its 27th annual Open House next weekend
All aboard for the Eastern Cascades Model Railroad Club’s 27th annual Open House next weekend.
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Cyclist struck, seriously injured by driver turning left off Skyliners Road in NW Bend
A cyclist was seriously injured in northwest Bend Friday morning when struck by a driver making a left turn off Skyliners Road onto Lemhi Pass Drive, police said.
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‘Speed kills’: Police pull over Bend Parkway driver clocked at 106 mph; faces $1,150 fine
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The driver of an SUV clocked going 106 mph on the Bend Parkway was pulled over this week and got a ticket that carries a hefty potential fine of over $1,150, police said Friday. A Bend Police officer was conducting a speed patrol Tuesday evening on the parkway’s southbound lanes near
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The stage is set: Eight candidates file to run for four Bend City Council seats up for grabs this November
Four of the seven seats on the Bend City Council are up for grabs this November as eight candidates met this week’s filing deadline.
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‘We’ve had a ton of response’: Rugby regains popularity in C.O. as teams compete in Cascade Classic
Rugby teams took to the field at Bend’s Pine Nursery Park for the 2024 Cascade Classic. Bend Rugby hosted its annual Cascade Classic event Saturday.
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Businesses, groups join Pahlisch Homes in challenge to Bend tree code; mayor defends ‘reasonable, balanced’ rules
A group of organizations and businesses announced Wednesday they have joined in a legal action by Pahlisch Homes to require the City of Bend to pause the implementation of a new tree code policy that they claim will further increase Bend’s sky-high housing costs.
Continue ReadingMotorcyclist, 21, seriously injured in Bend Parkway rollover crash cited for DUII-alcohol
A 21-year-old Bend man was seriously injured Tuesday night in the rollover crash of his motorcycle on the Bend Parkway, but police said he is expected to survive. They also said Wednesday that he had been cited for DUII-alcohol.
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Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office says missing Deschutes River Woods man has been found, reunited with family
Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies sought the public’s help Tuesday in finding a missing Deschutes River Woods resident with health issues who last was seen at a family member’s southwest Bend home last Saturday afternoon. They reported later Tuesday that he had been located and reunited with his family.
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Bend Chamber launches low-interest loan program to spur workforce housing development
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Chamber is holding a media event Thursday to showcase the next phase of its Workforce Housing Initiative and celebrate a new, low-interest loan from the Chamber, funded by an initial seed donation of $500,000 from Providence Health Plan. The loan product provides early-stage capital at a low interest rate
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Oregon Wild hosts an evening to highlight the documentary ‘Crown Jewels – The Mission to Save America’s Oldest Trees’
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregon Wild hosted a viewing Monday evening of a film that they say makes a case for protecting mature and old-growth forests across the country. Crown Jewels – The Mission to Save America’s Oldest Trees documents a year-long journey through some of the most ancient forests here in the U.S. Oregon Wild’s
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Shari’s Restaurants facing financial problems, KGW reports: Unpaid bills, taxes, Bend eviction notice over unpaid rent
PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW/KTVZ) — Shari’s is an institution in the Pacific Northwest. The family-style restaurants are known for their award-winning pies and late-night meals. But KGW reports that court filings and public records indicate the Beaverton-based chain is now facing tough times, including unpaid bills, back taxes and eviction notices. At least seven Shari’s restaurants
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CNG crews repair NW Bend natural gas line hit by contractor; leak prompted evacuations, alerts, power shutoff, road closures
Contractors working on a northwest Bend water line project struck a natural gas line Monday morning, prompting the evacuation of two homes, closure of area streets, notification to nearby residents to shelter in place and a precautionary power shutoff while repairs were underway.
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‘It’s pretty cool’: Art in the High Desert in Bend showcases a variety of artists’ work, connects them with patrons
Artists from far and wide and art lovers from across the High Desert are coming together at Bend’s Riverbend Park on Sunday for the last day of this year’s Art in the High Desert.
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Dog-walker along shore of Diamond Lake spots body of drowning victim from Bend; search ends in recovery
A citizen walking their dog along the shore of Diamond Lake spotted a body in the water on Friday, leading to the recovery of a 37-year-old Bend man who drowned while boating with friends last weekend, prompting days of searching, Douglas County sheriff’s deputies said.
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