BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Did you know Bend has a class you can take on Bend? Bend 101 is in session. This is a special class of sorts, focused on connecting you with information and resources you need to engage and thrive in the place where you live. “It’s an on-ramp to all things Bend,”
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A new restaurant, Neighbor Rotisserie, has opened in the spot on Bend’s NW Newport Avenue where Kebaba once operated.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Chamber, in partnership with Taylor Northwest, is pleased to announce the Leadership Bend Class of 2024 graduates. A total of 29 outstanding individuals formally graduated from the Leadership Bend program on Tuesday, June 11. “It has been an absolute delight to accompany the Class of 2024 on their leadership
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A Bend woman accused of transporting drugs into Deschutes County and trafficking fentanyl in the Bend area was arrested in a traffic stop early last Friday at the Peter Skene Ogden State Scenic Viewpoint, and a drug-detection K-9 helped locate fentanyl pills and powder in her car. By that night, she
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A 36-year-old Bend man was recently arrested on cocaine trafficking charges after he left a motel room. A subsequent raid on that room and his vehicle turned up a variety of drugs, scales, packaging material, a gun and cash, authorities said Wednesday. The man was arrested after the Central Oregon Drug
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The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released their monthly Consumer Price Index for the Western region of the United States Wednesday morning.
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Seven dogs from Afghanistan are now in Central Oregon, in need of forever homes. Several staff members from Bend nonprofit Street Dog Hero traveled nearly 7,000 miles to rescue the dogs from Kabul, Afghanistan.
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This month, NewsChannel 21’s Noah Chast and Lynsey Harris pose viewers’ questions to Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler ranging from groups’ ability to sponsor crosswalk decorations to the speed changes in school zones and efforts to create more affordable housing and where things stand on managed camps for homeless. You can pose questions, anonymously if you
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend is hosting an open house on Tuesday, June 18 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Avenue, Bend, OR 97701 to share the latest information about upcoming changes to Greenwood Avenue and planned improvements to Second Street. There will also be an online version
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A Bend man facing harassment and disorderly conduct charges for his alleged actions at the downtown McMenamins called police Tuesday evening after a NewsChannel 21 report on the incident that included security photos, agreeing to meet with officers Wednesday and receive a citation.
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There are very few athletes like Addisen Fisher. The recent state champ, Oregon Gatorade player of the year, and now a Bend Senior High School graduate, has reached the top. She received the Gatorade National Softball Player of the Year award, something that is only given out to the best player in a single sport
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Oregon State University–Cascades will graduate 355 students at its 23rd Commencement Ceremony on Sunday.
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The Sunriver Police Department held a public forum Monday afternoon to share information and answer questions about the planned addition of automated license plate readers at the two main entrances to the resort community.
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After a year and more than $1 million in renovations, a more than century-old church in downtown Bend has reopened its doors to a brighter, upgraded setting to gather and worship.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — RootedHomes is excited to announce the upcoming opening of the Rooted at Simpson housing lottery. The lottery provides a unique opportunity for selected qualified homebuyers to secure a home on Bend’s northwest side. The lottery will be open to the public beginning July 15th and conclude on August 28th at midnight.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State University–Cascades has announced that 24 students of the class of 2024 are being honored as the recipients of the 2024 Distinguished Student Awards. The Distinguished Student Awards are among the top honors given by OSU-Cascades faculty to students and recognize outstanding academic achievement and contributions to each degree program’s field
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Bend community members were invited to meet at Bend Municipal Court Monday evening for a Public Safety Open House, to learn about how the Bend Police Department and Transportation teams plan to enhance traffic safety and enforce traffic laws.
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Construction is at full tilt on the new, larger Costco on Bend’s north side; at last report, the company had a target date for completion of late August.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – An electrical failure was the apparent cause of a fire north of Bend Monday morning that destroyed a small outbuilding being used as a residence and that drew power with an extension cord, an official said. Bend Fire & Rescue crews were dispatched at 9:12 a.m. to the reported fire along
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Get outside and move in the name of climate action! That’s what The Environmental Center is challenging Central Oregonians to do this summer, as they launch their biggest fundraising campaign yet: the Climate Movement Challenge. As they celebrate 35 years as a local nonprofit organization with a mission to embed sustainability
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