COCC’s Business Center launching new four-week training in IT essentials
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — In response to Central Oregon’s growing demand for skilled IT professionals, the Center for Business, Industry, and…
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Oregon Heritage Commission awards grants for history projects, several to Central Oregon organizations
SALEM, Or. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Heritage Commission has awarded $381,262 in grants to 33 organizations throughout the state. The grants will help…
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Reconstruction work to close Forest Road 9701 south of Bend for up to two weeks
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District on the Deschutes National Forest will be closing Forest Road 9701, beginning Thursday…
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Bend Brewfest, C.O.’s largest craft beer festival, returns to Hayden Homes Amphitheater next fall
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Here’s an early Christmas gift for craft beer lovers in Central Oregon and beyond. The Bend Brewfest is set to return to the…
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C.O. radio group Backyard Media falls victim to cyberterrorists, says no to their demands
For the past couple of weeks, fans of several Central Oregon radio stations may have heard a slight difference in programming. That’s because…
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COCC announces lineup for 16th Season of Nonviolence, featuring speakers, book conversations
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College’s 16th annual Season of Nonviolence — held mid-January through early April — will…
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Downtown Bend shoppers, visitors can use new city system that tells you where, how many parking spots are available
(Update: Adding video, comments from city official KTVZ.COM Poll) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Just in time for holiday shopping, the City of Bend is…
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Pickleball Zone partners with Destination Rehab and OSU-Cascades to teach Parkinson’s patients the sport
Monday marked the end of a new eight-week course in Bend for Parkinson’s patients to learn to play…
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On split vote, Bend advisory panel recommends city code changes to spare more big trees during development
On a split vote Tuesday, Bend’s Tree Regulation Update Advisory Committee recommended to city councilors several changes to the city’s development…
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Santa Express rolls through Bend communities as Salvation Army and Bend Fire pick up items for families in need
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Fire & Rescue’s Santa Express is back, and is moving through Bend localities Monday through Wednesday nights to…
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J Bar J’s Youth Services ‘at: project’ anti-human trafficking effort receives $300,000 federal grant
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., announced Monday that J Bar J Youth Services in Bend has secured a $300,000 federal…
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Bend’s Christmas Parade kicks off the holiday season for thousands who watched or took part
The Bend Christmas Parade hit the wet streets of the city Saturday morning, with plenty of smiles despite the rainy weather. The event brought out…
Continue ReadingEnjoy evening hours at the High Desert Museum with this month’s return of Winter Nights
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Days are shorter, and the air is colder… winter is coming! Every Thursday in December, the High Desert Museum will host fun…
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Bend city councilors consider move from flat to tiered system development charges (SDCs), lower costs for smaller housing
The Bend City Council next week will review proposed changes to its water, transportation, and sewer system development charges that include creating…
Continue ReadingDowntown Bend kicks off the holiday season in style with Community Tree Lighting
The weather turned out to be pretty agreeable and a big crowd turned out Friday evening for the Downtown Bend Community Tree Lighting festivities by…
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Truck and trailer stolen from Bend businesses recovered, two fugitives arrested at Sunriver Business Park
A tracker on a truck stolen Friday from a Bend auto detailing business helped Bend Police and other law enforcement locate it in the Sunriver area…
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KIDS Center, Sparrow Clubs receive $10K neighborhood grants from Rite Aid Healthy Futures
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — KIDS Center in Bend has received a $10,000 neighborhood grant from Rite Aid Healthy Futures to continue advancing its important…
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City of Bend launches ‘Bend Works’ service request app, system
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend said Friday it is launching a new service request app called Bend Works to better serve the community. The…
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Weekly Park Pick: A visit to Canal Row Park in NE Bend
This week, Eric Oren takes us to Canal Row Park on NE Butler Market Road, a popular and convenient spot for many of Bend’s Eastside residents, with…
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Styx and Foreigner, special guest John Waite bring ‘Renegades & Juke Box Heroes Tour’ to Bend next June 30
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Ten years is a long enough wait for two powerhouse and legendary classic rockers to hit the road together…
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