‘It’s not worth the risk:’ DUII drivers are still a serious, costly problem in Deschutes County
With holiday parties and gatherings at hand, intoxicated drivers continue to be a significant problem throughout Deschutes County.…
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‘Now we get to the fun part’: Bend’s Powder House adds special new grinding equipment to prep Nordic skis
A business in Bend says it’s the only one in Oregon with a special new piece of grinding equipment for servicing skis. Powder House now has two…
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Bend Park and Rec holding two free ‘holiday hangouts’ at Larkspur Community Center
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Larkspur Community Center is inviting community members to free holiday hangout events. In part to combat loneliness that…
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City of Bend seeks input on planned roundabout, bike and pedestrian upgrades along Bear Creek Road and SE 27th Street
The City of Bend said Thursday it’s designing a variety of safer and more accessible bike and pedestrian routes throughout the city, including newly…
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Bend’s newly remodeled S. Highway 97 Safeway (formerly Albertsons) celebrates, donates to local organizations
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend’s newly remodeled Safeway on South Highway 97 (formerly Albertsons) on Wednesday celebrated their beautiful, upgraded store…
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Bend singer-songwriter brings greater awareness to 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline with new holiday song
“Isn’t it time we start letting love lead?” That’s one of the lyrics in Bend private music coach Marianne Thomas’s newly released song. Through her…
Continue Reading Bend Park & Rec to host Winter Solstice open skate, Drive-Thru Holiday Food Drive to help food bank
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Park and Recreation District is hosting its annual Winter Solstice open skate and a Drive-Thru Holiday Food Drive this…
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Bend Fire & Rescue improves fire protection rating after levy OK; could help lower home insurance premiums
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Fire & Rescue announced Wednesday it has received an impressive fire protection ranking from the Insurance Services…
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NE Bend homeowner falls victim to jewelry theft for second time; other valuables stolen
Cascade Village is a manufactured home community located off Cooley Road in northeast Bend. A few weeks ago, a homeowner there says their house was…
Continue ReadingAsk the Mayor: Bend’s Melanie Kebler answers your questions, from e-bike rules to China Hat enforcement, housing
Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler returned to the (new) NewsChannel 21 studios Wednesday for our monthly Ask the Mayor segment, answering questions on issues…
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Attic fire traced to gas fireplace problem causes $225,000 in damage to new SW Bend home
An attic fire caused by a gas fireplace malfunction or failure led to $225,000 in damage to a new home in the Tetherow neighborhood of southwest…
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Downward trend continues: Oregon, US drivers get early holiday gift of lower gas prices
PORTLAND, Ore., (KTVZ) – Gas prices continue their downward movement in all 50 states as the holidays approach, AAA Oregon/Idaho reported Tuesday.…
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Volunteers in Medicine launches intensive support, treatment program for low-income diabetes patients
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) –Volunteers in Medicine Clinic of the Cascades (VIM) announced Tuesday the launch of a new intensive support and treatment…
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New book chronicles retired Bend couple’s creation of Ugandan orphanage
Retired Bend teachers Bob and Carol Higgins moved to Uganda as missionaries and developed an orphanage, and now, Bob has written a book about their…
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At long last, Bend’s rebuilt NE Neff Road-Purcell Boulevard intersection reopens
Months later than planned, but a bit earlier than scheduled, the key, rebuilt intersection of NE Neff Road and Purcell Boulevard reopened to traffic…
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Amid calls for Measure 110 repeal, Oregon DAs, sheriffs, police chiefs and cities band together to propose major changes
Three months after a new joint legislative committee began public meetings to seek comprehensive solutions to Oregon’s drug and addiction crisis,…
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Sarah McLachlan brings ‘Fumbling Towards Ecstasy’ 30th Anniversary Tour to Bend next May 28th
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Acclaimed GRAMMY and Juno Award-winning artist Sarah McLachlan announced Monday The Fumbling Towards Ecstasy 30th…
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St. Charles, other hospitals appeal U.S. judge’s ruling dismissing lawsuit over mental health patients’ civil rights
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Four leading community hospital systems, Legacy Health, Providence Health & Services, PeaceHealth and St. Charles…
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KPOV receives more than $13,000 in grants so far to help build new production, broadcast studios
KPOV 88.9 FM, High Desert Community Radio, recently announced that a grant has been awarded to help build a new production and studio facility.…
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‘Just a joy’: High Desert Museum’s new exhibit, ‘Andy Warhol’s Endangered Species’ opened to the public on Saturday
The High Desert Museum is opening a new, colorful exhibit this weekend, with a special connection to both pop culture and a half-century of efforts…
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