City of Bend road and traffic report: Week of Sept. 25-Oct. 1
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here’s the city of Bend’s road and traffic report for the week of Sept. 25-Oct. 1. 2022 Bend Fall Festival – Event taking…
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Motorcyclist, 74, killed in crash at Knott and China Hat roads; Bend PD says he ran stop sign, hit side of Tesla
A 74-year-old motorcyclist was killed Friday morning when he ran a stop sign and hit the side of a car at the intersection of Knott and China Hat…
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City of Bend to use $1 million ODOT grant to create ‘mobility points,’ offer car- and bike-sharing
The city of Bend has received a more than $1 million grant from ODOT, to cut carbon emissions by creating several “mobility points” that could, among…
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Renovated Goodwill in Bend celebrates grand reopening; new classroom addition offers variety of courses
There are some new educational opportunities at Bend’s Goodwill. Bend’s newly refreshed Goodwill store has more than bargain clothing, furniture…
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‘We’re seeing a need in the community’: COCC reports double-digit enrollment jump as fall term arrives
With the first day of fall term just days away, Central Oregon Community College said Tuesday it’s set to begin the new academic year with an 11.1%…
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Bend business owner returns from fentanyl remediation global summit in Australia, plans Canada trip next
David Hart, the owner of Guarantee Air Duct Cleaning in northeast Bend, has returned from a fentanyl remediation summit in Queensland, Australia,…
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High Desert Museum to open new traveling exhibition ‘Wolves: Photography by Ronan Donovan’
Imagine taking an intimate look into the lesser-known lives of wild wolves through the lens of a decorated National Geographic photographer. Set to…
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BPRD documentary short film showcases Family Swim Lessons in Spanish program
The Bend Park and Recreation District has a new short film documentary about its Family Swim Lessons in Spanish program that coincides with Hispanic…
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Envision Bend to unveil community’s five-year Vision Action Plan next week
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Envision Bend is excited to announce the community’s five-year Vision Action Plan will be released on Friday, Sept. 29. The…
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BendFilm names Nicole Holofcener 2023 Indie Filmmaker of the Year
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — BendFilm announced Wednesday that Nicole Holofcener is their 2023 Indie Filmmaker of the Year honoree. The Academy…
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With labor strife in spotlight, Senator Jeff Merkley to attend Oregon AFL-CIO Convention in Bend
Amid major strikes involving union auto workers and others, Senator Jeff Merkley speaks with NewsChannel 21 before a weekend visit to Bend and the…
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‘It’s been really helpful’: Bend La-Pine Schools explain current policies limiting student use of cellphones
With the new school year comes new questions about students in Bend-La Pine Schools using cellphones during the day. At Bend-La Pine Schools, they…
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Bend woman, sexually assaulted by Navy recruiter 5 years ago, aims to change guidelines for military recruiting
Annette “Lavender” Gunderson is a 23-year-old Bend resident who is seeking to change regulations and guidelines that govern military recruiting after…
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Cooler weather, rain doesn’t mean fire danger is over; outdoor burning is still closed, Bend Fire official says
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Even though the weather is changing, and we are seeing some rain and colder temperatures, the fire danger is still high and…
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Bend Park and Rec Board gives green light to building a new ‘Art Station’ at Larkspur Park
The Bend Park and Recreation District will build a new Art Station for a variety of art classes, the park board agreed at its Tuesday night…
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Central Oregon credit unions providing loans for greenhouses
Through First Community Credit Union and OnPoint Community Credit Union, you can get a loan for a greenhouse to be built by Shakti Farm…
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Foes of planned SE Bend gas station lose state appeal, but still not giving up their 2-year fight
The Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals has rejected all claims by the foes of a planned southeast Bend gas station, thus letting the city’s approval…
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Bend city councilors asked to OK $2.3 million renovation, upgrades at Lighthouse Navigation Center
Bend city staff are asking city councilors Wednesday evening to approve a $2.3 million contract for major renovations to the Lighthouse Navigation…
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City of Bend launches fair housing survey, invites participation
The City of Bend is inviting the community to take a survey that will help assess the status of whether available and accessible housing exists in…
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Bend community comes together to support Lava Lanes bartender battling cancer
A fundraiser was held Sunday for Lava Lanes bartender Stacy Caito, who on Friday started chemotherapy to fight Stage IV cancer. Caito has worked at…
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