After weeks of hearings in Salem, the Oregon Legislature’s Joint Committee on Addiction and Community Safety Response outlined their proposal for legislation to fix the much-criticized flaws in Measure 110 that they say will expand addiction treatment, deter public drug use, and improve community safety.
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Year-end stats recently released by the Bend Police Department show their K-9 officers were deployed on nearly 250 calls in 2023.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Monday night, Cascade Lakes Pub on Reed Market Road in Bend hosted a fundraiser for Discover Your Forest. A dollar was donated from each pint served. Discover Your Forest is a nonprofit organization that focuses on supporting and preserving the Deschutes and Ochoco national forests in Central Oregon. They often
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Brooks Resources Corporation was honored to receive the Earth Advantage Hall of Fame Award this week. The awards honor developers who built the most Earth Advantage silver, gold and platinum-certified homes, as well as prizes for innovative design, community engagement and Zero Energy homes, which generate at least as much energy as they consume.
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BEND, Ore (KTVZ)- Two weeks ago, Lauren and Brooks Bramscher were on their way to Mt. Bachelor when their SUV hit ice on Century Drive and collided with a Cascades East Transit shuttle bus. On Monday, their dad said he’s finding hope in their progress and appreciates the overwhelming support from the community. “We were
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The recent snowstorms and extreme cold caused some businesses to close as customers stayed home. But now, with the big thaw underway, people are venturing out once again.
Continue ReadingHundreds lined up to attend a Sunday fundraiser to benefit a Bend family who lost five members in a tragic crash on Highway 97 last week that has left the sole survivor, a 11-year-old girl, in critical condition.
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You read that right! Visit the High Desert Museum during Mid Oregon Credit Union Free Family Saturdays — happening January 27 and February 24 — to experience the Museum’s latest exhibitions, dynamic wildlife encounters and more.
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NEW YORK (KTVZ) — Four-time GRAMMY Award winners and Rock & Roll Hall of Famers, The Doobie Brothers, have announced The 2024 Tour which will touch down in 38 U.S. cities, many of which the band has not played in several years, beginning with Seattle at White River Amphitheatre on June 15 and in Bend three days later. The 2024
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mt. Bachelor has seen an influx of snow this month. Hundreds of cars filled the parking lot as people woke up bright and early Saturday, ready to strap their on boots and hop on a lift. “Seeing snow come down in January of this month has been so exciting,” Lauren Burke, Mt. Bachelor’s
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NEW YORK (KTVZ) — KIDZ BOP LIVE 2024 is taking over your city this summer! On Friday, KIDZ BOP, the #1 kids’ music brand, and Live Nation announced an all-new tour, KIDZ BOP LIVE 2024. On the heels of last year’s successful 60+ date run (including Bend’s Hayden Homes Amphitheater), the ultimate pop concert for kids is returning by popular demand to
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Think Wild, Central Oregon’s wildlife rehabilitation, education, and conservation center, is offering several internships this year for applicants interested in learning about wildlife conservation in Central Oregon. There are three different internships being offered: a Beaver Habitat Internship, Wildlife Education Internship, and nine Wildlife Rehabilitation Internships. Think Wild’s Beaver Works Oregon
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The icy road conditions once again closed schools and businesses across Central Oregon on Friday, but it wasn’t bad news for everyone. Especially on what most kids call “snow days.”
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Supporters of the Jack and Josh Eckstein Memorial Trade Scholarship Fund were hoping to raise $20,000 in a recent campaign. Word came Friday that they ended up raising triple that amount.
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– Harcourts the Garner Group Real Estate has partnered with area restaurants and the Discovery West Builders Guild to raise funds for the Josh and Jack Eckstein Memorial Trade Scholarship Fund, named for two brothers killed in a 2019 crash on the Powell Butte Highway. And word came Friday that they surpassed their fundraising goal.
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The Bend Education Association has provided an update on the status of contract negotiations with Bend-La Pine Schools. With only two scheduled full-day sessions left, educators say they are frustrated but still hopeful of reaching a deal.
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The City of Bend will host an informational online open house starting next Monday to share the preferred design improvements being developed for the Butler Market and Wells Acres roads Key Route and Roundabout Project.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The “Public Safety Goal Update” was one of the highlights at the Bend City Council meeting Wednesday evening. Police Chief Mike Krantz spoke about police and fire working together. New technologies that’ll be implemented this year include: Installing automated traffic enforcement, where red light safety cameras are mounted at intersections. They can catch
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(Update: Adding video, interview) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Cultural Tourism Commission, a Visit Bend Project overseeing the Bend Cultural Tourism Fund, announced the opening of its online grant applications. The complete application is due March 7, 2024 at 5 pm. The awarded funds will help local organizations leverage marketing resources to attract more
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Shoveling your sidewalk clear of snow in Bend isn’t an option, it’s a requirement. And for good reason, officials say.
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