Bend ranks 50th in a new list of America’s fastest-growing cities over the past five years
A decade or two (or three) ago, the Bend area’s attractions often placed it in the top 10 or 20 of various national rankings, including the…
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Bend, Deschutes County first responders compete in ‘Battle of the Badges’ Blood Drive
Monday was the annual “Battle of the Badges” Blood Drive. Traditionally, the Bend Police and Fire departments compete to see who can donate the most…
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Active, well-known Bend centenarian Honey Canney passes away, three months shy of her 108th birthday
A celebration of life memorial service is planned this Saturday for Honey Canney, a long-time Bend resident who died peacefully, with family by her…
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Humane Society of Central Oregon offers some pet safety tips for a fun-for-all ‘Howl-o-ween’
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -– Humans love to celebrate Halloween with costumes, candy and parties. These may be fun for us, but can be confusing,…
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‘Howl-o-ween’ Pet Costume Contest returns to Bend’s Old Mill
Bend, OR (KTVZ) – The Humane Society of Central Oregon is inviting companion animals to enjoy the ghastly delights of Halloween. Unleash your…
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Longtime defense attorney Terry Rahmsdorff — beloved Bend Santa to generations — passes away
Longtime Bend defense attorney Terry Rahmsdorff, best known to many generations for his role as Santa in the city’s annual Christmas Parade and at…
Continue ReadingCity of Bend road and traffic report: Week of Oct. 30-Nov. 5
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the city of Bend’s road and traffic report for the week of October 30 to November 5. NE Eagle Road between NE Butler…
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KIDS Center set to launch Gift Card Drive, to help speed healing for children, families in need
This November 1 through December 30, Central Oregonians can donate gift cards and cash towards KIDS Center’s annual Gift Card Drive. The drive…
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Think Wild has helped 30 injured great horned owls this year, the Bend nonprofit’s most common patient
Bend nonprofit Think Wild reports a pattern in its wildlife patients, with dozens of the same types of birds needing care. The organization’s mission…
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Bend’s quick change of seasons brings Saturday start to The Pavilion’s ice season
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The season changed quickly, temperature-wise, and so the Bend Park and Recreation District is kicking off The Pavilion’s ice…
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Caleb Cegers arraigned on murder charge in August fatal downtown Bend shooting of Taylor Wyss
Caleb Cegers, the 20-year-old Bend man accused of fatally shooting Redmond resident Taylor Wyss, 33, in downtown Bend back in August, made his first…
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Bend Brewing Company takes 2 medals at Best of Craft Beer Awards
Bend Brewing Company won a pair of honors – a gold and a silver – at the Best of Craft Beer…
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Safe disposal: St. Charles holding medication take-back event Saturday at Bend Police Dept.
St. Charles Health System and the Bend Police Department are hosting a medication take-back event on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Bend…
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After completing training, Bend guidance counselor decides to take different approach to psilocybin treatment
After completing psychedelic training courses that cost her $10,000, Mary Sheridan of Myco-Vision in Bend looked into the “official” route of…
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Bend residents weigh in on city’s planned new transportation fee
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler and other city leaders met with community members at Summit High School on Wednesday to discuss a…
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More road closures to come with next phase of Bend’s Wilson Avenue Corridor Project
The next stage of the Wilson Avenue Corridor Project is set to begin Monday, Nov. 6, with a road closure impacting westbound traffic on Wilson…
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Bend City Council to host Warm Springs Tribal Council for first joint work session
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Wednesday, Nov. 1, the Bend City Council will welcome Tribal Council leaders of the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs…
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‘In no way satisfied:’ Oregon Dept. of Education issues school, district profiles; low attendance among concerns
The Oregon Department of Education released on Thursday the At-A-Glance School and District Profiles for the 2022-23 school year, and continued low…
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Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity completes net zero workforce home in NE Bend; another is on the way
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity recently celebrated the completion of a net zero workforce home in northeast Bend. The net…
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Bend Fire & Rescue’s Winter Coat Drive begins Friday; this year’s focus is on need for children’s coats
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Fire and Rescue Annual Coat Drive gets underway, beginning this Friday, October 27th, and going until November 17th. Fall…
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