A 21-year-old Bend woman has pleaded guilty to assault and hindering prosecution for punching a downtown Bend bartender last August and helping her reported boyfriend, Caleb Cegers, flee the scene after he allegedly shot and killed a Redmond man on the street outside the bar.
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The Environmental Center recently awarded a total of $40,000 in grants through its Community Innovation Fund. The recipients will use the g
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — In case you haven’t finished your Christmas shopping years, there are still plenty of opportunities to “shop local.” Two examples: At the Juniper Preserve in Bend, there will be a Winter Market for you to check out different crafts and creations. The event takes place in the Chanterelle Room at the
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The holidays are a time for traditions. At the downtown Bend Library, the model train display is back this year, chugging along for all to see. The train display has been a staple for more than 20 years, but was put on pause four years ago due to Covid.
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The Giving Plate’s annual Jingle Store opened Friday morning. Over the next two days, over 800 children are receiving $10 in ‘Jingle Bucks’ to shop for gifts, and plenty more opportunities to have fun as well.
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(Update: Adding video, comments from Bend HS student, Bend-La Pine Schools, Bend Bikes) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend Senior High School junior is making waves this week after giving a presentation to the Bend-La Pine School Board about reducing emissions on school campuses by encouraging parents and other drives to respect “idle-free zones.” Will
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Assistance League® of Bend volunteers have been working to ensure that the holiday wishes of local seniors are fulfilled through the nonprofit’s annual Secret Santa program — and Thursday is that “special delivery” day.
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With holiday parties and gatherings at hand, intoxicated drivers continue to be a significant problem throughout Deschutes County.
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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 machines for grinding skis called the Wintersteiger RS200.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Larkspur Community Center is inviting community members to free holiday hangout events. In part to combat loneliness that can affect people of all ages, Bend Park and Recreation District staff envisions these drop-in activities as opportunities to attend with a friend or make new ones. Larkspur Center at 1600 SW
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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 unveiled plans for along Bear Creek Road and SE 27th Street.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend’s newly remodeled Safeway on South Highway 97 (formerly Albertsons) on Wednesday celebrated their beautiful, upgraded store – which includes a larger Produce Department with increased fresh product assortment, the addition of full-service Sushi, upgraded decor, increased dairy variety, an upgraded wine assortment, enhanced floral variety and more. Bend Mayor Melanie
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“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 music, she is reminding people that a three-digit number has the potential to save lives.
Continue Reading 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 weekend to help fill the shelves at the NeighborImpact Food Bank. Winter Solstice and Holiday Skate The park district will celebrate the change of seasons on Friday, Dec. 15, with
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Fire & Rescue announced Wednesday it has received an impressive fire protection ranking from the Insurance Services Office. The department completed a 10-year evaluation by the Insurance Services Office and received a 2 ranking, which is an improvement from the last rating, which scored them at 4. ISO ratings measure
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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 been broken into, resulting in thousands of dollars in lost jewelry and other valuables.
Continue ReadingBend Mayor Melanie Kebler returned to the (new) NewsChannel 21 studios Wednesday for our monthly Ask the Mayor segment, answering questions on issues ranging from school safety zones and updating e-bike laws to keeping Bend “green,” China Hat camping limits, affordable housing, current road projects and more. You can submit your questions, anonymously if you
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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 Bend late Monday night, just a week after the owners moved in, an official said.
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PORTLAND, Ore., (KTVZ) – Gas prices continue their downward movement in all 50 states as the holidays approach, AAA Oregon/Idaho reported Tuesday. Most gas stations in Oregon are now selling regular gas for less than $4 a gallon, and nationwide, about 60% of all fuel locations have gas below $3 a gallon. Lower crude oil
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) –Volunteers in Medicine Clinic of the Cascades (VIM) announced Tuesday the launch of a new intensive support and treatment program for a cohort of 21 low-income diabetes patients that aims to dramatically increase positive outcomes for patients, including prevention of major diabetes complications such as amputations, vision loss or a need for dialysis. The program
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