City of Bend seeking analyst as it looks to streamline housing permit review times
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend said Monday it is requesting proposals from qualified parties to analyze permitting processes and recommend…
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Park it: COCC joining in national ‘Week Without Driving’ campaign
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With a mission of encouraging carpooling, bus rides and bike trips in the name of recognizing that some one-third of Americans…
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Hayden Homes chosen for new 262-acre SE Bend development with focus on affordable housing for educators
After being offered for sale by the Oregon Department of State Lands (DSL), Hayden Homes has been chosen to purchase and develop a 260-acre property…
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COCC joins national ‘Week Without Driving’ campaign
With a mission of encouraging carpooling, bus rides and bike trips in the name of recognizing that some one-third of Americans aren’t able to…
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Early morning roll-over car crash in south Bend closed northbound highway lanes for hours
(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Just before 3 a.m. on Sunday morning, Bend Police responded to a roll-over car crash on Highway 97 near…
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Bend cancer survivors and advocates travel to nation’s capital to urge Congress to take a stand in the fight against cancerÂ
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – This week, more than 700 cancer patients, survivors and their loved ones from all 50 states, Washington, D.C., Guam and Puerto…
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A massive crane used for Deschutes County Courthouse construction has been removed
Commuters using a busy stretch of downtown Bend road take note — a section of Bond Street off Greenwood Avenue is closed as crews work on the…
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Crews contain RV Fire in Juniper Ridge’s Temporary Short Stay Area
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Late Sunday morning, Deschutes County 911 received several reports of an RV fire in the Juniper Ridge Temporary Short Stay Area…
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Love Downtown Bend? Here’s how you can help as a volunteer
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Downtown Bend Business Association is looking for volunteers to keep Bend thriving. Whether you can give a few hours or want…
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UPGRADES: Butler Market Road and Wells Acres Road Roundabout to be Upgraded
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ News) — The Roundabout at Butler Market Road and Wells Acres intersection will be getting an upgrade. See the full press release…
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Humane Society of Central Oregon at 200% capacity after 79 dog seizures from neglect cases
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Due to a massive influx of seized dogs, including 46 poodles and 33 Toy Australian Shepherds, the Humane…
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Vigil honoring lives lost, including 9/11 victims and Charlie Kirk, held in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Thursday night on downtown Bend’s Peace Corner, hundreds gathered to honor recent lives lost due to violence and those that…
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Problem Solvers: Longstanding Bend homeless camp highlights clash between addiction, enforcement, and compassion
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A long-standing homeless camp at Second Street and DeKalb Avenue continues to spark frustration among…
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Bend Fire and Bend Heroes Foundation commemorate those lost during the 9/11 terrorist attacks
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — To honor the nearly 3,000 lives lost in the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Bend Fire and the Bend Heroes Foundation placed 35 flags at…
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Semi-truck driver cited after taking a right turn and hitting a woman on her e-bike
The woman was taken to St.Charles with minor injuries. BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Police say a woman riding her bike on Greenwood Avenue suffered…
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Multi-generational Oregon family business opens in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A multi-generational family business has made its way to Bend. The Portland-based luxury home appliance company, Basco…
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Samson Garner found guilty on all counts mere hours after closing arguments concluded in trial for attempted mass shooting at Smith Rock
On late Thursday afternoon at the Deschutes County Courthouse, the jury announced they had reached a unanimous verdict in the trial of Samson Garner…
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Bend’s Veo bike-share program off to strong start, though challenges persist
(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Bend officials say the city’s Veo bike-share program had a strong summer overall. Since its launch,…
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World Suicide Prevention Day: NAMI Central Oregon offers hope and support
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Mental illness in the United States has been steadily increasing in recent years. According to the National Institute of Mental…
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Final day of testimony concludes in Samson Garner trial before closing arguments begin
The trial of Samson Garner neared its end on Wednesday as final witnesses were called. Garner is the man accused of planning a mass shooting at…
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