(Update: Adding video, comments from gas stations) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — It’s been a month now since Oregon law changed to allow self-serve gas. Governor Tina Kotek signed House Bill 2426 a month ago, allowing drivers across the state to choose between having an attendant pump their gas or do it themselves. Previously, the option was only allowed
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A post on the Nextdoor social media app in Bend went viral this week, after a user claimed Bend police don’t enforce the city’s 72-hour parking laws, which require that vehicles parked on streets must move a certain distance every three days.
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Bend-La Pine students are returning to their schools this week, and that means school-zone speed limits are also being enforced, whether the signs state a school-day time period or have flashing lights to indicate when drivers need to slow down and watch for the kids.
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The Bend City Council will hold its second of three roundtables on the topic of a transportation fee from 9:30 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, September 13 at Municipal Court building, 555 NE 15th Street.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Pharmacy workers at the East Bend Safeway on NE Highway 20 and five Portland-area Safeway stores have ratified their first union contract, represented by United Food and Commercial Workers Local 555, the union announced Tuesday. “The contract boasts wage increases, a secure retirement, as well as a robust health and welfare
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Central Oregon Community College’s public health discipline will begin offering a one-year certificate in community health this fall, the first of its kind in the state, fulfilling what’s seen as a key role in the community.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The 20th annual Bend Film Festival is taking over theaters across Central Oregon next month, from October 12-15. But first, a special event is being held next week to help ring in the occasion. BendFilm Program Director Selin Sevinc told us Tuesday, “Our kickoff party for the festival will be on
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(Update: Blake Mayfield is meeting with BendFilm for a preview, will air report tonight at Five) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — BendFilm last Thursday announced 68 short films, complementing last week’s announcement of four feature competition categories which will screen at the 20th Annual Bend Film Festival, presented in person October 12-15 and virtually October 16-22.
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The Central Oregon Labor Chapter and local union members held their traditional Labor Day Picnic gathering Monday afternoon at Bend’s Alpenglow Park to recognize the achievements of working people. And as sometimes happens on Labor Day, a big political announcement was made.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here’s the full text of Bend City Councilor Anthony Broadman’s announcement of his run for the Oregon Senate District 27 seat currently held by Senate Minority Leader Tim Knopp, R-Bend. Sept. 5, 2023 — Bend City Councilor Anthony Broadman (D-Bend) today announced his candidacy for State Senator in the November 2024
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As summer starts to fade, back-to-school sales are going strong and the seasons change, we spoke with two Bend businesses about how they’re doing, and what’s to come.
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(Update: Adding video, comments from ‘Great Greek’ owners, customers) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — While Labor Day might mark the end of a holiday weekend for some, others decided to open a new business Monday. A new Mediterranean-inspired cuisine restaurant has opened in southeast Bend, called The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill, which has franchise locations across
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Bend Fire & Rescue crews save lives every day — and sometimes they get crucial assistance in doing so from dispatchers, and from those who happen to be on hand and can play a vital ole in the key first few minutes.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace will join 300 other chapters nationwide in building 40,000 bunk beds for kids who do not have a bed of their own. With the year just two-thirds over, the Central Oregon chapter has already built and delivered 516 beds (with sheets and
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(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Forest Service is hiring wildland firefighters into permanent seasonal positions on hand crews, engine crews, hotshot crews and more. Make a lasting impact on the world around you and unlock opportunities for professional growth and career advancement. Join the Forest Service’s Oregon or Washington fire organization and
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For First Friday, Premiere Property Group in downtown Bend hosted young brother-and-sister ukulele players Tristan and Gemma Marshall of Sisters, who are raising funds to help fire victims in Maui, where they live part-time.
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Labor Day weekend is at hand, and of course, that means school is right around the corner for thousands of High Desert students. At Bend-La Pine Schools like Lava Ridge Elementary, teachers and staff are already in the classroom, getting a start on preparations before the students file back in from summer break.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Join Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler and the City of Bend for a State of the City community gathering from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 8 at Alpenglow Park (61049 SE 15th St. in Bend). This year’s State of the City is a family-friendly party in the park! The
Continue ReadingBEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here’s the city of Bend’s road and traffic report for the week of Sept. 4-10. Special Event – 2023 Duck Race: The Galveston Bridge will have a single lane closure with flagging on September 10, 2023, 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.SE Roosevelt Avenue between SE Fourth Street and SE Fifth Street for a watermain
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The nonprofit Tower Theatre Foundation has announced their LessonPLAN (Performing Live Arts Now) Education Series for the 2023-24 school year. The annual series brings public, private, and home-schooled students to the Tower Theatre and performers into schools. The program offers low-cost matinees at the historic theatre or in-school assemblies to inspire
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