COCC Foundation’s scholarship fund at record $1.9 million for 2023-24
Beginning Tuesday, the Central Oregon Community College Foundation is awarding $1.9 million in scholarships for the coming 2023-24 academic year,…
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OSU-Cascades’ energy systems engineering program leads to ‘green’ jobs for graduates
NewsChannel 21’s Bola Gbadebo talks with graduates of OSU-Cascades’ energy systems engineering degree program, one of just six in the country, about…
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Historic Bend church undergoing special renovation by the same family that built it over a century ago
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Renovations have begun on the inner chamber of the Historic St. Francis of Assisi Church in downtown Bend. The chance discovery…
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City of Bend’s Energy Score Program ‘still in early stages’ as first month comes to a close
Lynnea Miller, principal broker at Bend Premier Real Estate, says the city’s new Home Energy Score Program and listing requirement that launched July…
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Coast pair arrested in Bend, accused of returning to hotel for the bag – full of drugs – they left behind
Two Oregon coast residents were arrested on drug and other charges Sunday afternoon after hotel employees acting on a tip found luggage left behind…
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Shepherd’s House Ministries has immediate need for bottled water donations
With the consistent weather and concerns over air quality across Central Oregon, many homeless will face dehydration and potentially dangerous health…
Continue ReadingCity of Bend road and traffic report – week of July 31-August 6
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the city of Bend’s road and traffic report for the week of July 31-August 6: SE Reed Market Road between SE Ninth…
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Fifth annual Head Start Book Drive underway at Roundabout Books, aided by SELCO Community Credit Union
The fifth annual Head Start Book Drive with Roundabout Books and SELCO Community Credit Union is underway. NeighborImpact aims to collect 1,350 new…
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Debate continues over whether to allow pedal-assist e-mountain bikes on Forest Service singletrack trails
The U.S. Forest Service bans the use of e-bikes on all of its trails, which means its illegal to ride e-bikes on the Bend area’s popular…
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‘He was an inspiration, and a friend’: Shocked friends share fond memories of Bend man, shot and killed in Montana
A 40-year-old Bend man was shot and killed at a Montana boat ramp Wednesday afternoon during an argument with a Montana man who later shot and killed…
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Two bats found in SE Bend test positive for rabies; Deschutes County Health officials urge precautions
Two bats found in the southeast Bend area have recently tested positive for rabies, Deschutes County health officials said Friday. Rabies is…
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend, Jewish Community of C.O. among federal security, disaster preparation grant recipients
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Sens. Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, D-Ore., announced Thursday that the Department of Homeland Security is awarding the state of…
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Wildfire smoke shifts plans for some C.O. residents and visitors; others stay the course
The wildfire smoke cloaking much of the region is forcing some visitors to Central Oregon to change their plans. But for the most part, people are…
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Bend commercial space sees drop in number of leased buildings; vacancies rise in Q2
According to Compass Real Estate Services, Bend vacancies in all types of commercial space, including office, retail and industrial, rose in the…
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Smoke from Bedrock Fire blankets Bend area; DEQ extends Deschutes County advisory through (at least) Monday night
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and Lane Regional Air Protection Agency extended an air quality advisory Thursday for Deschutes County…
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Driver crashes car fully into Bend’s Dollar Tree South; no injuries reported
A driver crashed her car fully into the Dollar Tree store on Bend’s south end late Tuesday afternoon, but reports from the scene fortunately…
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Bend Park & Rec District gives update on patrols after man sets up encampment in Drake Park
Longtime Bend Park & Recreation District Executive Director Don Horton says he’ll retire in September 2024, more than 20 years after he took the helm…
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Sen. Tim Knopp, R-Bend, 4 other Senate Republicans announce 2024 re-election bids, seek M. 113 ruling
Five Oregon Senate Republicans, including Tim Knopp of Bend, announced plans Monday to seek re-election next year, and two are asking the secretary…
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Last 7 Hunnell Road residents still working to move out, despite city’s 48-hour extension due to wildfire smoke
Because of poor air quality in the region due to wildfire smoke, people in the temporarily closed area of Hunnell Road and Clausen Road will be given…
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Bend transient camp resident jailed on reckless burning charge; police say tossed cigarette butts sparked fire
A resident of a transient camp on Bend’s north end was arrested and jailed on a reckless burning charge Sunday evening, accused of tossing…
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