Bend says it’s ‘ahead of the curve’ in battling housing crisis, compared to other Oregon cities
Construction crews are building homes all over Bend to try and meet demand amid a severe shortage of…
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Bend Park and Rec hosting hiring event next week as they plan for fall
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With fall right around the corner, Bend Park and Recreation District is hosting a hiring event next week and invites potential…
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From alien spacecraft to lava, Pilot Butte visitors guess what’s in mysterious bunker at the summit
Most people in Central Oregon have been to or are familiar with Bend’s Pilot Butte. But there’s a small mystery waiting at the top, and state Park…
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Wreaths Across America, NewsChannel 21 partner to bring Mobile Education Exhibit to Bend
Wreaths Across America announced Wednesday that its Mobile Education Exhibit will be making a stop in Bend next month, partnering exclusively with…
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Envision Bend enters public phase for Bend Vision Project with survey, workshops, events
The Bend Vision Project has completed the “quiet phase”- interviewing community leaders, “connectors, recruiting project partners, and researching…
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Central Oregon agencies conduct water rescue drills at Bend’s Steidl Dam
Several Central Oregon agencies conducted water rescue training Tuesday at Bend’s Steidl Dam, a “low-head” dam that poses special risks to river…
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Ribbon-cutting marks opening of Bend’s new ‘navigation center’ for homeless
Shepherd’s House Ministries cut the ribbon Tuesday to officially open The Lighthouse Navigation Center, offering numerous daytime services at Bend’s…
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A save that’s all it’s quacked up to be: Bend family, neighbors come together to rescue 10 baby ducks
Kim Shoop’s Tuesday morning was a bit different from normal, but ended in heart-warming fashion.…
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Wet spring leads to longer, more intense allergy season, affecting many Central Oregonians
Lately, before the hot weather hit, we’ve had pleasant, comfortable temperatures, nice for water activities and nature walks. But serious allergies…
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Avian influenza found in Bend-area flock of chickens, ducks and geese; area quarantine imposed
The Oregon Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal Plant Health Inspection Service confirmed Tuesday the…
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City of Bend seeks public input on proposed Home Energy Score program
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend is considering a Home Energy Score Program to improve transparency around the energy cost of homes and…
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Bend resident solves ‘Hidden Bottle Hunt’ riddles, finds bottle’s hiding spot at Hollinshead Park
On the last day of this year’s statewide “Hidden Bottle Hunt,” Bend resident Shane Chatham spent all of Sunday morning searching Hollinshead…
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Grand opening held for Bend Coffee and Books on NE Greenwood Avenue
Bend Coffee and Books held its grand opening Saturday afternoon. People gathered to eat hot dogs, enjoy live music, look at some books and of course,…
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Bend Summer Festival showcases art, jewelry, live music and family fun in downtown Bend
Saturday was the first day of this year’s First Interstate Bend Summer Festival in downtown Bend. The festival has evolved to make its main focus a…
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Bethlehem Inn announces leadership promotions, two new board members
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bethlehem Inn announces the promotion of Liz Clemens, LCSW and Tara Feurtado to directors. Both have been with the…
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‘Hopefully, it keeps them away’: Rise in catalytic converter thefts points to use of anti-theft devices
Catalytic converter thefts are on the rise, as thieves can cut a catalytic converter from beneath a vehicle in minutes and sell what’s inside for…
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City of Bend road and traffic report: Week of July 11-17
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here’s the city of Bend’s road and traffic report for the week of July 11-17. SW Columbia Street between SW Bonnett Way and…
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‘Rally for Rangers’: Bend man will help deliver motorcycles to Mongolian park rangers
When Bend’s Ed Ochs first heard about “Rally for Rangers,” he knew he had to sign up.…
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Central Oregon’s hot real estate market shows signs of cooling amid nationwide slowdown
It appears that Central Oregon’s hot real estate market is not immune to the nationwide cooldown, as inflation, rising mortgage rates and still…
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City of Bend pilot program offers rebates for water-efficient irrigation equipment
High-efficiency nozzles and ‘smart irrigation’ controllers are part of a new pilot program from the city of Bend’s WaterWise program that offers…
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