City of Bend distribute $330,000 in federal funding to support 8 nonprofits
The Bend City Council on Wednesday evening approved recommendations from the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee to provide about $200,000…
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Bend fugitive driving stolen car prompts pursuit, arrested after crashing NE of town
A pursuit of a Bend fugitive driving a stolen vehicle who damaged a Bend police car, nearly striking a Deschutes County sheriff’s deputy, led to…
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Bend police launching new text system in effort to improve communication with callers, public
The Bend Police Department is launching a new texting tool next week that’s designed to better communicate with community members who call 911 or the…
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Shepherd’s House Ministries on track for June 30 navigation center opening
The Shepherd’s House Ministries warming shelter off Northeast Second Street in Bend is gearing up to also be the home of a navigation center — a…
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City of Bend to resume water shutoffs July 1, launch past-due installment payment plan
The City of Bend said Thursday it will resume utility bill collection efforts and water service shut-offs for delinquent utility accounts, starting…
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Bend councilors get briefing on disputed shelter code amendments ahead of May 4 public hearing
Bend city councilors got a briefing Wednesday evening on the controversial proposed amendments to city codes regarding temporary, permanent and…
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City of Bend celebrates Arbor Month; tree planting scheduled
The Bend City Council on Wednesday evening declared the month of April Arbor Month in Bend. According to the proclamation, it is “a call to action…
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City of Bend considers proposal to expand urban growth boundary for affordable housing project
The city of Bend is considering expanding its urban growth boundary east of town for a proposal to create hundreds more homes, much of which would…
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Bend Park and Rec, city of Bend partner on revived plans to upgrade stretch of Deschutes River Trail
The Bend Park and Recreation Board got an update Tuesday night on joint planning efforts with the city of Bend to upgrade Riverfront Street and a…
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Portland police ID downtown shooting victim; ex-Bend resident in court on murder charge
Portland police on Tuesday identified the 19-year-old Portland State University student shot and killed near the PSU campus early Monday morning,…
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Bend Marathon returns in-person on Sunday for the first time in three years
The Bend Marathon is back this weekend, for its sixth year — and in person, for the first time since 2019.…
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Bend Park and Rec’s Larkspur Community Center celebrates first anniversary
Attendance has been tremendous at the center on Bend’s southeast…
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Registration opens for OSU-Cascades Summer Academy for high school students
Registration is open for the Summer Academy at Oregon State University–Cascades, an annual program for high school students that includes classes,…
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Showered with help: Shepherd’s House shower truck operator reflects on experiences
One of things many of us might take for granted: a hot…
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City of Bend seeks public comments, holds final online open house on Stevens Road Tract
The city of Bend has launched a final online public open house on the Stevens Road Tract Concept Plan website, where people can learn more…
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Paving project delays reopening of road to Pilot Butte summit until late May
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department said Tuesday it will delay opening the gate to the Pilot Butte summit until late May, in order to repave…
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Recent RV fire near China Hat Road south of Bend sparks fire safety concerns
After moving into his home in the Lost Tracks subdivision of Bend 6 months ago, Hari Khalsa had a scary experience last Tuesday…
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COCC Pence Pinkney Gallery spotlights seven printmakers
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Pence Pinckney Gallery at Central Oregon Community College is presenting “Breathe Out,” an art exhibition of works from…
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Bend man charged in head-on DUII serious-injury crash on Century Drive; OSP seeks witnesses
A Bend man was charged with drunken and reckless driving and assault after a head-on crash on the Cascade Lakes Highway late Friday afternoon that…
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Space heater sparks fire at NW Bend sewer station; crews stop spread, avert outage, discharge
An outdoor camper’s propane heater sparked a fire that spread to a city sewer pump station in northwest Bend Sunday morning, but its concrete walls…
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