Ujima Youth Program in Bend returns, teaching students cultural awareness and leadership
Going into its third term this week, the Ujima Youth Program aims to help middle school and high school students thrive across Central…
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‘Positive for transparency’: Bend police say officer body cameras have been a success
Bend PD say officers’ body cameras have been a success, trying to manage excess of video evidence…
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Bend 101 seminar: Reminding residents and showing newcomers what being a Bendite is all about
The community of Bend has a lot to offer visitors and new arrivals, from hiking and skiing to breweries and shopping.…
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In Our Backyard reports on Super Bowl anti-human trafficking efforts, has local events coming up
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-based national anti-human trafficking nonprofit In Our Backyard, led by a child sex-trafficking survivor along with…
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Avian flu sends egg prices soaring — latest challenge for Bend restaurants raising menu prices
A bird flu strain across the country has forced farmers to kill millions of egg-laying hens, in turn reducing the country’s egg supply and prompting…
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Bend police chief explains recently revised pursuit prohibition, exceptions policy
– Bend police recently did not pursue a fugitive driving a stolen car east of town due to the agency’s pursuit prohibition policy, which has limited…
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Deschutes County officials, USFS speak to fire safety concerns along China Hat Road south of Bend
With the clearing of various campsites around Bend, several houseless people are congregating in less restricted areas, including U.S. Forest Service…
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Bend Park & Rec seeking youth lacrosse referees
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Spring means it is time for the fastest sport on grass — Bend Park and Recreation District’s youth lacrosse. There are 425…
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Despite rapid growth, city of Bend says it has reliable water supply through 2040
As Bend keeps growing, you’d think its water demands do as…
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More than 1,600 early risers join in 2022 Bend Marathon races, back after 2-year pause
“I’m ready — I’m ready to go run!” Carly Wagner exclaimed as she prepared to set off in the half marathon with her friends in the 2022 Bend…
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Bend median home sales price jumps to $773K in March, report says; Redmond soars to $520K
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Bend-Redmond housing market clearly saw a lion-like March, as the median home sales price in both communities soared to…
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High Desert Scenario paintball field SE of Bend hosts Airsoft games
The High Desert Scenario paintball field southeast of Bend held an Airsoft open-class event on Saturday. The gates of the paintball/Airsoft field…
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OSU Board approves 3.5% tuition hike for returning undergrads, 4.5% for new students
The Oregon State University Board of Trustees on Friday approved tuition rates for the 2022-23 academic year, including a 3.5% increase for returning…
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Oregon State Clay Shooting League set for biggest season yet
The Oregon State Clay Shooting League just keeps growing.…
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Old Mill Inn & Suites on Third Street in Bend sold to become housing
Located on SE 3rd Street in Bend, the Old Mill Inn & Suites motel is permanently closed. However, this is not the end of the line for the…
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Sweet Home company reports vandalism attempt at disputed logging site near Phil’s Trail
A Sweet Home company contracted for what turned into a controversial logging project in the Phil’s Trail area west of Bend recently notified the…
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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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