Deschutes Historical Museum’s Fourth of July free day returns
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Forty-two years ago, the Deschutes Historical Museum opened its doors to the public on July 4, 1980. This year, after two…
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City of Bend proposes Home Energy Score requirement to help buyers make purchasing decisions
Homebuyers will have an easier time finding out how much they’ll be spending for a home’s energy…
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‘I can’t sell a brand-new car today’: Central Oregon dealerships still dealing with inventory shortages
Computer chip shortages are still a major factor challenging Central Oregon car dealerships, and overseas COVID-19 issues also are still having an…
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2023, 2024 trial dates set for two men charged in August 2020 double-homicide of NE Bend couple
A Deschutes County judge set late 2023 and early 2024 trial dates Tuesday afternoon for a Bend-area man and his nephew, accused of murder in the…
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Bend’s Pilot Butte show, Central Oregon’s other traditional fireworks displays set to go, despite challenges
Bend’s Fourth of July fireworks show from atop Pilot Butte will blaze into the sky next Monday night, and other colorful, traditional displays are…
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Jersey Mike’s Subs pays nearly $25K in fines for federal child labor law violations at 10 locations, 2 in Bend
A federal investigation at 10 Jersey Mike’s Subs locations, including two in Bend, found the popular chain of sandwich shops allowed 14- and…
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Bend’s new Lighthouse Navigation Center aims to help the houseless gain autonomy, stability
“It’s exciting, you know, to see that there’s still compassion to be found, there’s still help to be found, and it’s not just that homeless…
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Alpenglow Community Park opens in SE Bend; some finishing touches underway
The Bend Park and Recreation District announced Monday the opening of the Alpenglow Community Park in southeast Bend, though a few features are still…
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280 players taking part in the Deschoops 3 x 3 Basketball Tournament in downtown Bend
Some roads in downtown Bend were closed for the Deschoops basketball 3 by 3 tournament Saturday morning. The streets were lined with basketball hoops…
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Central Oregon Pride Festival brings hundreds to Drake Park to promote inclusivity and visibility
Hundreds of people gathered at Bend’s Drake Park Saturday with lots of smiles, colorful clothing, and rainbow flags. There was entertainment,…
Continue ReadingCity of Bend road and traffic report: Week of June 24-July 3
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the city of Bend’s road and traffic report for the week of June 24-July 3. Deschoops Basketball Tournament –…
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Central Oregonians offer mix of reactions to Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade
Since the draft to overturn Roe v. Wade was leaked last month, the country has been waiting for Friday’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling, which ends nearly…
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Bend’s beloved Fourth of July Pet Parade is back in sight; BPRD announces new parade route
Independence Day in Bend will once again include the beloved, traditional Pet Parade. In partnership between Bend Park and Recreation District and…
Continue ReadingCandidate filing period opens for Bend mayor, three city council seats on fall ballot
The candidate filing period has begun for the three Bend City Council seats and the position of mayor that will be on the November election…
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Bend Fire & Rescue putting new 107-foot ladder truck in service, invites public to ceremony
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Fire & Rescue is placing its new Pierce ladder truck into service next week and is inviting the community to attend the…
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COCC receives nearly $250K grant to offer free, low-cost summer youth programs
Just in time for summer, Central Oregon Community College has received a $247,819 award from the Oregon Association of Education Service Districts…
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‘Moving forward in life’: St. Vincent’s Place in SE Bend putting final touches on 10-unit homeless village
St. Vincent’s Place has been under construction for more than a year and is just about set to make a big difference in the lives and future of some…
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NE Bend business cleans up after floodwaters hit
The Bend Express Lube expects to reopen Thursday, two days after a contractor hit a water main, causing floodwaters to pour into the…
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Bend hemp store owner troubled by new OLCC hemp rules
Changes to OLCC regulations on hemp products sold in Oregon go into effect a week from Friday, but one Central Oregon hemp grower says the new rules…
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The Great Drake Park Duck Race returns this year; tickets go on sale June 29
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Tickets for The Great Drake Park Duck Race go on sale June 29. This year marks the 33rd consecutive year of local Rotary clubs,…
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