Former mayor’s remains pulled from Willamette River
YAMHILL, Ore. (AP) — A medical examiner has confirmed the human remains found inside a vehicle pulled from the Willamette River last week are those…
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St. Charles Health System cuts workforce by 181 positions amid mounting financial challenges, operating losses
Faced with skyrocketing contract labor, equipment and supply costs — and flat revenue — St. Charles Health System leadership announced Wednesday…
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Ashton Eaton to address University of Oregon commencement ceremony
One of the greatest athletes ever to wear the University of Oregon’s green and yellow is the keynote speaker for this year’s…
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Bend City Councilor Rita Schenkelberg resigning; council to discuss mayor, council vacancies Wednesday night
Bend City Councilor Rita Schenkelberg has informed the city and colleagues of plans to resign this week, a decision coming a week after Mayor Sally…
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Newest version of Bend-made AdvenChair conquers Grand Canyon trail challenge
NewsChannel 21 has followed the progress of Bend inventor Geoff Babb’s AdvenChair, an all-terrain wheelchair, over the years. Recently, on a second…
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Bend-La Pine Schools to honor 76 staff members for excellence
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Thursday evening, Bend-La Pine Schools will celebrate 76 staff members who make a positive difference in the lives of…
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Bend Fire & Rescue welcomes new Fire Marshal Jason Bolen
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Fire & Rescue said Monday it is excited to welcome Jason Bolen as the agency’s new fire marshal. “I am thrilled to be…
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Bend Park and Rec hosting swim-focused hiring event on Wednesday
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With summer coming and increasing recreation operations right around the corner, Bend Park and Recreation District is hosting a…
Continue ReadingCity of Bend road and traffic report: Week of May 16-22
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the city of Bend’s road and traffic report for the week of May 16-22. Happy Girls Special Event – This special…
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Volunteers sought for city of Bend’s Let’s Pull Together clean-up event
From 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, May 21, the City of Bend, local partners and dedicated volunteers will join together for Let’s Pull Together,…
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Bend Brewfest kicks off in Old Mill District
The two-day Bend Brewfest kicked off Friday in the Old Mill District, with more than 65 breweries on tap. We asked several attendees what beers they…
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Interim principals announced for Bend’s Ponderosa, Pine Ridge elementary schools
Superintendent Steven Cook announced Friday that two longtime Bend-La Pine Schools’ assistant principals have been selected to serve as interim…
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Wanted Bend man arrested at storage unit; detectives seize 2 lbs. of methamphetamine, hash oil lab
A Bend man wanted on a parole violation warrant was arrested Thursday while parked at his storage unit, and a raid turned up more than two pounds of…
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Central Oregon’s runaway youth at risk of trafficking and homelessness, advocate says
Several families have reached out to NewsChannel 21 in recent months, asking for help finding a runaway child. NewsChannel 21 spoke with Eliza…
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SW Bend neighborhood groups band together in bid to ‘save Deschutes South Canyon’ as a park — not housing
Southern Bend residents represented by several neighborhood associations say they fear they may lose the use of land they enjoy — the Deschutes…
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KPOV announces most successful Spring Membership Drive in station’s history
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — KPOV High Desert Community Radio received record-breaking support from the Central Oregon community during their recently…
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Medal of Honor recipient Marine Sgt. Maj. John Canley dies in Bend
The Marine Corps has announced the passing of Medal of Honor recipient retired Sgt. Maj. John L. Canley in Bend on Wednesday after a decades-long…
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Judge permanently blocks ban on homebuyer ‘love letters,’ as sought by Bend real estate group
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Prospective homebuyers in Oregon can continue to send “love letters” to people selling homes. U.S. District Judge Marco…
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Bend Westside businesses struggling amid Newport Avenue closures are banding together for support
Some things are known to be common inconveniences, like slow-speed internet, or in this case of some local businesses, road…
Continue ReadingJudge permanently blocks ban on homebuyer ‘love letters’
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Prospective homebuyers in Oregon can continue to send “love letters” to people selling homes. U.S. District Judge Marco…
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