C.O. celebrates Oregon’s first Indigenous Peoples’ Day with talks on Columbus, Native American history
For the first time, Oregon is joining 10 other states in celebrating Indigenous People’s Day, instead of Columbus…
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Bend domestic violence suspect hits 3 police SUVs in attempt to flee, officers say
A suspect in a recent domestic-violence assault refused to get out of his car after a traffic stop Sunday afternoon in the parking lot of a northeast…
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BendFilm Festival in full swing
The 18th celebration of the BendFilm Festival is underway, both in-person showings this weekend and virtual film screenings for another…
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Memorial ride held in Bend for cyclists killed or injured in crashes
Cyclists gathered in downtown Bend on Saturday for a memorial ride and ceremony, honoring cyclists lost or injured in…
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‘Mystery spider’ stirs curiosity among C.O. residents; biologist provides its identity
With so many Central Oregonians enjoying nature and the outdoors as summer turns to fall, a spider some have come across recently has stirred…
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Bend HS football team cancels game due to COVID-19
High schools are gearing up for Friday night lights once again, but Bend Senior High will not be on the field this…
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City of Bend road and traffic report: Week of Oct. 11-17
Here is the city of Bend’s road and traffic report for the week of Oct.…
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Bend memorial bike ride Saturday for cyclists killed, injured in crashes; organizer says roads more risky
A memorial is being held in Bend this Saturday to honor cyclists killed or injured by impaired drivers and call for more steps to make cycling…
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‘Momentum’ is the theme of KPOV’s fall membership drive
KPOV believes that while the challenges of the on-going COVID-19 pandemic remain, positive momentum and unique constants like uplifting music, honest…
Continue ReadingSt. Charles Bend nurses facing dismissal over COVID-19 vaccine refusal speak out
Two nurses and a certified nursing assistant at St. Charles Bend who requested religious exemptions for mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations spoke out…
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COCC, NW Bend schools locked down over ‘armed subject’; orienteering compass mistaken for gun
Several reports of a person pointing a handgun in a classroom at Central Oregon Community College prompted lockdowns, lockouts and a major police…
Continue Reading Registered sex offender runs from police, caught after offense in NE Bend business
A registered sex offender allegedly caught committing public indecency in a northeast Bend business Thursday morning ran from officers but was caught…
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Community invited to celebrate Bend’s new Caldera High School at special event
Community members, staff, students and neighbors are invited to help celebrate the opening of Bend’s newest high school with a ribbon-cutting and…
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Bend councilors give final OK to HB 2001 code changes to promote more ‘middle housing’
The Bend City Council gave final approval Wednesday night to amendments to the Bend Development Code and the Bend Comprehensive Plan that will…
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Bend firefighters put out challenging blaze at Fitness 1440; finding cause hampered by unstable roof
A fire at a northeast Bend gym Wednesday morning brought numerous firefighters to the scene and took about an hour to knock down, initial reports…
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Bend city councilors unanimously approve permanent fireworks ban
Bend city councilors voted unanimously Wednesday night to make permanent a temporary ban on the use and sale of fireworks, after hearing public…
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C.O. nonprofit Furnish Hope providing furniture for new Veterans Village in Bend
Furnish Hope is a nonprofit organization that provides and installs furnishings and household essentials to families in need throughout Central…
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Popular Bend HS basketball player advancing to a bigger, national stage
“Total shock.” Shocked and caught off-guard. That’s how the Walker family felt when their son, Cameron, was chosen to play in the Special Olympics…
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BendFilm is back, in-person this time (and virtual again, too)
After being only a virtual event last year, BendFilm gets underway Thursday in that virtual mode, but also with an in-person event this weekend.…
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Bend-La Pine Schools to offer free weekly COVID-19 testing to students, staff
The Bend-La Pine School District plans to provide weekly COVID-19 testing to students and staff later this year during the fall…
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