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Bend road chip-sealing projects under way

June 21, 2021 6:36 pm KTVZ

Summer brings many familiar sights, including streets closed for paving or chip-sealing. A city of Bend official says the investment saves plenty…

New COCC program trains state-certified community health workers

June 21, 2021 2:38 pm KTVZ News Partners

With recent approval from the Oregon Health Authority, Central Oregon Community College said Monday it is now an official instructional body for the…

Central Oregonians gather to celebrate Juneteenth, newly official state, federal holiday

June 19, 2021 11:24 pm KTVZ

Central Oregonians walked up Pilot Butte in an annual ‘Take Back the Butte’ event and also held another gathering Saturday to mark Juneteenth, a…

Family faithful: Lifelong Bend high school basketball fans honored at Summit High

June 18, 2021 11:46 am KTVZ

When a crowd at a basketball game cheers, it’s typically for a player.
But for lifelong Bend high school basketball fans Stan and Darlene Shoults,…

Bend motorists, be aware: Parking near Drake Park has changed

June 18, 2021 6:27 pm KTVZ

A new residential parking district by Drake Park could catch some visitors unaware this summer. Learn more about options at…

Tubes, kayaks and paddleboards – oh my! ‘Park and Float’ rentals start Saturday on Deschutes in Bend

June 18, 2021 11:58 am KTVZ

It was a warm and busy day on the Deschutes River Friday as floating season arrives. Floating the river is a popular pastime for Central Oregonians…

Kôr Community Land Trust invites public to ribbon-cutting on first development

June 18, 2021 2:10 pm KTVZ News Partners

Kôr Community Land Trust invites the public to attend the ribbon cutting of its first development, Kôrazón, on Tuesday, July 13th at noon. The…

Bend Park & Rec reopens all facilities to the public on Monday

June 18, 2021 10:49 am KTVZ News Partners

Beginning Monday, June 21, all Bend Park and Recreation District facilities will reopen to the public, including the District Office at Riverbend…

State urges limited outdoor water use due to chlorine shortage; C.O. cities seek new sources

June 17, 2021 6:55 pm KTVZ

A regional chlorine shortage due to a power failure at a Washington state manufacturer is adding to an already challenging nationwide issue,…

With Oregon eviction moratorium set to end, C.O. lawyers see high demand for help

June 17, 2021 11:20 am KTVZ

The rental eviction moratorium is scheduled to end June 30 in Oregon, unless lawmakers intervene, and Central Oregon lawyers say they are receiving a…

City of Bend gives notice to Emerson Avenue homeless campers: Move out by June 23

June 17, 2021 12:20 pm KTVZ News Partners

The city of Bend, as expected, gave formal notice Thursday to dozens of campers on Northeast Emerson Street that the city right-of-way will be…

Cascade Middle School power failure, electrical issues and smoke cancel last day of classes

June 17, 2021 10:54 am Barney Lerten

Thursday was the last day of school for most Bend-La Pine Schools students – except at Cascade Middle School, where a power failure caused…

Downtown Bend Business Assn. pitches Minnesota Avenue pedestrian promenade to councilors

June 16, 2021 1:57 pm KTVZ News Partners

The Downtown Bend Business Association presented to city councilors Wednesday night early, conceptual plan for a pedestrian promenade that would…

Bend councilors OK budget, water and sewer fee hikes, purchase of 2 shelter sites

June 16, 2021 9:28 pm KTVZ News Partners

Bend city councilors Wednesday night approved new fees for the coming year as part of the biennial budget adoption and also approved two planned…

Bend couple arrested on drug charges; raids on home, warehouse find psilocybin, marijuana grow

June 16, 2021 8:50 pm Barney Lerten

Drug agents arrested a northeast Bend couple and conducted a pair of raids Wednesday on their home and large commercial warehouse in the Spring River…