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ODOT approves 28 new Safe Routes to School projects; several planned in Central Oregon

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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) –The Oregon Transportation Commission invested at its Thursday meeting in new sidewalks, pedestrian crossings, curb ramps, and improvements that will make school communities safer and more accessible for everyone, including several Central Oregon projects. The commission approved 28 Safe Routes to School projects, with a total investment exceeding $31 million. These projects focus

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Oregon DMV launches express kiosks at nine Fred Meyer stores, including Bend’s

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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) —  Oregon Driver and Motor Vehicle Services said Thursday it has launched self-service express kiosks in Fred Meyer stores in nine cities, including Bend giving customers one more way to renew vehicle registration beyond a DMV field office, mail or online at DMV2U. Oregon DMV Express Kiosks are now available in Beaverton, Bend, Eugene,

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Pahlisch Homes drops appeal of Bend’s new tree preservation rules; both developer and city speak of ‘balance’ going forward

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Pahlisch Homes, one of the region’s largest developers, said Thursday it has dropped its state appeal of the city of Bend’s revised tree preservation code and will instead focus on collaboration “to achieve a balanced approach” toward protecting trees while not creating new obstacles to badly needed housing.

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City of Bend hosts open house on Olney Ave. pedestrian-bike project to enhance above, below-ground infrastructure

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BEND, Ore. {KTVZ} – The City of Bend hosted its pedestrian and bicycle open house Monday evening at the Element Bend Hotel. This particular project is really meant to help the bicyclists and pedestrians move about the city more freely, efficiently and most importantly, more safely. Changes are coming to Olney Avenue in northeast Bend

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Bend’s High Desert Museum receives two prestigious grants from National Endowment for the Humanities

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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The National Endowment for the Humanities has awarded two exceedingly competitive grants to Bend’s High Desert Museum totaling $240,337, the federal agency announced Tuesday.  Both grants support increased storytelling about and educational resources for the High Desert region, a largely rural, lesser-known expanse that stretches from the Rockies to the Cascades.

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‘This is 100% a preventable crime’: Bend Police report their officers made nearly 600 DUII arrests last year

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(Update: Adding video, comments from police, MADD) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Police said in 2024, nearly 600 drivers were arrested, accused of DUII. “We encourage, the bar staff to stop serving alcohol to obviously intoxicated people,” Cindy Ksenzulak, Bend Police traffic sergeant, said Tuesday. “Other than that, this town does serve a lot of alcohol,

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Burgerville update: Popular Portland fast-food chain still plans to come to Bend – but not at spot it listed by mistake

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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A much-anticipated addition to Bend’s fast-food scene is clearly still planning to come to the High Desert soon, though Burgerville withdrew from its location map Tuesday an apparently incorrect location in southeast Bend. KTVZ reported nearly a year ago that Burgerville had confirmed it was scouting locations in Bend as part

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Bill Healy film premiere MBSEF

Film on Mt. Bachelor founder Bill Healy to debut to sold-out Tower Theatre; group ski in his honor planned Thursday

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(Update: adding video from 5PM broadcast) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation (MBSEF) and Mt. Bachelor are proud to jointly present a special celebration of Bill Healy, the visionary founder of Mt. Bachelor, whose determination transformed Central Oregon’s skiing community. In honor of what would have been Healy’s 100th birthday year,

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Red Cross Cascades Region sends volunteers and staff to assist those affected by L.A. wildfires

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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) —  Fires in Los Angeles County are still raging, burning thousands of acres. Volunteers and staff from the Red Cross Cascades Region, are helping people in this difficult time.  The wildfires, in Los Angeles County, have burned thousands of acres, tearing down homes, memories — forcing thousands of residents to flee. 16 volunteers and staff from the Red Cross Cascades Region

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