REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – AAA projects 79.9 million Americans (23.6% of the population) will travel 50 miles or more from home for the Thanksgiving holiday, up 2.1% from 2023. This year is the busiest ever for Thanksgiving travel, exceeding pre-pandemic numbers, the organization said Monday. About 1.1 million Oregonians will head over the river and
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The Bend Police Department and the Bend Park & Recreation District jointly announced Friday that community members can now access a crime map and data about calls for service taking place in Bend’s parks and recreation facilities.
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Shepherd’s House Ministries is calling on the Central Oregon community to come together in the spirit of gratitude and generosity by contributing to its annual Thanksgiving Dinner.
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Bend residents Megan and Troy Stith on Thursday received the keys to a brand new First Story home built in partnership with Heart of Oregon Corps’ YouthBuild program.
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(Update: Adding video, comments from City of Bend) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) The City of Bend is updating its current parking code for all vehicles. “We’ve had the same code on the books for a really long time, and the role of parking has changed a little bit, city Chief Operations Officer Russell Grayson said Thursday.
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Following steep declines in school attendance in the immediate aftermath of the pandemic, Oregon students are slowly beginning to show up more regularly to class, and a growing number of ninth-graders are on track to graduate on time.
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon House Democrats convened to elect new leadership to build on the successes of the 2023 and 2024 legislative sessions and continue focusing on what matters most to Oregonians. “I’m honored to continue leading the talented group of legislators in the House Democrats’ Caucus,” said Majority Leader Ben Bowman (D-Tigard, Metzger, & S. Beaverton). “Now it’s time to
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend is seeking community feedback on two potential site options for a one-time Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) expansion. The two sites under consideration are: Jasper Ridge, located near the east side of town, and Caldera Ranch, located near the southeast part of town. This online open house will provide high-level
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Staff, councilors seek to assure the goal is not to put housing on existing parks BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After diving deep into complex land-use laws and hearing much impassioned testimony, Bend city councilors voted 5-1 Wednesday night to adopt development code changes to clarify the rules and reflect recent state land-use laws aimed at
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Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, November 21st. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/. It’s under the Contests tab on KTVZ.COM.
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(update: adding video; Bend City Councilor-Elect Steve Platt says current affordable housing plan won’t cover middle income residents at a 60% AMI level) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Bend City Council began the phase of site selection for the urban growth boundary expansion under Oregon’s Senate Bill 1537, which is a significant initiative aimed at addressing
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(Update: Adding video, comments from staff) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new type of housing development is coming to northeast Bend, employing a design called Twinhomes. Hiatus Homes, which says it’s “known for its sustainable and innovative housing solutions,” announced upcoming groundbreaking on their latest development – Hiatus Ninth, consisting of nine Twinhomes. They feature a 1 bedroom,
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The windstorm sweeping through the region serves as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of Central Oregon’s weather, as heavy winds often coincide with power outages, as Simon Gutiérrez, Spokesperson for Pacific Power, continues urging residents to remain cautious and avoid areas with fallen power lines.
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Ground will be broken soon for another new hotel near Bend’s Old Mill District, one of several new Cambria Hotels recently opening or being built by Choice Hotels International around the country.
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(Update: Adding video, comments from parent, grandparent, Deschutes Land Trust) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend nonprofit got a generous donation in a novel way – through a lemonade stand. For two girls, Noa and Lila, visiting their grandparents in Central Oregon turned out to have a big impact on the Deschutes Land Trust. The trust received $25,000 from the
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Gas prices continue to edge lower, and the national and Oregon averages for regular gas have fallen to their lowest prices of the year so far, AAA Oregon/Idaho said Tuesday. Meanwhile, the national average is poised to dip below $3 a gallon for the first time since May 2021.
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A 52-year-old Bend man was struck and killed by a freight train while lying on the tracks near Southeast Wilson Avenue Monday evening, police said. No foul play is suspected.
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Bend police warned businesses, nonprofits and individuals Monday about a major increase in scam emails and calls that have ripped off area residents for hundreds of thousands of dollars while reminding of steps everyone can take to cut the risk of becoming the next victim.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Days are shorter, and the air is colder … winter is coming! Experience the warmth of the High Desert Museum every Thursday in December during Winter Nights — a special time of extended evening hours, engaging exhibitions, discounted rates and festive activities for all. This year’s Winter Nights features: December 5: Welcome to Winter — Ease into the first Winter Nights
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