Governor signs Senator Knopp’s ‘Children’s Health and Safety Equity Act’
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Late last week, the governor signed into law SB 1579 B, the Children’s Health and Safety Equity Act, introduced and chief…
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Three sculpture options for SE 15th Street-Knott Road roundabout go on display; each honors Caldera HS Wolfpack
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Design renderings of the three proposed art sculptures for the Southeast 15th Street and Knott Road roundabout will be on…
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Central Oregon community members have come together in an ambitious effort to build a multi-sport facility
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Central Oregon Sportsplex Alliance is a coalition of community members, businesses, sports teams and partners that are…
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Fire traced to weed-burning with torch causes $100K damage to NE Bend home; area’s second such fire in days
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A fire that caused an estimated $100,000 damage to a northeast Bend home Tuesday afternoon was caused by the resident burning…
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ODOT again shifts Bend Parkway blasting work; third of six closures to take place Thursday night
On Thursday evening, crews will complete another blast of hard basalt along U.S. Highway 97 near Empire Avenue. It’s the third of six such blasts,…
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Bend food pantry The Giving Plate begins new chapter with opening of its Community Store and Distribution Center
The Giving Plate, a Central Oregon food pantry, celebrates its 14th birthday on Wednesday with a milestone event: the opening of its Community Store…
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City of Bend seeks applicants for three committees serving community
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Community committees are a great way to get involved with City of Bend government. The City has several Council-appointed…
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Have you ever taken a singing class where there are no mistakes? There’s one such class right here in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) At the Deschutes Public Library for Open Hub Night, it’s a night of singing. Everyone is welcome, no matter what your level is,…
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Habitat for Humanity accepting applications for 22 affordable new homes in Bend and Redmond
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity announced Monday that it has begun accepting applications for 22 new homes in Bend and…
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January 2025 murder trial set for Bend man accused in fatal stabbing of his mother
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A judge on Monday scheduled a two-week murder trial to begin Jan. 28, 2025 for Theodore John Wayne Bowser, 37, accused of…
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‘Keep kids safe, help them thrive’: CO nonprofits spotlight National Child Abuse Prevention Month
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) —  As we marked the start of April on Monday, we also note the beginning of National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Nonprofits in…
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April’s Blue Ribbon Campaign puts Central Oregon focus on preventing child abuse, keeping kids safe
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Now in its 19th year, Central Oregon’s Blue Ribbon Campaign highlights the issue of child abuse and the community’s role in…
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St. Charles reports workforce turnaround, hiring temporary traveling nurses as permanent caregivers
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — In the past year, St. Charles Health System said Monday that it’s seen a major turnaround in the strength of its workforce,…
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Easter Egg Hunt returns to NW Bend’s Compass Park
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The group Life in Bend hosted a return of the Easter Egg Hunt to Bend’s Compass Park Sunday morning. She was talking with…
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Fire destroys Tumalo barn; cause traced to weed-burning with propane torch earlier in the day
A fire that destroyed a barn in Tumalo Saturday evening was caused by the residents burning weeds with a propane torch earlier in the day,…
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The Environmental Center invites families to get creative for Bend’s Earth Day Parade costumes using upcycled materials
The Environmental Center wanted to help people prepare for the Earth Day Fair and Parade, with Earth Day coming up. So on Saturday, they held a…
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Honor Flight: Bend Pearl Harbor survivor Dick Higgins and family take special journey to his final resting place
Two days after a public memorial service and military funeral for Richard “Dick” Higgins of Bend, who passed away last week at the age of 102,…
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Mid Oregon Credit Union receives third Crystal Performance Award
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Mid Oregon Credit Union has received a 2023 Crystal Performance Award from Raddon®. Raddon presents these prestigious awards…
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Deschutes County to start work on new roundabout at Butler Market Road/Powell Butte Highway intersection
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The eastern end of Butler Market Road at Powell Butte Highway, by the Bend Airport, closes Monday as work begins on a new…
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‘Closure for all of us’: Bend’s refreshed Vietnam Veterans Memorial rededicated on national day in their honor
Friday was National Vietnam Veterans Day, set aside to remember and honor those who served in that long and difficult war. In a special event to mark…
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