Investigation underway after violence erupts at Bend political rallies
President Trump supporters gathering for a cruise through town and Black Lives Matter protesters holding a self-described “block party” gathered at…
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38 Bend leaders condemn hate, decry violence ahead of 2 weekend rallies
A Trump 2020 ‘caravan cruise rally’ is set to begin Saturday afternoon near Bend’s Drake Park.…
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2 Sisters HS students, 3rd teen killed in crash on Forest Service road west of Sisters
Three teens — two of them Sisters High School students — were killed Thursday night when their SUV left a Forest Service road west of Sisters and…
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‘It’s been phenomenal:’ Deschutes County Stabilization Center set to open 24/7
The Deschutes County Stabilization Center has been up and running for about four months now. But in just over two weeks, it’ll be staffed 24/7 for…
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COVID-19 brings changes, cancellations to Bend’s traditional fall events
October brings numerous traditional fall events in Bend, but like many festivals and events already this year, most are now going virtual or have…
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Deschutes County road construction update: Week of Oct. 4-10
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is Deschutes County’s weekly road construction update for the week of October 4-10. Old Bend Redmond Highway/Tumalo Road…
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2020 ‘mock election’ prompts concern among some Bend elementary school parents
Amid another presidential election, Ryan Gilbert of Bend is concerned about the nature of his young stepson’s exposure to politics through an online…
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Bend-La Pine parents plan rally to call for return to in-person learning
Some parents in Bend-La Pine Schools want their children back in the classroom, and they’re planning to rally to make their case.…
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Bend woman faces drug, other charges after traffic stop in Terrebonne
A Bend woman suspected of returning to the area with drugs was pulled over on Highway 97 in Terrebonne and cited this week after a drug-sniffing K-9…
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Central Oregonians watch, react to wild first presidential debate
After months of anticipation, the political showdown that many in the country have been waiting for finally arrived.…
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C.O. special education program gears up to welcome back students
Some families of Central Oregon special needs students are gearing up to head back to the classroom for in-person…
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Bend WWII veteran, B-17 tail gunner passes at age 98
Arthur Herbert Moon passed away this past week after a long and memorable 98 years.…
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Youth hold climate change protest in downtown Bend
Youth organizers met in downtown Bend Friday morning to bring awareness to the continued efforts to fight climate change.…
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Deschutes County road construction update: Week of Sept. 27-Oct. 3
Here is Deschutes County’s weekly road construction update for the week of Sept. 27-Oct.…
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One arrest, 100s of plants seized in raid on Alfalfa illegal marijuana grow
Anonymous complaints and questions about the odor and legality of a marijuana grow operation in Alfalfa, east of Bend, led to a raid on the property…
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St. Charles Health System plans to issue $100 million in bonds for upcoming projects
St. Charles Health System confirmed Wednesday it is preparing to issue $100 million in bonds to help fund future Bend and Redmond hospital expansion…
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Oregon’s breweries, wineries hit hardest by COVID-19 — and now wildfires
Many in Oregon’s hard-hit food and beverage industry believe a COVID-19 vaccine would be life-changing for the future of their industry and their…
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Elk Lake Resort has been put up for sale; asking price $4.56 million
After taking over ownership of the Elk Lake Resort in 2013, owners Pat and Wendy Prive are ready to sell the 21-acre property located on the…
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Deschutes County seeks Transportation Plan advisory panel applicants
Deschutes County is seeking community members with an interest in or life experience with transportation, safety, and/or mobility issues to serve on…
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Bend-La Pine School Board member raises reopening concerns
The Bend La-Pine School Board met Tuesday night to discuss schools reopening. One board member raised concerns on face masks vs. face…
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