Bend Heroes Foundation to mark 80th anniversary of D-Day at Bend Heroes Memorial
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Thursday marks the 80th anniversary of D–Day, when American and allied forces attacked the Germans with the seaborne and…
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In wake of Bend killing, businesses along N. Highway 97 report rise in crime: What can they do if it continues?
NewsChannel 21 spoke with nearly a dozen Bend businesses Tuesday morning about their recent experiences with increased crime in the form of drug…
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‘Really meets community needs’: Rotary Club of Greater Bend awards $100,000 to nonprofit co-op for child care expansion
Dozens of new child care spots will be added in Bend, as the Rotary Club of Greater Bend has awarded $100,000 to the nonprofit ReVillage Community…
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Deschutes Brewery, Patagonia Provisions announce two organic beers, one non-alcoholic, brewed with Kernza grain
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes Brewery and Patagonia Provisions have teamed up to launch two new certified organic beers brewed with Kernza®…
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Filing period begins Wednesday for four Bend City Council seats; deadline is August 27th
(Update: Perkins says she will seek re-election) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The May primary election has just passed and the fall election is five months…
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NE Bend man accused of distributing child sex abuse material from day care back in court, now has public defender
A 62-year-old man living at a northeast Bend licensed day care facility was arrested on numerous charges in a raid on his home Thursday after a tip…
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‘A heartbreaking story’: Bend-area rancher who gave up 15 badly neglected horses sentenced to probation, work service
A rancher east of Bend who has cared for animals for decades and was a former member of the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Posse offered no…
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City of Prineville names three West Coast law enforcement professionals as finalists for next police chief
The city of Prineville announced Tuesday the names of three veteran law enforcement officers from Washington and California who have been chosen as…
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Bend Police release new info in fatal attack on homeless man; murder suspect arraigned; public asked to help find blanket
Police revealed more details Monday about the killing of a 62-year-old homeless Bend man whose body was found last Thursday at his campsite behind a…
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Bend Park and Recreation District seeking teen volunteers, urging summer safety in parks, on Deschutes River
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Summer is quickly approaching, meaning the Bend Park and Recreation District is shifting into high gear. “We love…
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Summer fun, and risks: Bend Park and Rec, DCSO and police to educate, remind park and river users about safety rules
As temperatures heat up and residents and visitors head to Bend’s parks and the Deschutes River, public safety staff members are teaming up to…
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La Pine man spots and uses brick to smash open a locked window, rescue dog from burning home
La Pine resident Blake Barrett and his wife, Keddah, were headed home from a stop at his parents’ house Sunday afternoon “to pick up a couple of…
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‘IÂ watched the house fall’: Survivor of La Pine house fire recounts tragedy that claimed his brother’s life
A La Pine man who survived a house fire that claimed his brother’s life talked with us Sunday about the tragedy and how he must start over again…
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City of Bend’s new Pride Month crosswalk defaced with tire marks by vandals
Just hours after the city of Bend unveiled a rainbow crosswalk on Riverside Boulevard to mark the start of Pride Month, vandals defaced it with tire…
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Bend High softball wins 2-1 thriller over Lebanon to claim first state title in program history
EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend High softball team dominated the playoffs and on Saturday they secured their first state title in program history.…
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Roobeez Family Farm Expo showcases and celebrates local farms at the Redmond Fairgrounds
(Update: Adding video, comments from organizer) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — At the Deschutes County Fairgrounds, it was the Roobeez Family Farm Expo on…
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La Pine man dies in overnight fire that destroyed home, prompted evacuations; brother escapes; no foul play seen
A La Pine man died in an overnight fire that destroyed his home and spread to nearby structures and vehicles, prompting explosions and the evacuation…
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Wind forecast prompts cancellation of 113-acre prescribed burn west of Bend; river trail, some area access have reopened
Wind forecasts prompted Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District firefighters to cancel Friday’s planned ignitions on the 113-acre Big Eddy Prescribed Burn…
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Senator Jeff Merkley sets series of six town halls, including June 9th Crook County gathering
 WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., announced Friday he will be holding six in-person town halls for Oregon communities in June: Coos…
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Special Report: Soaring with confidence: A behind-the-scenes look at safety measures for Mt. Bachelor zipline
When it’s time to put the skis away, Mt. Bachelor gears up for zipline…
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