Bend artist showcases equal pay sculpture at downtown event ahead of Equal Pay Day
A Bend artist created a sculpture to break down barriers around pay equity. Outside the Commons Cafe and Taproom in downtown Bend, Cassandra…
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‘I really enjoy the books’: Seven Peaks School in Bend hosts area’s Battle of the Books reading competition
Young readers were tested on their reading comprehension skills Saturday morning at Seven Peaks School. Ninety bookworms from the Bend-La Pine area…
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Juniper Canyon Living investigation: Looking into ownership and residents’ rights
In our ongoing investigation into Juniper Canyon Living, NewsChannel 21 is looking into the residents’ rights, ownership of the facility and their…
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Two students at Phagan’s Beauty College in Bend struck, injured in NE 27th Street crosswalk; driver cited
Two women attending Phagan’s Central Oregon Beauty College in northeast Bend were struck and injured in a 27th Street crosswalk Friday morning and…
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‘Oregonians won’: Sen. Tim Knopp reflects on M. 110 reforms, major housing funds and legislative progress this time
The Oregon Legislature wrapped up its month-long “short session” three days before the deadline Thursday night, with Democrats, Republicans and…
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Daryl Hall and Elvis Costello & The Imposters to play Bend’s Hayden Homes Amphitheater in early June
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Daryl Hall and Elvis Costello & The Imposters with Charlie Sexton announced Friday a co-headlining summer run across…
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Public input sought on three options to improve safety at NW Lower Bridge Way and 43rd Street near CRR
The Deschutes County Road Department is seeking public input on three design concepts to improve traffic flow and safety at NW Lower Bridge Way and…
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Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer endorses Donald Trump in wake of Nikki Haley’s withdrawal from race for president
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, R-Ore., endorsed former president Donald Trump’s election bid this week, in the wake of Nikki…
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Deschutes County seeks $77K state grant for ranchers’ wolf-kill compensation, non-lethal deterrence
Deschutes County is applying to the state Department of Agriculture for a grant of about $77,000 to compensate ranchers for wolf depredation, as well…
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Oregon lawmakers pass Rep. Levy bill aimed at trimming costs for life-saving prescription medicines
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week, Oregon lawmakers unanimously approved legislation from state Rep. Emerson Levy, D-Bend, requiring insurers to count…
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Bend city councilors discuss, give staff guidance on transportation fee, with hearing, first vote set in two weeks
Bend city councilors talked with staff Wednesday night about revisions to the rules and promises surrounding the controversial proposed…
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Armed man calls 911, reports mental health crisis; part of Bend’s Forum Shopping Center locked down until surrender
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A man who called 911 to report he was experiencing a mental health crisis – and had a gun – prompted a half-hour lockdown…
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Redmond Police leverage traffic safety grants to boost enforcement during Speed Awareness Month
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — March is Speed Awareness Month in Oregon, and the Redmond Police Department said it has secured grant funding to boost…
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Bend’s median home sales price falls for fifth straight month, while Redmond’s rose a bit
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A warm-cold, up-and-down winter has made for a cooling trend on Bend home sale prices, which dropped in February for the fifth…
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Suspected DUII hit-and-run driver arrested after slamming car into NW Bend apartments, breaking gas line
(Update: Adding video) Residents of four-plex were evacuated during late-night repairs BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A Bend man suspected of drunk and…
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Shepherd’s House Ministries adds part-time residential nurse to provide key medical services for homeless
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Shepherd’s House Ministries, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the homeless communities in Central Oregon,…
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‘Constant champion’: Oregon Senate adopts resolution honoring Bend veterans activist Dick Tobiason for years of service
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Senate voted unanimously Wednesday to join the House in adopting HCR 202 A, a resolution recognizing retired…
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Bend city councilors unanimously approve agreement with Warm Springs Tribes for closer ties, yearly meetings
The Bend City Council at Wednesday night’s meeting voted unanimously to sign a first of its kind memorandum of understanding between The Confederated…
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Special Report: Shortage of substitute teachers challenges schools on the High Desert
The High Desert Education Service District is in need of more substitute teachers.…
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‘Incredible demand’ prompts Deschutes County to seek planning grant for 500-acre RV/campground north of Bend
Deschutes County may seek a state parks grant to help advance the planning for a possible RV park/campground on 500 acres of county-owned property on…
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