City fee increases proposed in Bend
Some of the proposed fee increases, in the planning and building departments, touch double digits. Liam Gibler breaks them down.
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Sunrise Birthdays – Thursday, June 8th
Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, June 8th. You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/.
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Pet Pics Sweepstakes: Handsome, adorable — you name it, they’ve got it
As always, we have a great collection of super pix of wonderful pets to share from our viewers to you on this week’s Pet Pics Sweepstakes. Feel free to post to our photo album and submit for possible inclusion in future segments from this link under the Contests tab: https://ktvz.com/play/2023/01/03/pet-pics-2023-presented-by-east-bend-animal-hospital/
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The Bend Farmers Market makes time change to earlier in the day
The Bend Farmers Market is back every Wednesday until October 15th. The marketing manager said it changed its hours primarily due to high heat later in the day. The new hours are from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Sunrise Birthdays – Wednesday, June 7th
Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Tuesday, June 7th. You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/.
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Redmond residents fill City Council meeting to show support in wake of apparent bias crime
Supporters of the Redmond City Council filled their City Hall meeting Tuesday evening in the wake of a disturbing crime, a dead raccoon and a message described as “racially hateful” left at the front door of Mayor Ed Fitch’s law office, also mentioning Councilor Clifford Evelyn.
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Bend band Precious Byrd hit by guitar thieves in Portland
Three unique guitars used by the popular Bend-based band Precious Bird were stolen in a break-in of their rig while in Portland for a concert.
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4 Peaks Music Festival wins Deschutes County OK for 2024 return
Deschutes County commissioners have given the green light for the 4 Peaks Music Festival in 2024. Some neighbors in that area southeast of Bend off Knott Road have had reservations about the impacts of the big weekend.
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Rattlesnakes have been reported throughout Central Oregon
Authorities want you to be aware, rattlesnakes have been spotted on trails and in wilderness areas recently. Warmer weather may mean more will be seen.
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Sunrise Birthdays – Monday, June 5th
Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Monday, June 5th. You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/.
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200 people send off butterflies at Riverbend Park to remember their lost loved ones
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Butterflies opened and flapped their wings for the first time Sunday, offering special meaning to those on hand. It was a beautiful sunny day to send off the little creatures. The butterfly release at Riverbend Park was put on by Bristol Hospice in Bend. Some 200 people got to honor and remember the loved ones they
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Bend’s third annual Juneteenth Celebration coming to Drake Park
Bend’s third annual Juneteenth Celebration will take place June 17th and 18th at Drake Park, put on by the Father’s Group to celebrate and teach the community about black history. The family-friendly event features live music, food, entertainment and historical and educational exhibits.
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Sixty bikers take part in Shop with a Cop Poker Run
Dozens of bikers hit the road Saturday morning from Wildhorse Harley-Davidson Powersports in Bend. About 60 took part in the Shop with a Cop Poker Run, sponsored by the Rodehouse Biker Church. All proceeds go to the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office for the program that pairs kids and first responders for a holiday shopping excursion.
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Little Deschutes Grange in La Pine holds Market Day
The Little Deschutes Grange in La Pine held a Market Day on Friday, where vendors got to showcase unique and handcrafted items, with proceeds going to fund scholarships for local high school students.
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BBQ, Whiskey & Blues Festival kicks off at Fairgrounds in Redmond
The 2023 BBQ, Whiskey and Blues Festival got underway at the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center in Redmond Friday evening and continues through the weekend.
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Deschutes County landfill fees may rise soon
Deschutes County Solid Waste officials are proposing an increase in franchise fees paid by trash haulers to help fund cleanup of properties around the county, as well as an increase in disposal fees due to inflation.
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Bend’s Last Blockbuster on Earth welcomes well-known YouTuber for special block party
MrHumanity, a YouTube superstar, was at the World’s Last Blockbuster in Bend on Friday for games and prizes…and philanthropy!
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Pet Pals: C’mon, all you Boston terrier fans
This sweet 14-year-old Boston terrier needs a good home, and is waiting at the Humane Society of Central Oregon!
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Bend Police officer charged with assault now facing civil lawsuit from alleged victim
Bend Police Officer Kevin Uballez, facing a misdemeanor assault charge in a 2021 arrest, is now facing a civil lawsuit brought by the man he allegedly assaulted.
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Sunrise Birthdays – Friday, June 2nd
Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, June 2nd. You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/.
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