Deschutes Public Library hosting jigsaw puzzle swap
As part of its ‘Know Puzzles’ month, the Deschutes Public Library in downtown Bend is holding a jigsaw puzzle swap on Saturday, February. 24th from 9…
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Deschutes County leaders join others in Salem to discuss Measure 110 reforms on opening day of legislative session
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Leaders of Deschutes and other counties from across the state gathered in Salem on Monday, the opening day of the Oregon…
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As the snow melts once again, city of Bend street crews get ahead of schedule on other projects, tasks
On Sunday, Bend and other parts of Central Oregon saw snow fall and stick, in some areas for the first time since last month’s winter storms. But it…
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After GOP walkout, Oregon lawmakers reconvene to focus on housing and drugs
By CLAIRE RUSH Associated Press SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon lawmakers began a new legislative session Monday, hoping to turn a fresh page after a…
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City of Bend to commission large public artwork for HQ Building at $130 million Juniper Ridge Public Works Campus
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend, in partnership with Art in Public Places, announced Monday it seeks to commission a large-scale work of art…
Continue Reading‘I really do have faith in him’: Central Oregonians voice their views on whether Punxsutawney Phil’s forecasts are trustworthy
(CNN) — Punxsutawney Phil – the famous groundhog weather watcher – woke up and did not see his shadow Friday morning, calling for an early…
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The Giving Plate set to open two new, larger facilities this spring as region’s food needs grow
(Update: Adding video, interview with Ranae Staley) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Giving Plate is expanding its operations with two new buildings, both…
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‘Thanks for everyone’s patience’: After months of work and delays, Purcell Boulevard extension opens in NE Bend
(Update: Adding video, comments from City of Bend project engineer) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend announced that a long-awaited Purcell…
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City of Bend still cleaning up after winter storms
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– You might be seeing an increase in the number of of street sweepers on Bend streets this week. The are just one way city crews…
Continue Reading‘Emptying the reservoir, one teaspoon at a time:’ new C.O. Guardian Assistance Program sees success in first six months
The Central Oregon Guardian Assistance Program (COGAP) was established as a nonprofit organization last August in Bend to provide guardianship…
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Rebecca Robinson chosen for new OSU position focusing on industry, OSU-Cascades’ innovation district
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Rebecca Robinson has been appointed associate vice president for the newly formed economic development and industry relations…
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Four films shown at last fall’s Bend Film Festival are now Oscar-nominated
Movie producer Christian Norlyk will never forget the moment he found out his short film was nominated for an Oscar.…
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Bend nonprofit In Our Backyard preparing for ‘Linking Freedom Day’ in Vegas, ahead of Super Bowl LVIII
In Our Backyard, a Bend-based nonprofit devoted to stopping human trafficking, is once again traveling to the Super Bowl, as it has for several…
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Lighthouse Navigation Center official outlines drug policies, what’s expected of those staying at Bend shelter
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — An alleged fentanyl trafficker, his brother and girlfriend were arrested earlier this week, accused of dealing the drug around a…
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COCC raising curtain on theater-themed art exhibition
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — An extensive collection of costumes, masks, posters, videos and other theater memorabilia that represent more than 30 years of…
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Bend Park & Rec District opens registration for spring recreation, programs Feb. 5-7
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Winter isn’t finished with us yet, but it’s time to plan ahead for blooming daffodils and mowing lawns. Bend Park and…
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Community tips lead to traffic stop, raid, arrest of suspected Bend fentanyl trafficker, his brother and girlfriend
Community tips led to the arrest of a Bend-area fentanyl trafficker during a Highway 97 traffic stop in Terrebonne, as well as his older brother and…
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Bend, Redmond mayors discuss how property tax limits, higher costs pose budget challenges
Oregon voters close to 30 years ago put a cap on how much property taxes could increase each year — just one of the factors that are now a given…
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Bend-La Pine Schools, Bend Education Association leaders talk about new 4-year contract agreement
After months of lengthy negotiations and amid plans to call in a state mediator, negotiators for the Bend-La Pine Schools and Bend Education…
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Bend man halts building ADU after city charges nearly $60,000 in SDCs, fees; city says it’s too big to be an ADU
A Bend man is speaking up about his experience over the last couple of years in dealing with the city of Bend after he says they tried to charge him…
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