Interim principals announced for Bend’s Ponderosa, Pine Ridge elementary schools
Superintendent Steven Cook announced Friday that two longtime Bend-La Pine Schools’ assistant principals have been selected to serve as interim…
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Wanted Bend man arrested at storage unit; detectives seize 2 lbs. of methamphetamine, hash oil lab
A Bend man wanted on a parole violation warrant was arrested Thursday while parked at his storage unit, and a raid turned up more than two pounds of…
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Central Oregon’s runaway youth at risk of trafficking and homelessness, advocate says
Several families have reached out to NewsChannel 21 in recent months, asking for help finding a runaway child. NewsChannel 21 spoke with Eliza…
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SW Bend neighborhood groups band together in bid to ‘save Deschutes South Canyon’ as a park — not housing
Southern Bend residents represented by several neighborhood associations say they fear they may lose the use of land they enjoy — the Deschutes…
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KPOV announces most successful Spring Membership Drive in station’s history
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — KPOV High Desert Community Radio received record-breaking support from the Central Oregon community during their recently…
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Medal of Honor recipient Marine Sgt. Maj. John Canley dies in Bend
The Marine Corps has announced the passing of Medal of Honor recipient retired Sgt. Maj. John L. Canley in Bend on Wednesday after a decades-long…
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Judge permanently blocks ban on homebuyer ‘love letters,’ as sought by Bend real estate group
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Prospective homebuyers in Oregon can continue to send “love letters” to people selling homes. U.S. District Judge Marco…
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Bend Westside businesses struggling amid Newport Avenue closures are banding together for support
Some things are known to be common inconveniences, like slow-speed internet, or in this case of some local businesses, road…
Continue ReadingJudge permanently blocks ban on homebuyer ‘love letters’
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Prospective homebuyers in Oregon can continue to send “love letters” to people selling homes. U.S. District Judge Marco…
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Gravel biking popularity on the rise: Cascade Gravel Grinder set for this weekend near Sisters
The Cascade Gravel Grinder is this Friday through Sunday, and is organized by race director Chad…
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City of Bend seeks applicants for Bend Landmarks Commission alternate position
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend is seeking to fill one alternate position for the Bend Landmarks Commission. Candidates for the Bend Landmarks…
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Lessons on bias, kindness coming to Bend-La Pine classrooms this fall
With growing concern about incidents of racism in Bend-La Pine Schools, the district’s Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Kinsey Martin led…
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Bend’s Desert Sky Montessori receives $5,000 OnPoint Credit Union Community Builder Award
Will use for music program, instruments PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As the 13th annual OnPoint Prize for Excellence in Education campaign…
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Portland man gets 18-month federal prison term for bank fraud scheme involving NE Bend property
A Portland man was sentenced to federal prison Tuesday for using a Bend residential property he did not own as collateral to obtain a bank loan worth…
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Bend-Redmond Habitat ReStore to open Sundays, offer shopping 7 days a week
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity announced Tuesday that its ReStore will now be open for business 7 days a week, starting this…
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Bend firefighter honored by Oregon fire chiefs for rescuing woman from house fire
Bend Fire & Rescue firefighter Jared Hopper received the Distinguished Conduct Award from the Oregon Fire Chiefs Association on Friday for rescuing a…
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Hayden Homes, Anjulicia Foundation give $300,000 to The Giving Plate’s capital campaign
The Giving Plate announced Monday a very generous financial contribution toward their capital campaign, from Hayden and Kristin Watson. On behalf of…
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Students from 3 C.O. school districts joining military honored in first joint recognition event
Bend-La Pine Schools hosts its first-ever joint Military Recognition Event Monday afternoon, to celebrate students who have enlisted to serve in a…
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Heaven Can Wait 5K walk and run postponed to October, moved to Redmond
Heaven Can Wait, a 5K walk and run that was originally scheduled for June 5 at Drake Park, will now be held sometime in October in Redmond, St.…
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‘I am simply exhausted’: Bend Mayor Sally Russell announces she’s resigning from city council
After nearly a decade on the Bend City Council, the last three years as the first elected mayor in nearly a century, Sally Russell announced Monday…
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