Bend’s big changes to Greenwood Avenue draw initial mixed reaction
NewsChannel 21 talked with several businesses and others along Greenwood Avenue about the big changes the city’s ‘quick build’ project has…
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‘We’re all people that are trying to make the best place’: Community, city leaders, staff gather for 2nd Bend CityFest
Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler spoke at the second annual CityFest Thursday evening, giving a State of the City address to highlight the successes of the…
Continue ReadingBend 19-year-old arrested in domestic violence assault, threat with gun; gas station workers, citizen hold him for officers
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A Bend 19-year-old assaulted a woman in a vehicle in a grocery store parking lot Thursday, threatened an acquaintance with a…
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Gov. Kotek names Bend poet, writer Ellen Waterston Oregon’s new poet laureate
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Gov. Tina Kotek has named Ellen Waterston of Bend, a celebrated poet/writer, teacher and speaker who founded the Writing Ranch…
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With a bridge design approved, the city of Bend moves forward with the Hawthorne pedestrian & bicycle overcrossing
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – In an effort to improve connectivity for Bend’s pedestrians and bikers, the city has approved the Midtown Crossing Project. The…
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Driver arrested on DUII after early-AM crash into NW Bend building, forcing two new businesses to close for repairs
BEND, Ore, (KTVZ) – Two newly opened businesses in northwest Bend are having to close down for now and pick up the pieces after a suspected drunk…
Continue ReadingLL Flooring files for bankruptcy and will close 94 stores; Bend’s store not on closure list
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — LL Flooring, formerly known as Lumber Liquidators, has filed for bankruptcy and will close 94 of its…
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Forgotten candle causes NE Bend basement fire, but homeowner and her 2 dogs escape, thanks to sounding smoke alarms
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A candle left burning caused a fire that heavily damaged the basement of a northeast Bend home early Wednesday morning – but…
Continue ReadingAsk the Mayor: Bend’s Melanie Kebler answers your questions, from Juniper Ridge fire threat to Third Street traffic lights
Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler joined Demetrious Gamble and Jillian Fortner on NewsChannel 21 at Sunrise Wednesday for our monthly “Ask the Mayor”…
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Weekly Park Pick: Shevlin Park is Bend’s largest, and a very special nature spot
Bend’s Shevlin Park has been a community landmark for over 100 years. It spans nearly 1,000 acres, making it the largest park in town, on the…
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Waldorf School of Bend helps parents after recent Montessori school closure
After the recent sudden closure of Deschutes River Montessori, Waldorf School of Bend is offering impacted parents one month of free…
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‘For educational purposes only:’ C.O. Black Leaders Assembly informs Bend property owners of racially biased covenants
The Central Oregon Black Leaders Assembly recently announced the disturbing discovery of racially biased language in nearly 200 property deeds within…
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‘They’re so caring’: Bend-La Pine Schools’ Winnie the Pooh school bus safety program makes first day of school easier
Believe it or not, summer is heading to an end, and school is just around the corner. For those riding the school bus for the first time, it can be…
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Reed Market Road closing overnight for 2 weeks of paving work; 5 other Bend streets to close for shorter periods
To pave and maintain road conditions, the city of Bend is closing the western section of Reed Market Road during the nighttime hours, from 7 p.m. to…
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Bend’s High Desert Museum to receive $238K from feds to create new learning hub as part of expansion plans
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley announced Tuesday a federal investment totaling nearly $750,000 for Bend’s High Desert…
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City of Bend seeks developers of more affordable housing through accelerated urban growth boundary expansion
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) The City of Bend said Tuesday it is seeking applications from eligible landowners who are interested in getting more affordable…
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Firefighters stop blaze next to Empire Avenue Bend Parkway onramp; officials say no homeless camp in immediate area
Bend Fire & Rescue responded Sunday afternoon to reports of a small brush fire next to Empire Avenue and the northbound Bend Parkway onramp and…
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Owners of Bend-based Les Schwab Tire Centers exploring sale, valuing company at over $7 billion, Reuters reports
NEW YORK (KTVZ) – The investment firm that owns Les Schwab Tire Centers is exploring options including a sale of the Bend-based tire retail chain…
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‘This year has been challenging’: Central Oregon farmers discuss how their summer crops are faring
(Update: Adding video, comments from farmers, KTVZ.COM Poll) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Â Farmers in Central Oregon are doing their best to raise their…
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‘I’ve been absolutely loving it!’: Bend visitors express appreciation for the Olympics as the Games come to a close
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — It’s been 19 days of pure strength, competitiveness and camaraderie at the 2024 Paris Olympics, watched by people around the…
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