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Bend’s Planned Parenthood sees 1,000% increase in Idaho patients since near-total ban took effect

November 3, 2023 11:58 am KTVZ

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend’s Planned Parenthood location reports that it has seen a 35% increase in patients crossing the state line from Idaho since…

Bend city councilors OK design contract for Crosstown Bikeways project to make walking, rolling and biking safer

November 3, 2023 11:59 am KTVZ

Bend city councilors this week approved a contract to proceed with design work on two routes, north-south and east-west, called the Crosstown…

Bend state Sen. Tim Knopp reaffirms support of Israel’s defense against terrorists seeking to eliminate it

November 2, 2023 10:38 pm KTVZ News Partners

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Nearly one month since Hamas terrorists launched their attack on the innocent people of Israel, Senate Republican Leader Tim…

Senate passes housing, transportation bill that includes $1.5 million for Bend-Redmond Habitat workforce housing

November 2, 2023 8:16 pm Barney Lerten

Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced Thursday major investments passed the Senate to expand affordable, rural and veterans housing options…

Mt. Bachelor offers its seasonal workers a new housing option, at Bend’s Campfire Hotel

November 1, 2023 11:06 am Jillian Fortner, Barney Lerten

Mt. Bachelor announced on Wednesday a new partnership with Bend’s Campfire Hotel, to offer seasonal employee housing for the upcoming winter…

Bend, Deschutes and Crook counties, Warm Springs receive share of $2.65 million in federal road-safety funds

October 30, 2023 11:07 am Dylan Anderman

Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley along with Rep. Val Hoyle, D-Ore., announced Monday nearly $2.7 million in federal funds for cities, counties and…

Several Central Oregon breweries among more than 700 offering Kōkua Session IPA, to help Maui wildfire victims

November 2, 2023 2:56 pm KTVZ News Partners

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Kōkua Project is one beer, brewed by many, to support our Maui ‘Ohana who have been affected by the tragic wildfires.…

Bend city councilors listen in on a tribal prayer, a DA’s ‘horrifying’ rash of homicides, and a grieving father’s message

November 1, 2023 11:15 pm Barney Lerten, Tracee Tuesday

A Bend City Council meeting that began with a bit of history and a sung Warm Springs tribal prayer had other emotional moments, from the district…

Arnold Irrigation District manager, Senator Merkley pleased by lawsuit dismissal and start of canal piping project

October 28, 2023 2:02 pm Dylan Anderman, Barney Lerten

More than a month after work began and days after a formal groundbreaking ceremony, a federal district this week dismissed a lawsuit initiated by the…

Late-night fire destroys large shop off Hwy. 97 north of Bend; losses estimated at $750,000

November 1, 2023 9:53 am Barney Lerten

A large shop building near Highway 97 just north of Bend went up in flames late Tuesday night, and the fire spread to several vehicles, a trailer,…

Mother, son charged with kidnapping after police say they took a teenager to Oregon for an abortion

November 1, 2023 12:58 pm Associated Press

By KIMBERLEE KRUESI Associated Press An Idaho woman and her son have been charged with kidnapping after prosecutors say they took the son’s…

City of Bend sets open house, invites public comment on plans to create Climate Friendly Areas

November 1, 2023 11:38 am KTVZ News Partners

The Growth Management Division at the City of Bend said Wednesday it wants to hear from the community about where to locate areas where people can…

Coven of witches hit the Deschutes in Bend with their paddles, not brooms

October 31, 2023 8:03 pm Tyson Beauchemin

About 200 witches made their traditional paddle on the Deschutes River in Bend on Halloween night, a special sight and also a benefit for…

Central Oregon parents speak out against bullying in school

October 31, 2023 7:59 pm Tracee Tuesday

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Since 2006, October has been recognized as National Bullying Prevention Month, a time to consider the effects on children. A…

City of Bend launching new Bend Works app in November, aims to help residents report issues quicker and easier

October 31, 2023 11:58 am KTVZ

The city of Bend is preparing to launch a new phone app called Bend Works that lets residents submit requests for non-emergency services for issues…

Three years after voters’ OK, some Bend GO Bond projects are are nearly done or under way, others still in planning

October 31, 2023 11:43 am Dylan Anderman

Friday will mark three years since city of Bend voters approved, by a 58-42 percent margin, a $190 million general obligation transportation bond for…