City of Bend’s housing efforts celebrated at second day of Western Governors’ Housing Workshop
Day 2 of the Western Governors’ Association housing workshop kicked off Thursday morning, focusing on infrastructure and homeownership.…
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Deschutes National Forest to close nearly 35,000 acres south of Bend for a year-plus of prescribed burns, thinning
The Deschutes National Forest announced Thursday it will temporarily close the Cabin Butte Vegetation Management Project area south of Bend,…
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Preliminary design released for La Pine Archway, a new gateway that will welcome visitors to the community
La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The La Pine Urban Renewal Agency has announced its preliminary design for the La Pine Archway Project, which has been in…
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Fire traced to doghouse heat lamp destroys fifth-wheel trailer in Deschutes River Woods; neighbor rescues dog
A fire traced to a doghouse heat lamp destroyed a fifth-wheel trailer in Deschutes River Woods on Thursday morning, but a neighbor rescued the dog…
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Ask the Mayor: Redmond’s Ed Fitch talks Highway 97, leash laws and more
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — From safety on Highway 97 to the Leash Law at Dry Canyon Park, NewsChannel 21’s Kelsey Merison and Matthew Draxton asked…
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Redmond man arrested on charges of possessing child sex abuse material; police seek info about other possible victims
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond police turned to the public Wednesday for any information about other possible victims of a Redmond man arrested last…
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Problem Solvers: C.O. organizations highlight changes amid recent rise in online trafficking
This month is recognized as National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, and Central Oregon organizations are spreading awareness about the issue…
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Apologetic former Bend St. Vincent de Paul leader receives 41-month prison term for drug-dealing
(Update: adding video from 5PM broadcast) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The former executive director of St. Vincent de Paul in Bend was sentenced Wednesday…
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Fixing a ‘mess’: City of Bend receives $32 million in federal funds for Reed Market Railroad Crossing Project
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend has received $32.3 million in federal funding to fix traffic backups for the Reed Market Railroad Crossing…
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Camp Fire Central Oregon invites community to warm veterans’ hearts at annual ‘Valentine’s for Veterans’ event
Public welcome to craft cards for delivery to regional veterans hospital BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Camp Fire Central Oregon is once again warming hearts…
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Gov. Tina Kotek pays visit to Bend to discuss regulatory reforms, attainable homeownership and resilient housing
Following years of underbuilding, underinvestment, and extraordinary growth – driven by a complex mix of factors – the West is facing severe…
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New Oregon US Rep. Janelle Bynum looks for ‘low-hanging fruit’ to make progress in divided Congress
Janelle Bynum’s journey to Washington, D.C., to begin her work as the U.S. representative for Oregon’s 5th Congressional District was a…
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Feds award Bend $32.3 million for long-awaited overpass to fix traffic backups at Reed Market Road railroad crossing
Members of Oregon’s congressional delegation and the City of Bend announced Friday that the city has been awarded $32.3 million in federal funding…
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Deschutes County Health Services launches public awareness campaign to prevent opioid-related overdoses
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County Health Services launched on Wednesday a countywide campaign, Friends for Life, intended to raise public…
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Big changes coming to trails west of Bend: USFS plans miles of new trails, reroutes and removal of unauthorized trails
The Deschutes National Forest has signed the final decision for the West Bend Trails Project on the Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District west of…
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City of Bend hosts open house on Olney Ave. pedestrian-bike project to enhance above, below-ground infrastructure
BEND, Ore. {KTVZ} – The City of Bend hosted its pedestrian and bicycle open house Monday evening at the Element Bend Hotel. This particular project…
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New, returning Oregon lawmakers sworn into office; legislative session begins next week
By Ben Botkin and Julia Shumway, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon lawmakers got to work in Salem on Monday, with largely…
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Council on Aging of Central Oregon closes 2024 with major grants to support Meals on Wheels, senior nutrition
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Council on Aging of Central Oregon is thrilled to announce that the organization has received three significant grants…
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‘This is 100% a preventable crime’: Bend Police report their officers made nearly 600 DUII arrests last year
(Update: Adding video, comments from police, MADD) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Police said in 2024, nearly 600 drivers were arrested, accused of DUII.…
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Burgerville update: Popular Portland fast-food chain still plans to come to Bend – but not at spot it listed by mistake
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A much-anticipated addition to Bend’s fast-food scene is clearly still planning to come to the High Desert soon, though…
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