Some twinkling lights are back in downtown Bend’s trees, but at what cost?
The twinkling lights of downtown Bend have come back, but only at certain intersections, for now. The new parking system has affected the presence of…
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Deschutes County commissioners approve added staff to assist rising number of intellectual and developmentally disabled
Deschutes County commissioners approved more staffing Wednesday to help the county’s intellectually and developmentally disabled…
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Measure 110 Hotline gets new ownership; OHA reports increase in calls
People seeking Measure 110 services and supports can now access a newly invigorated helpline to connect individuals more efficiently with treatment,…
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Street Dog Hero rescues 8 husky puppies left at overcrowded Calif. shelter, sparing them from being euthanized
Street Dog Hero says it received an urgent plea last weekend for help from an animal shelter in Central California, asking if the Bend-based animal…
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Prineville man killed, Bend woman seriously injured in crash on icy Highway 20 bridge over Snake River
A Prineville man was killed and a Bend woman was seriously injured Tuesday morning in a crash amid icy conditions on the Nyssa Snake River Bridge on…
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Homeless Leadership Coalition to begin Central Oregon’s annual Point in Time Count on Tuesday, Jan. 23
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Homeless Leadership Coalition, Central Oregon’s Continuum of Care, will be kicking off the annual Point in Time Count in…
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Senate OKs Wyden bill, Bend veterans’ proposal to designate US Hwy. 20 coast to coast ‘National Medal of Honor Highway’
Washington, D.C. – Senators Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Mike Crapo, R-Idaho on Wednesday applauded Senate passage of their bipartisan legislation…
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Sprinkler stops bathroom fire in NE Bend commercial building, sparing 2 businesses major damage
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A fire sprinkler system saved two northeast Bend businesses from major damage when a fire broke out in a bathroom Monday night,…
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Adair: Six infants have experienced fentanyl-affected births at St. Charles Bend in past three months
In the past 90 days, six infants have been born at St. Charles Bend with fentanyl in their system, according to a recent report by Deschutes County…
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Six chairs, less waiting: Mt. Bachelor, skiers and boarders celebrate grand opening of ‘six-pack’ Skyliner Express lift
Mt. Bachelor officials, staff and hundreds of skiers and snowboarders gathered on the slopes Tuesday morning to celebrate the grand opening of its…
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Neighbors oppose planned transitional housing for paroled sex offenders, felons at SE Bend triplex
A petition drive started by southeast Bend residents is aiming to stop the establishment of a transitional housing complex for adult parolees and…
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Warm Springs man struck, killed by pickup on Highway 97 in Redmond
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A Warm Springs man was struck and killed by a pickup truck on Highway 97 in Redmond early Tuesday morning, Oregon State…
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City of Bend will study 10 possible ‘Climate-Friendly Areas’ where new mixed-use districts could take shape
A recent study by the City of Bend shows what areas of town could be mixed-use districts where people can live and work without requiring a…
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Horse-boarding business near Juniper Ridge homeless encampments closes down due to ongoing issues
A woman who owned a farm for horseback boarding just north of Bend, called Moon Dance Ranch & Appaloosas, says she recently was forced to close down…
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City of Bend seeks developers for four pieces of property at Juniper Ridge, along SE Ninth Street
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend said Monday it’s currently soliciting proposals through a request for proposal process from qualified…
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Bend woman pleads guilty to punching downtown bartender, helping murder suspect Caleb Cegers flee
A 21-year-old Bend woman has pleaded guilty to assault and hindering prosecution for punching a downtown Bend bartender last August and helping her…
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The Environmental Center awards five C.O. businesses $40,000 in Community Innovation Fund grants
The Environmental Center recently awarded a total of $40,000 in grants through its Community Innovation Fund. The recipients will use the…
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OSP IDs two killed in Hwy. 97 crash south of Redmond; 2 DUII crashes, arrests during closure, one hit ODOT vehicle
A Redmond man from India and a Bend woman were killed Saturday evening when the man lost control of his van on U.S. Highway 97 south of Redmond and…
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As Christmas nears, markets in Central Oregon will help with your holiday shopping
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — In case you haven’t finished your Christmas shopping years, there are still plenty of opportunities to “shop local.” Two…
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Prineville’s Samson Sky granted sixth patent, sees orders surge after first flight of flying sports car
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Coming on the heels of their Official First Flight, announced November 9, Samson Sky announced that it has been granted…
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