US Postal Service to hold March 7 job fair at Bend Post Office
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — March is a month of change. Harsh winter weather begins to change to calmer, warmer spring temperatures. Why not take a cue from…
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As fentanyl draws more attention, tracking methamphetamine overdoses, deaths prove challenging
According to the Oregon Health Authority, the number of people dying from methamphetamine overdoses increased by more than 20 times from 2009 to…
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Three Bend elementary schools’ interim principals named to permanent positions, starting this fall
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-La Pine Schools Superintendent Steven Cook announced Wednesday the selection of three elementary school interim principals…
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Oregon House approves e-bike rule updates, ‘Trenton’s Law,’ named for Bend teen killed in e-bike crash
The Oregon House, on a 59-0 vote, has approved a bill that updates state laws regarding e-bikes and was named “Trenton’s Law” to honor a Bend…
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City of Bend sets two informal Q&A sessions about Tree Preservation Committee recommendations
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend said Wednesday it wants to hear your questions about the future of tree preservation in our community, and has…
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Bend driver critically injured in pickup truck rollover crash on Alfalfa Market Road; DCSO says alcohol was a factor
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A Bend man was critically injured and his passenger sustained minor injuries in a rollover crash of a pickup truck early…
Continue ReadingOregon Department of Revenue has computer available in Bend office to help taxpayers with electronic filing
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — All Oregon resident taxpayers preparing their own returns in 2024 can file electronically at no cost using one of…
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Bend-La Pine School Board votes unanimously to send 5-year local option levy to May 21 ballot
The Bend-La Pine School Board voted unanimously Tuesday evening to place a five-year local option levy on the ballot this May.…
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‘What our students deserve’: Bend-La Pine School Board sends 5-year local option levy to May ballot
The Bend-La Pine School Board voted 6-0 Tuesday evening to put a five-year local option levy on the May 21 ballot, as expected.…
Continue ReadingNew Bend incubator lab provides assistance to tech entrepreneurs launching startups
(Update: adding video, comments from co-founders, entrepreneurs) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The new Bend Entrepreneur Lab says it focuses on providing…
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‘2023 was a great year for us’: Bend Fire & Rescue takes a look back at past year, notes accomplishments
During 2023, Bend Fire & Rescue received more than 10,000 calls, the large majority involving medical issues. Their lifesaving efforts recently…
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‘I think the storm is coming your way’: Bend city councilors get an earful from public on planned transportation fee
Criticism, concerns and questions were on the menu as expected Monday afternoon at the first of two Bend City Council listening sessions in which…
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Girl Scout Cookies season is back: Local Travel Patrol Troop 69 raising funds for big overseas trip
Travel Patrol Troop 69 is working to raise funds to visit England and Switzerland next…
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Bend’s next car wash could take up residence at the spot where Cracker Barrel Restaurant fans used to dine
The site of Bend’s former Cracker Barrel Restaurant, located in Robal Road Village, next to Chick-fil-A, MOD Pizza, Chipotle and Mud Bay, among…
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Bend Police Department reviews the numbers, taking a look at what’s in the new 2023 annual report
Bend Police have just released their 2023 annual report, and we took a look Monday at some of what it shows and…
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Three Bend residents arrested in alleged kidnap, robbery, chokehold of 18-year-old over marijuana vape cartridge sale
An 18-year-old man told Bend Police early Sunday morning that he’d been kidnapped, attacked and robbed by a group of people over a marijuana vape…
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Foes of planned SE Bend gas station lose challenge at Oregon Court of Appeals, ‘will definitely be boycotting’
The Oregon Court of Appeals has upheld a state land-use board’s ruling against opponents of a planned gas station in southeast Bend, and one of…
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City of Bend holding Bend Bikeway Project open house to review possible designs, posts online info and survey
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The city of Bend is inviting community members to an open house from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, at Bend Municipal Court, 555 NE 15th…
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Bend’s Bear Creek Elementary welcomes visiting drummer, enjoys African drum circle
On Thursday, as we observe Black History Month, Bear Creek Elementary School’s Family Engagement Committee and Music Department welcomed professional…
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U.S. judge sides with insurer: ‘$1.3 million’ insurance settlement offer in Bend off-leash dog-injury claim was a typo
A Bend couple argued in federal court that they were offered a $1.3 million insurance settlement after they filed a claim that the woman was injured…
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