Downtown Bend Dance Crew seeks participants
DOWNTOWNBend is starting a new, free program, the DOWNTOWNBend Dance Crew (DBDC)! The group will be performing at First Friday…
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Knopp now among 10 Oregon Republican senators who face not being able to seek reelection
Senate Republican Leader Tim Knopp of Bend acknowledged Thursday that he is now among 10 GOP senators who have accrued 10 or more unexcused absences…
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City of Bend set to reopen Newport Avenue May 26th; Neff-Purcell project now expected to take until fall
There’s good news for Bend’s Westside drivers, as the final segment of the over 2-year Newport Avenue Corridor Project ends and the last stretch of…
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Bend councilors OK Shepherd’s House contract for Franklin Avenue shelter; dismayed by not getting state funding
The Bend City Council approved a $1.3 million contract Wednesday night with Shepherd’s House Ministries to operate the former Rainbow Motel, which…
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City Club of C.O. forum examines ways to reduce homelessness, add more affordable housing
The City Club of Central Oregon focused its monthly forum at The Riverhouse on the Deschutes Thursday on a familiar, challenging set of issues: the…
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COCC names Michael LaLonde VP of finance and operations
Central Oregon Community College announced Thursday that following a national search, the college has selected Michael LaLonde, former president and…
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SUV driver taken to hospital after hitting Bend-La Pine school bus on 27th Street; 7 students, no serious injuries
A Bend-La Pine school bus carrying seven middle-schoolers was struck head-on by an SUV in the turn lane of Southeast 27th Street by High Desert…
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City of Bend to hold 2023-25 budget meetings next week
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend Budget Committee, which is comprised of seven City Councilors and an equal number of community members, will…
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Controversial Deschutes Public Library board member Ray Miao wins contested race with 61 percent of vote
NewsChannel 21 spoke Wednesday with Deschutes Public Library Board member Ray Miao, who was reelected Tuesday, defeating challenger Marisa Chappell…
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Ask the Mayor: Melanie Kebler answers your questions on several topics, from wildfires to homeless
In this month’s edition of Ask the Mayor, on Wednesday’s NewsChannel 21 at Sunrise, Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler thanked voters for passing the fire…
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City of Bend’s annual drinking water quality report now available
The city of Bend’s annual Drinking Water Quality – Consumer Confidence Report, required by the federal Safe Drinking Water Act, is now available.…
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COCC receives nearly $3 million for program to expand electric vehicle technician workforce
Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, D-Ore., announced Tuesday that Central Oregon Community College has been awarded nearly $3 million to help…
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Marc Zollinger named Bear Creek Elementary School interim principal
Bend-La Pine Schools Superintendent Steven Cook announced Tuesday that Marc Zollinger has been hired to be the Interim Principal at Bear Creek…
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The nose knows (and the eyes, lungs too): Springtime pollen especially bad in Central Oregon this year
If you’ve been sneezing, red-eyed and wheezing, it’s not news to you that we’re at the beginning of a rough allergy season in Central…
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Home Instead in Bend has help for home caregivers at its new training center
Home Instead in Bend is offering a class for people who are primary caregivers, at their new training facility.…
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Bend Park & Rec announces official opening of Big Sky Bike Park
The Bend Park and Recreation District said Monday it is pleased to officially open its first bike park at Big Sky Park in northeast Bend for the…
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Bend families offer thanks and celebrate their moms’ love and hard work this Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is a special time to celebrate the important role they play in our lives, as well as to cherish our mother and all they do for us,…
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Thousands of residents and visitors compete, cheer and celebrate Bend’s 45th SELCO Pole Pedal Paddle
It was picture-perfect weather Saturday for the 45th edition of the  SELCO Pole Pedal Paddle, Bend’s signature multi-sport race, a mix of…
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Bend’s latest roundabout opens, at SE 15th Street and Wilson Avenue
The city of Bend’s Wilson Avenue Corridor Project reached a major milestone Friday with the opening of the SE 15th Street roundabout.…
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Bend fire chief urges voters to weigh in on levy request
Bend Fire Chief Todd Riley told us Friday he knows the five-year levy on next Tuesday’s ballot is a significant request and a ‘pocketbook decision.’…
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