‘Rally for Rangers’: Bend man will help deliver motorcycles to Mongolian park rangers
When Bend’s Ed Ochs first heard about “Rally for Rangers,” he knew he had to sign up.…
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Central Oregon’s hot real estate market shows signs of cooling amid nationwide slowdown
It appears that Central Oregon’s hot real estate market is not immune to the nationwide cooldown, as inflation, rising mortgage rates and still…
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City of Bend pilot program offers rebates for water-efficient irrigation equipment
High-efficiency nozzles and ‘smart irrigation’ controllers are part of a new pilot program from the city of Bend’s WaterWise program that offers…
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Bend woman arrested on drunken driving charge after crashing pickup into front of downtown bank
A 35-year-old Bend woman who lost control of her pickup and crashed into the front of a downtown Bend bank suffered only minor injuries but was…
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Deschutes Historical Museum seeks antique vendors for first outdoor Antique Fair
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Deschutes Historical Museum is seeking vendors for their first outdoor Antique Fair on Saturday, August 20. The museum…
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COCC abuzz over national ‘Bee Campus USA’ designation
Central Oregon Community College earlier this year was named a Tree Campus USA — and now it’s been designated a Bee Campus USA as…
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Tumalo veterinarian offers advice on keeping horses safe from lightning when thunderstorms threaten
The lighting and thunder that has been happening frequently in Central Oregon recently could make it hard to tell when its best to bring horses to…
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ODOT, Bend Metropolitan Planning Organization working together on new plans to improve busy Bend roads
“Perfect” roads exist, but only when first…
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Worthy Garden Club announces purchase of WinterCreek Nursery
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Worthy Garden Club is happy to announce the purchase of WinterCreek Nursery, the largest native plant nursery in Central…
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Dozens turn out for ‘Reproductive Rights Rally’ in downtown Bend, latest protest of Roe v. Wade ruling
Since Roe v. Wade was overturned last month by the Supreme Court, marches and rallies have been taking place all across the country, several of them…
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Bend Police have a busy Fourth, more over Freedom Ride-related issues than fireworks
Bend police report receiving 80 emails regarding illegal fireworks, but issued no citations over the Fourth weekend. They instead say they were busy…
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Grant from Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation assists Family Kitchen in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation, in its most recent round of giving, awarded 61 charities a total of $649,930, including…
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Downtown Bend barber shop victim of vandalism over holiday weekend
The Metropolitan Barber Shop on Wall Street in downtown Bend is not closed, but it looked like it was Tuesday, thanks to the boarded-up front…
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend to hold board reunion luncheon in late August
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) The Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend is excited to announce a Club Board Reunion Luncheon for all former Club board members beginning…
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Balloons Over Bend returns for another colorful, high-flying weekend later this month
Lay It Out Events is pleased to announce the return of an annual favorite – The RE/MAX Key Properties Balloons Over Bend, July 22-24.…
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C.O. firefighters stop new lightning-sparked blazes after thunderstorms move through region
Dozens of Central Oregon firefighters spent part of their holiday weekend responding to more than a dozen small fires since intense thunderstorms…
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Sparkling Fourth: Your photos, video of Bend’s Pilot Butte fireworks show
It was another grand, colorful display launched from the summit of Pilot Butte Monday night to celebrate our country’s Independence Day. Thanks to…
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The 3-year ‘paws’ is over: Bend’s Fourth of July Pet Parade returns after hiatus, to the joy of many
After two years of cancellations and three years since the last time, the Fourth of July tradition of the Bend Pet Parade returned to the streets of…
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In rural West, more worries about access to abortion clinics
By CLAIRE RUSH Associated Press/Report for America PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — In the Central Oregon city of Bend, the sole Planned Parenthood clinic…
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Arnold Irrigation District plans earliest water shutoff in its 117 years, but canal piping could soon head that off
A cool, wet spring delayed, but won’t head off the earliest shutoff of the Arnold Irrigation District’s summer irrigation deliveries since the…
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