In ‘a heartbreaking decision,’ this fall’s return of the Bend Brewfest has been canceled
The 2024 Bend Brewfest, which was set to return to the Hayden Homes Amphitheater for the first time since 2019, has been canceled, organizers…
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School district releases photos, details of Mtn. View HS vandalism; 17 seniors face criminal charges, school punishments
Officials released details and photos Friday of the vandalism and theft at Mountain View High School during a ‘senior prank’ gone awry that led to…
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Long-time lawn sign stolen from world’s last Blockbuster, in Bend; store manager hopes it gets returned
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A sign pointing customers in the right direction for over 20 years has been stolen from the front lawn of the world’s last…
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Portland-area teacher caught in online police ‘sting’ trying to meet teen in Bend sentenced to 10 years in federal prison
MEDFORD, Ore. (KTVZ) —A Portland-area high school teacher was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison Friday after admitting that he traveled to…
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Public nudity views in Central Oregon: Freedom of expression or a cost to safety of children? Residents weigh in
The viral video of a Bend police officer surprising a 2-year-old’s parent with the lack of an Oregon law against public nudity brings to some…
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Remembering D-Day invasion 80 years later, with a Bend veteran who was there
On the 80th anniversary of D-Day, we honor Bend resident and Army veteran Joseph Sharpe. Sharpe, now 99, took part in the massive operation,…
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‘It’s really uncertain where they want to transition’: The Bulletin employees react to upcoming staff cuts
Major staff cuts and reduced print and online editions have been announced by Eastern Oregon Media Group, the family-owned company that operates 12…
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Humane Society of Central Oregon takes in rare male tortoiseshell cat, discovers it’s also an even rarer hermaphrodite
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Cinder, a tiny one-pound kitten that was brought to the Humane Society of Central Oregon, was discovered to be a rare type of…
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Judge rejects defense motion to dismiss case against Smith Rock mass shooting plot suspect Samson Garner
Won’t order Deschutes DA’s removal from case; arguments focus on privacy of subpoenaed medical records BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A Deschutes County judge…
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Vandalism of Bend Pride rainbow crosswalk sparks public reaction — and city has plans to make it permanent
The city of Bend has plans in the works to make a new Pride crosswalk in downtown Bend permanent, even though it has become a target for vandals in…
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Viral TikTok video of Bend Police officer points to lack of state law against public nudity
A TikTok video that’s garnered overs a million views has a Bend Police officer being questioned about Oregon not having a state law against public…
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‘It’s like nobody else cares’: Almost a year since Evelyn Weaver’s killing in Bend, friends are still desperate for answers
(Update: Adding video, comments from friends) Police says investigation active: ‘We’ll not stop working to bring justice to Ms. Weaver and her…
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Fire at homeless camp by Bend Parkway slowed by nearby workers, Bend PD with extinguishers, doused by firefighters
An escaped fire at a homeless camp by the southbound Bend Parkway brought out firefighters Wednesday afternoon after it was spotted by employees of a…
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Bend-La Pine Schools hires Dan Emerson as new chief financial officer
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-La Pine Schools announced Wednesday it has hired Dan Emerson as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective July 1. Emerson…
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Deschutes commissioners get loud message from neighbors of county land north of Bend opposed to RV campground
Deschutes County commissioners heard a loud message Wednesday from several neighbors of county-owned land north of Bend who are strongly opposed to…
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Leadership Bend Class of 2024 tackles big issues through impact projects
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Each year, the current cohort of Leadership Bend, a program of the Bend Chamber, works on a class capstone project as a means…
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Why did the Bend geese and row of goslings cross the road and float the river? (Well, why not?)
They may or may not be the same family, but Larissa Metzger shared her photo Tuesday of two Canada geese and their four little ones, while Cary Boyce…
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Bend Heroes Foundation to mark 80th anniversary of D-Day at Bend Heroes Memorial
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Thursday marks the 80th anniversary of D–Day, when American and allied forces attacked the Germans with the seaborne and…
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In wake of Bend killing, businesses along N. Highway 97 report rise in crime: What can they do if it continues?
NewsChannel 21 spoke with nearly a dozen Bend businesses Tuesday morning about their recent experiences with increased crime in the form of drug…
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‘Really meets community needs’: Rotary Club of Greater Bend awards $100,000 to nonprofit co-op for child care expansion
Dozens of new child care spots will be added in Bend, as the Rotary Club of Greater Bend has awarded $100,000 to the nonprofit ReVillage Community…
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