City of Bend road and traffic report – week of July 24-30
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the city of Bend’s road and traffic report for the week of July 24-30. We’re now in the middle of construction season!…
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Drone video helps searchers find fallen Bend climber’s body near summit of North Sister
Using drone video as a guide, Lane County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue personnel flying over the North Sister Thursday located the body of a…
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As Deschutes River sees thousands of summer floaters, Bend Park and Rec issues safety reminders
On hot days during the summer, thousands of people want to partake in water activities. Many Bend visitors and locals choose to cool down with a…
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City of Bend receives $962K state ‘Community Paths’ grant toward Hawthorne overcrossing project
From a new bike path in Gold Beach to an overcrossing in Bend, from the Umatilla River Trail to the Grand Ronde Multi-use Path study, projects that…
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32 dogs rescued from crowded Oklahoma shelter flown into Bend Airport for Street Dog Hero
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend nonprofit Street Dog Hero welcomed 32 rescue dogs from a crowded Oklahoma shelter, flown to Bend Airport on Wednesday by…
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Deschutes County commissioners hear from public on sheriff’s proposed crackdown on public-land camping
Deschutes County commissioners will hear from residents Wednesday afternoon on a proposed camping ban first brought forth on June 7th by Sheriff…
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Special Tour of (Dog) Homes spotlights 7 high-end dog houses, benefits Humane Society of Central Oregon
Discovery West and Harcourts the Garner Group are coming together to host a Tour of (Dog) Homes during the annual Tour of Homes, a special event to…
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DCSO reassigns, dedicates full-time deputy to reduce fire risks off China Hat Road, at Juniper Ridge
A Deschutes County sheriff’s deputy has been reassigned to dedicated duty in the areas of China Hat Road and Juniper Ridge “in an effort to mitigate…
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Man succumbs to injuries from dog attack at Juniper Ridge ‘Dirt World’ transient camp
A man living in a transient camp at Juniper Ridge known as “Dirt World” has died of injuries from being attacked by up to three dogs early…
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Fire breaks out along Bend Parkway; Bend Fire, ODF crews stop it at one-third of an acre
Bend Fire and Oregon Department of Forestry crews quickly tackled a wind-fanned brush fire along the Bend Parkway in northern Bend early Tuesday…
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E-bike safety becomes a hot issue; roundtable held in Bend
Many Bend residents have complained about children misusing e-bikes in the city, a concern heightened after a recent tragedy. On Tuesday, a group led…
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Bend man pleads guilty to manslaughter, arson in June 2022 fatal stabbing, sentenced to 21 years
After a day of plea negotiations, a Bend man accused of fatally stabbing a man last June and setting his townhome on fire pleaded guilty Monday to…
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High Desert Museum raffles off the naming of its new, young bobcat
The High Desert Museum says it’s offering up the perfect gift opportunity — the chance to name the now-juvenile bobcat in the Museum’s…
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Attorneys for Bend homeless notify city of planned lawsuit challenging legality of camping code
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The city of Bend won a judge’s legal backing Monday for its plans to clear the Hunnell Road homeless encampment, but the city…
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Bend City Attorney’s Office issues statement on judge’s Hunnell Road ruling: ‘We are doing what we can’
The Bend City Attorney’s Office issued a statement Monday after Deschutes County Circuit Judge Wells Ashby declined to issue an injunction sought by…
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Judge denies injunction plea, rules city of Bend can proceed with sweep of Hunnell-Clausen homeless encampment
A Deschutes County judge late Monday afternoon denied an injunction sought by homeless residents along Hunnell and Clausen roads to block a planned…
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A disabled veteran in Bend is in need of a new service dog; you can help
James Darcy has relied on the assistance of service dogs for decades.…
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Deschutes County Stabilization Center marks three years of making a difference for many
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Stabilization Center has been serving the community as a valuable resource for people experiencing a mental…
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Deschutes County, Bend PD seeing early success in new Community Crisis Response Program
In partnership with local law enforcement agencies and Deschutes 9-1-1, Deschutes County Behavioral Health has launched a new Community Crisis…
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DUII suspect leaves Bend Police traffic stop, hits 75 mph on Parkway before arrest
A suspected drunk driver without a valid license drove away from a Bend Police traffic stop Sunday evening and hit 75 mph while weaving down the Bend…
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