Central Oregon Community College welcomes Bend ‘Tree Campus USA’ designation
The tree-lined campus of Central Oregon Community College in Bend has been designated by the national Arbor Day Foundation as Oregon’s newest Tree…
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Mt. Bachelor announces plans to install resort’s first six-seat chairlift in time for 2023-24 season
After repairing the damaged Skyliner chairlift this summer, in time for next season, Mt. Bachelor announced Wednesday it will be completely replacing…
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Downtown Bend businesses seeing uptick for spring break, after mask mandate ends
It’s the middle of spring break week, and downtown Bend is seeing a lot of activity, as you might expect, as COVID cases decline and the mask…
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Oregon State Marine Board to meet in Bend April 6-7, tour boating access facilities
– The Oregon State Marine Board, meeting in Bend April 6-7, will hold a work session on April 6 beginning at 2 pm, preceded by a local boating access…
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Art in Public Places issues call to artists for works to be placed in 2 Bend roundabouts
Art in Public Places issued a call to artists Wednesday, saying it seeks to commission two permanent, large-scale works of art for the Butler Market…
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Cannabis-themed Cheba Hut sandwich shop chain set to open at Westside Yard in SW Bend
Cheba Hut, the Boulder, Colorado-based cannabis-themed sandwich shop chain, is expected to open its second Oregon location next Monday at Westside…
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Subaru of Bend tears down old showroom to make way for new one
Subaru of Bend, one of the nation’s oldest Subaru dealerships, was demolishing its old Highway 20 showroom Tuesday to make way for a new…
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Bend body shops struggle under the pressure of parts shortages, many on back order
If things were a struggle before, Bend body shops are working even harder these days to get their job done and satisfy waiting…
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Oregon Winterhawks hold practice scrimmage, training sessions at Bend Pavilion
The Portland Winterhawks of the Western Hockey League paid a first visit to The Pavilion in Bend on Monday, practicing for the upcoming playoffs and…
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Cascades, Mt. Bachelor snowpack well below average; summer water issues loom again
As rain fell at Mt. Bachelor Monday, the effects of another mild winter are…
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River’s Edge community closes on golf course purchase, averting disputed home development
The River’s Edge Community Master Association announced Monday that it closed its purchase of the River’s Edge Golf Course and recorded the title…
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New High Desert Museum exhibit marvels at region’s dark skies, explores conservation efforts
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The High Desert boasts some of the darkest night skies in the continental United States. But with the region’s population…
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Guadalupe Garcia McCall headlines COCC’s Poetry Month celebration
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College’s celebration of National Poetry Month in April continues its tradition of bringing notable…
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Bend woman is all set to reign — with reins — as Miss Rodeo Oregon 2022
Whether it’s her red hair or her riding skills, Avalon Irvin stands out. She’s the first woman from Bend to be crowned Miss Rodeo Oregon.…
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Downtown Bend’s First Friday Art Walk to be ‘taken over’ by local students
This upcoming First Friday Art Walk in Downtown Bend is being taken over by local students! April 1, from 5-9 p.m., Downtown Bend has an array of…
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New principal chosen for Silver Rail Elementary School
Bend-La Pine Schools Superintendent Steven Cook announced Friday the hiring of Megan Filiault (pronounced fill-ee-oh) to serve as the next…
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Bend Fire Pipes & Drums have a busy St. Patrick’s Day
The Bend Fire Pipes & Drums visited several brewpubs on Thursday, as you’d expect on St. Patrick’s…
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Bend mayor talks of why Central Library request failed while officials ponder next steps
A requested exception to a city land-use process was the sole reason Bend city councilors turned thumbs-down on a request by the Deschutes Public…
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City of Bend summer paving plans: Mt. Washington, Putnam drives, Shevlin Park Road
The city of Bend’s 2022 season street preservation work is scheduled to begin in late March, officials said Thursday after city council approval of…
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High Desert Museum says farewell to Rogue, the river otter
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Rogue, a North American river otter who lived at Bend’s High Desert Museum for the past nine years, was humanely euthanized on…
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