Weekly Park Pick: Shevlin Park is Bend’s largest, and a very special nature spot
Bend’s Shevlin Park has been a community landmark for over 100 years. It spans nearly 1,000 acres, making it the largest park in town, on the…
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Waldorf School of Bend helps parents after recent Montessori school closure
After the recent sudden closure of Deschutes River Montessori, Waldorf School of Bend is offering impacted parents one month of free…
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‘For educational purposes only:’ C.O. Black Leaders Assembly informs Bend property owners of racially biased covenants
The Central Oregon Black Leaders Assembly recently announced the disturbing discovery of racially biased language in nearly 200 property deeds within…
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‘They’re so caring’: Bend-La Pine Schools’ Winnie the Pooh school bus safety program makes first day of school easier
Believe it or not, summer is heading to an end, and school is just around the corner. For those riding the school bus for the first time, it can be…
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Reed Market Road closing overnight for 2 weeks of paving work; 5 other Bend streets to close for shorter periods
To pave and maintain road conditions, the city of Bend is closing the western section of Reed Market Road during the nighttime hours, from 7 p.m. to…
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Bend’s High Desert Museum to receive $238K from feds to create new learning hub as part of expansion plans
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley announced Tuesday a federal investment totaling nearly $750,000 for Bend’s High Desert…
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City of Bend seeks developers of more affordable housing through accelerated urban growth boundary expansion
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) The City of Bend said Tuesday it is seeking applications from eligible landowners who are interested in getting more affordable…
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Firefighters stop blaze next to Empire Avenue Bend Parkway onramp; officials say no homeless camp in immediate area
Bend Fire & Rescue responded Sunday afternoon to reports of a small brush fire next to Empire Avenue and the northbound Bend Parkway onramp and…
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Owners of Bend-based Les Schwab Tire Centers exploring sale, valuing company at over $7 billion, Reuters reports
NEW YORK (KTVZ) – The investment firm that owns Les Schwab Tire Centers is exploring options including a sale of the Bend-based tire retail chain…
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‘This year has been challenging’: Central Oregon farmers discuss how their summer crops are faring
(Update: Adding video, comments from farmers, KTVZ.COM Poll) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Farmers in Central Oregon are doing their best to raise their…
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‘I’ve been absolutely loving it!’: Bend visitors express appreciation for the Olympics as the Games come to a close
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — It’s been 19 days of pure strength, competitiveness and camaraderie at the 2024 Paris Olympics, watched by people around the…
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‘It’s super-exhilarating and fun’: The Cascade Cycling Classic Criterium returns to downtown Bend after seven years
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A long-time Bend tradition has returned – the Cascade Cycling Classic Criterium. After seven long years, the criterium was back…
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Hayden Homes Amphitheater collaborates with Bend artist Kristine Cooper on commemorative 2024 concert poster
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – No words can describe watching the sunset while your favorite band is playing along the Deschutes River at the Hayden Homes…
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Four-legged athletes test their skills in inaugural Doggolympics in Bend’s Old Mill
(Update: Adding video, comments from organizers) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Olympics are almost wrapping up in Paris, with the closing ceremony taking…
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Oregon Health Authority rejects fast-track process for St. Charles Health System acquisition of The Center
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Health Authority has rejected a request by St. Charles Health System to fast-track its planned acquisition of The…
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‘You’re negligent’: Upset Juniper Ridge neighbors express frustration with city handling of Juniper Ridge homeless camps
“Imagine living in fear, day and night,” Deschutes Market Road resident Linda Cook tearfully told Bend city councilors Wednesday evening, one of…
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Abandoned cooking fire at homeless camp on vacant private lot sparked Mile Marker 132 Fire, Bend investigators say
A cooking fire at a homeless camp on a privately owned 13-acre lot east of Highway 97 caused the 78-acre Mile Marker 132 Fire last Friday that…
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Bend Park & Rec’s Kids Inc. hiring up to 60 workers for upcoming school year
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With the school year coming up quickly, Bend Park and Recreation District is hiring dozens of new staff for after-school child…
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Bend has four-month supply of homes for sale, Redmond not far behind; both highest inventory in at least 3 years
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The median home prices in Bend and Redmond dipped a bit in July – not a big surprise, as they zig-zag quite a bit over the…
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‘I’m excited for the changes’: Businesses react to city of Bend’s Greenwood Avenue safety project now underway
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The city of Bend is making safety improvements on Greenwood Avenue, and part of the project led to this week’s two-day closure…
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