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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Deschutes Brewery, Patagonia Provisions announce two organic beers, one non-alcoholic, brewed with Kernza grain
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes Brewery and Patagonia Provisions have teamed up to launch two new certified organic beers brewed with Kernza®…
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Filing period begins Wednesday for four Bend City Council seats; deadline is August 27th
(Update: Perkins says she will seek re-election) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The May primary election has just passed and the fall election is five months…
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NE Bend man accused of distributing child sex abuse material from day care back in court, now has public defender
A 62-year-old man living at a northeast Bend licensed day care facility was arrested on numerous charges in a raid on his home Thursday after a tip…
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City of Bend’s rainbow Pride crosswalk still a target
The city’s of Bend rainbow crosswalk, installed for the start of Pride month, continues to be a divisive focal point as some drivers spin tires,…
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Bend Police release new info in fatal attack on homeless man; murder suspect arraigned; public asked to help find blanket
Police revealed more details Monday about the killing of a 62-year-old homeless Bend man whose body was found last Thursday at his campsite behind a…
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Bend Park and Recreation District seeking teen volunteers, urging summer safety in parks, on Deschutes River
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Summer is quickly approaching, meaning the Bend Park and Recreation District is shifting into high gear. “We love…
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Summer fun, and risks: Bend Park and Rec, DCSO and police to educate, remind park and river users about safety rules
As temperatures heat up and residents and visitors head to Bend’s parks and the Deschutes River, public safety staff members are teaming up to…
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Bend Park & Rec District seeks teen volunteers for summer youth recreation programs
The Bend Park and Recreation District says it has several opportunities for teens to volunteer with youth recreation programs this…
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City of Bend plans June 10th Public Safety Open House and Neighborhood Roundtable
(Update: More details) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Community members are invited to join the City of Bend for a unique engagement opportunity on Monday,…
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City of Bend’s new Pride Month crosswalk defaced with tire marks by vandals
Just hours after the city of Bend unveiled a rainbow crosswalk on Riverside Boulevard to mark the start of Pride Month, vandals defaced it with tire…
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Bend High softball wins 2-1 thriller over Lebanon to claim first state title in program history
EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend High softball team dominated the playoffs and on Saturday they secured their first state title in program history.…
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Wind forecast prompts cancellation of 113-acre prescribed burn west of Bend; river trail, some area access have reopened
Wind forecasts prompted Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District firefighters to cancel Friday’s planned ignitions on the 113-acre Big Eddy Prescribed Burn…
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City of Bend’s road work steps up as weather warms up
The City of Bend has started their yearly preservation projects. Warm, dry weather is the best time they have for major projects to keep roads…
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