Bend Park and Rec ending tackle football program; flag football numbers increasing
Flag football is growing, while tackle football is seeing a decline in…
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COCC president signs national climate pledge, putting school on path to carbon neutrality
Central Oregon Community College President Dr. Laurie Chesley recently signed a “carbon commitment” national climate pledge for higher education…
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The Giving Plate reaches $3.5 million fundraising goal in 15 months, details revised expansion plans
The Giving Plate food pantry is marking the new year by announcing success in its $3.5 million fundraising goal for its new facility, while also…
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Central Oregon still dealing with ‘exceptional’ drought in some areas, despite recent rain and snowfall
Central Oregon is still in a drought, despite recent wet and snowy weather, according to various measurements such as the Oregon Drought Monitor and…
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Hayden Homes Amphitheater taking applications for food carts
The Hayden Homes Amphitheater is looking for a few good food…
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Bend’s new mayor, city councilors sworn in
New Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler and new City Councilors Ariel Mendez and Mike Riley were sworn in at Wednesday evening’s annual meeting. Here’s the new…
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Visit Bend becomes Oregon’s first ‘Leave No Trace’ partner, lists best practices on new website
Visit Bend on Wednesday publicly launched Oregon’s first partnership between a destination organization and Leave No Trace, which uses science,…
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COCC’s 15th Season of Nonviolence set to celebrate Malcolm X and Nelson Mandela
The Season of Nonviolence at Central Oregon Community College is set to commence its 15th season advancing ideas of empowerment for a nonviolent…
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Bend EMS officer praises quick action to save Damar Hamlin’s life, urges CPR training
Training sessions are offered the first Wednesday of every month. Bend Fire & Rescue’s cardiac arrest survival rate now far outpaces the nation.…
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La Pine man arrested, accused of breaking into one SE Bend home, looking in windows of another
A wanted La Pine man has been arrested on burglary, menacing, criminal trespass and other charges, accused of breaking into one southeast Bend home…
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Bend-La Pine Schools celebrate Board of Directors
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — It’s time to celebrate the contributions of Bend-La Pine Schools’ Board of Directors as part of School Board Appreciation…
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Two new members, Jodie Barram and Donna Owens, appointed to Bend Park and Rec Board
Two long-time Bend residents with familiar names and faces, one a former Bend city councilor, were appointed to vacant positions on the Bend Park and…
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Bend businesses offer positive initial reaction to new Paid Leave Oregon program
Workers and their employers are starting to make payments this week for new Paid Leave Oregon benefits, which won’t become available until this…
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Bend Police arrest 8 suspected DUII drivers over New Year’s; year’s tally is nearly 700
Bend Police reported arresting eight people on DUII charges over the holiday weekend, including seven on New Year’s Eve and early New Year’s…
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First baby of 2023 born in Bend, with a starting nickname: ‘RAD’
“RAD” (Remy Aspen Denman) was born to proud parents Briana and Blake Denman around 3 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 1 at St. Charles Bend’s Family Birthing…
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‘There’s more work to be done’: COCC leaders say Oregon community college audit points to needed improvements
A recent audit from the Oregon Secretary of State’s Office points to “substantial deficits” at the state’s 17 community colleges, ones that…
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Bend veterans activist honors Medal of Honor recipients with Highway 20 dedication across 12 states
Bend resident Dick Tobiason is a Vietnam veteran who has dedicated his life to honoring those who have served their country, most notably those who…
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12th governor makes coast-to-coast Medal of Honor Highway a reality – but Bend veterans activist has new mission
Bend veterans activist Dick Tobiason is marking the successful completion of one coast-to-coast honor mission — and as is so often the case,…
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Meet Remy Denman, St. Charles’ first baby of 2023
St. Charles Family Birthing Center has announced that the area’s first baby of 2023 came into the world just after 3 a.m. Sunday and is doing…
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Bend-area transportation planners to seek $1.2 million in federal carbon-reduction project funds
Bend-area transportation plannings are is starting the process of deciding on and applying for about $1.2 million in federal infrastructure funds…
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