New High Desert Museum exhibit explores shelter in a changing world
In the wake of a disaster, what would home look like? The question lies at the center of a new exhibit coming to the High Desert Museum, Survival…
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Bend camping code feedback prompts city councilors to slow, adjust goals — but press ahead
Last week, Bend city councilors received plenty of feedback at two roundtables to discuss the draft codes to regulate camping by the homeless on…
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‘Pretty remarkable:’ Oregon city officials meeting in Bend tour and praise C.O. homeless projects
Central Oregon leaders aren’t the only ones searching for solutions to homelessness. It’s a statewide, even national issue, and city leaders across…
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Decision 2022: Get to know the three candidates for Bend City Council Position 6
The three Bend City Council candidates for Position 6 include a newcomer to politics, Julia Brown, Bend business owner Rick Johns and…
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Sheep found wandering in NE Bend; Bend police, DCSO seek her owner
Bend police and the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office are looking for the owner of a female sheep found wandering Wednesday morning in a northeast…
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Fire that heavily damaged NE Bend home up for sale found to be arson; info sought from public
A fire Tuesday morning that heavily damaged a northeast Bend home that was up for sale has been determined to be apparent arson, and Oregon State…
Continue ReadingCity of Bend seeks applicants for openings on several advisory committees, commissions and boards
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Community committees are a great way to get involved with city government. The city of Bend has a number of Council-appointed…
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Bend Chamber’s Young Professionals program adds new YP Passport option
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Chamber’s Young Professionals (YP) Program, sponsored by US Bank, announces a new enhancement to its YP Passport…
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Envision Bend’s invites participation in community input survey, online through October
Envision Bend’s online survey, which has been gathering input from residents about the future of the greater Bend area since early July, will close…
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‘Our hands are tied’: Bend-La Pine School Board fires three teachers who defied state’s COVID vaccine mandate
Before a crowd, some holding signs like “Rehire Don’t Fire” and “Jobs Not Jabs,” the Bend-La Pine School Board unanimously accepted…
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SE Bend woman arrested, accused of stabbing boyfriend in back during dispute
A 26-year-old Bend woman was jailed Tuesday on assault and other charges, accused of stabbing her boyfriend in the back during a dispute, police…
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Decision 2022: Get to know the two candidates for Bend City Council Position 5
Bend voters will find three City Council races on their Nov. 8 ballot with a total of nine candidates vying for the…
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Bend man arrested, accused of stealing motor home from dealership
A Bend man was arrested on Monday afternoon, shortly after stealing a motor home from an RV dealer that officers found a half-hour later on Hunnell…
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Cascade Lakes Brewing moving to not-for-profit model, citing benefits for causes, employees
Cascade Lakes Brewing Co. announced Tuesday it will operate as a not-for-profit company, allowing the Central Oregon brewery to donate the entirety…
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Bend Food Project reaches 1 million pound milestone, one green bag at a time
The Bend Food Project, a nonprofit focused on alleviating food insecurity in Central Oregon, has hit a major milestone: the collection of a million…
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Bend Chamber’s next ‘Bend 101’ session to focus on land use, city’s rapid growth
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The goal of Bend 101 is to provide a channel for helping new(ish) residents better understand where Bend has come from, what…
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BendFilm Festival back for 19th year, bringing diverse selection of independent films to theater, TV screens
The BendFilm Festival returns later this week, bringing in creative people from all over the world. The event celebrates nearly two decades of…
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Some neighbors feel finale concert’s noise level ‘inconsiderate’ at Hayden Homes Amphitheater
On Sunday night, Mare Peters, while sitting in her Bend home a mile and a half away from the Hayden Homes Amphitheater, heard her windows and dishes…
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Soroptimist International of Bend offering educational awards; application period open
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Applications are open online for the Soroptimist Live Your Dream Award®. LYDA are cash awards given to motivated women who…
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Two Bend men shot during late-night dispute at NE Bend residence; both reported in stable condition
Two Bend men were shot during a dispute at a northeast Bend residence late Saturday night and were in stable condition Sunday at St. Charles Bend,…
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