Art in Public Places announces sculptures chosen for two new Bend roundabouts
Art in Public Places said Wednesday it has awarded two public art commissions for the sculpture designs that were recently on view for the…
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‘He’s going to be hard to replace’: Community offering support for family of Bend’s Safeway shooting hero
Sunday night’s Safeway shooting on Bend’s Eastside was a tragedy in which three people died, including the gunman. But the killing of a store…
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Community Assistance Center available through Friday at Pilot Butte Middle School, offers support to all
Deschutes County Health Services, the DA Victims’ Assistance Program, St. Charles Health System and local chaplains are partnering with Bend-La Pine…
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Kelly Sparks, OSU-Cascades expansion, finance leader to step down, take job with U. of Maine
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) Kelly Sparks, associate vice president for finance and strategic planning at Oregon State University – Cascades, is moving on, as…
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Bend Fire had a busy Monday: House fire, six natural gas leaks, 51 calls
Bend Fire & Rescue had a busy Monday, with a total of 51 calls, including a house fire and six natural gas leaks. Deputy Fire Marshal Dan Derlacki…
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Hugs and prayers, hope and anger: Vigil held at Drake Park for Bend Safeway shooting victims
Sunday night’s Safeway shooting on Bend’s Eastside resulted in the tragic deaths of a customer at the front of the store and employee in the produce…
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Bend Safeway shooter reportedly planned to attack Mtn. View HS; police investigate threatening online posts
Information from an online blog/manifesto and comments from a friend are giving us more information about a gunman who police say shot and killed two…
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Bend Police ID Safeway gunman and two victims, including ‘heroic’ store worker who died trying to disarm him
Police on Monday identified a 20-year-old gunman who opened fire at Bend’s Eastside Safeway Sunday evening, fatally shooting a shopper at the…
Continue ReadingLocation changed for Monday night Bend open house on unsanctioned camping code
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend’s informational open house on the camping code process has moved locations due to the active investigation…
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‘He helped me stand on so many mountains’: Hundreds come together to celebrate the lives of Bend twin brothers
Hundreds gathered at Hayden Homes Amphitheater Sunday morning to honor, remember, mourn and share funny, sweet and touching memories of the lasting…
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‘Clear the Shelters’ Day at Humane Society of C.O. helps animals find their forever homes
It was a big ‘Clear the Shelters Day’ at the Humane Society of Central Oregon on Saturday. Clear the Shelters is a month-long, nationwide…
Continue ReadingCity of Bend road and traffic report: Week of August 29-Sept. 4
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the city of Bend’s road and traffic report for the week of August 29-Sept. 4. Special Event – 2022 Bend Beer Run.…
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Two Bend murder suspects appear in court
A Deschutes County judge on Friday afternoon set a Sept. 15 plea entry date for the 41-year-old Bend man recently accused of killing two Bend…
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Artists’ metal creations on display this weekend at COMAG Art Show in Bend
The Central Oregon Metal Arts Guild has been a part of Central Oregon’s art scene for over 20 years. Friday was the start of the eighth annual…
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St. Charles drops worker repayment demand for $2 million in overpayments; unions celebrate victory
t. Charles Health System late Friday dropped its demand that workers repay some $2 million in overpayments after weeks of worker and union objections…
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MacKenzie Scott supports child mentors with $44 million gift
By THALIA BEATY Associated Press LANCASTER, Ca. (AP) — Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donated $44 million to the Oregon-based mentoring…
Continue ReadingFriends of the Children Central Oregon get a record sized generous gift
One of our “21 Cares for Kids” partners got a record-sized donation for major expansion. “Friends of the Children Central Oregon” got…
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Bend couple gets scam ‘bank’ text messages, loses nearly $10K, warns people to beware
A text scam going around recently hit a Central Oregon couple. Bend resident Jill Sievers said nearly $10,000 was taken out of their joint…
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Over 700 St. Charles workers sign petition, refuse to repay overpayments without outside audit; union files BOLI complaint
Two unions representing workers at St. Charles Health System have launched their latest volley against the financially troubled organization, with…
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Bend runner places 20th overall, top American in steep, rocky mountain trail race in France
One of the world’s toughest mountain trail races is underway in France, and several Bend athletes are participating in the event. Matt Palilla…
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