Some twinkling lights are back in downtown Bend’s trees, but at what cost?
The twinkling lights of downtown Bend have come back, but only at certain intersections, for now. The new parking system has affected the presence of…
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Deschutes County commissioners approve added staff to assist rising number of intellectual and developmentally disabled
Deschutes County commissioners approved more staffing Wednesday to help the county’s intellectually and developmentally disabled…
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Street Dog Hero rescues 8 husky puppies left at overcrowded Calif. shelter, sparing them from being euthanized
Street Dog Hero says it received an urgent plea last weekend for help from an animal shelter in Central California, asking if the Bend-based animal…
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Senate OKs Wyden bill, Bend veterans’ proposal to designate US Hwy. 20 coast to coast ‘National Medal of Honor Highway’
Washington, D.C. – Senators Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Mike Crapo, R-Idaho on Wednesday applauded Senate passage of their bipartisan legislation…
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City of Bend holds open house and survey for Bear Creek Rd. & 27th St. improvements project
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The City of Bend is currently designing a variety of safer and more accessible bike and pedestrian routes throughout the…
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Humane Society of C. Oregon offers ‘Home for the Holidays’ adoption special; 20 puppies available
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – At this time of year, our hope is for all of our animals to find a lifelong family and home. The Humane Society of Central…
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Sprinkler stops bathroom fire in NE Bend commercial building, sparing 2 businesses major damage
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A fire sprinkler system saved two northeast Bend businesses from major damage when a fire broke out in a bathroom Monday night,…
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Brooks Resources unveils free 2024 annual wall calendar, featuring Tumalo Falls, also helps Bend High ski team
Brooks Resources has announced the launch of its highly anticipated 2024 annual wall calendar. This tradition has spanned over four decades, and…
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Adair: Six infants have experienced fentanyl-affected births at St. Charles Bend in past three months
In the past 90 days, six infants have been born at St. Charles Bend with fentanyl in their system, according to a recent report by Deschutes County…
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Cascade Lakes, Old Standby Brewing collaboration raises $4K for Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Cascade Lakes Brewing Co., Central Oregon’s only not-for-profit brewery, announced that “Helles for Habitat” sales raised…
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Neighbors oppose planned transitional housing for paroled sex offenders, felons at SE Bend triplex
A petition drive started by southeast Bend residents is aiming to stop the establishment of a transitional housing complex for adult parolees and…
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Patrick Lamb’s Charlie Brown Christmas – Jazz at the Oxford
The Oxford Hotel brought Jazz and Christmas together. People from around Central Oregon enjoyed classic Christmas tunes infused with Jazz. Swing,…
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City of Bend will study 10 possible ‘Climate-Friendly Areas’ where new mixed-use districts could take shape
A recent study by the City of Bend shows what areas of town could be mixed-use districts where people can live and work without requiring a…
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Horse-boarding business near Juniper Ridge homeless encampments closes down due to ongoing issues
A woman who owned a farm for horseback boarding just north of Bend, called Moon Dance Ranch & Appaloosas, says she recently was forced to close down…
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City of Bend seeks developers for four pieces of property at Juniper Ridge, along SE Ninth Street
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend said Monday it’s currently soliciting proposals through a request for proposal process from qualified…
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Bend woman pleads guilty to punching downtown bartender, helping murder suspect Caleb Cegers flee
A 21-year-old Bend woman has pleaded guilty to assault and hindering prosecution for punching a downtown Bend bartender last August and helping her…
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The Environmental Center awards five C.O. businesses $40,000 in Community Innovation Fund grants
The Environmental Center recently awarded a total of $40,000 in grants through its Community Innovation Fund. The recipients will use the…
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As Christmas nears, markets in Central Oregon will help with your holiday shopping
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — In case you haven’t finished your Christmas shopping years, there are still plenty of opportunities to “shop local.” Two…
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‘It’s really such a joyful experience’: Downtown Bend Library welcomes back the Train Man and his display
The holidays are a time for traditions. At the downtown Bend Library, the model train display is back this year, chugging along for all to see. The…
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Jingle all the way: The Giving Plate’s Jingle Store is here for youngsters and families to enjoy
The Giving Plate’s annual Jingle Store opened Friday morning. Over the next two days, over 800 children are receiving $10 in ‘Jingle Bucks’ to shop…
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