Kôr Community Land Trust rebrands as RootedHomes
Bend nonprofit affordable homeownership developer Kôr Community Land Trust has rebranded to RootedHomes.…
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Tiny little street sweepers may come to Bend’s bike lanes
The Bend City Council could green light these tiny sweepers to clear bike…
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Two-story structure built on wheels along NE Bend street sparks concern over what city allows — and why
A two-story mobile structure built by a homeless man along a busy NE Bend street is raising questions about what the city deems…
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GOP walkout in Oregon Senate now in 5th week; uncertain if boycotters will be sanctioned
By ANDREW SELSKY Associated Press SALEM, Ore. (AP) — The longest-ever walkout in the Oregon Legislature completed its fourth week on Wednesday as…
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ODOT provides update on Bend Parkway improvement plans; 50 projects happening or planned
With increasing traffic congestion, high-crash areas and multimodal transportation challenges, changes are underway for the Bend Parkway and other…
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Carolyn Sufit named new South Central Region manager for Oregon Water Resources Department
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Water Resources Department is pleased to announce the hiring of Carolyn Sufit as the new South Central Region…
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BendFilm Festival’s executive director, Todd Looby, leaves organization; Ann Witsil to serve in interim role
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) The Board of Directors of BendFilm Festival has announced that Todd Looby, former Executive Director, will no longer be with…
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Blindfolds offer sense of what it’s like for visually impaired to cross Bend roundabouts
Bend city officials and engineers were among participants in a Tuesday ‘Walk and Rollabout’ exercise hosted by Commute Options. They were guided…
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‘Grief, yet celebration’: Family, friends of fallen war heroes pay their respects at Bend Memorial Day gatherings
Memorial Day is a time to reflect, remember and honor those who have lost their lives defending our…
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EPA approves $2 million for cleanup of former landfill site, OSU-Cascades’ planned Innovation District
State lawmakers OK’d $10 million for project last year SEATTLE (KTVZ) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Thursday $8.24…
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Bend Heroes Foundation to hold Memorial Day ceremony, Parade of Flags
BEND Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Heroes Foundation will be conducting a Memorial Day ceremony at Bend Heroes Memorial in Brooks Park on Monday beginning at 7…
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City of Bend road and traffic report: Week of May 29-June 4
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the city of Bend’s road and traffic report for the week of May 29-June 4. Ongoing Closures: Neff and Purcell…
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Bend VFW packs up flags for Scouts to place on veterans’ graves at Deschutes Memorial Gardens
Bob Cusick, quartermaster of Bend VFW Post 1643, was busy packing up 1,500 flags Friday to be placed by area Boy Scouts on the graves of veterans at…
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‘Most homeless I’ve met here have no hope’: Drug counselor, consultant visits to learn about the issues Bend faces
A Portland drug counselor and nationally known homeless consultant spoke in Bend Thursday evening on the ongoing homelessness crisis in Central…
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OSP arrests Terrebonne couple, accused of making false shots-fired calls to avoid car being towed
A Terrebonne couple pulled over by Oregon State Police for speeding on Highway 97 late Wednesday night was arrested and jailed, accused of both…
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Bend state Rep. Emerson Levy speaks on Senate walkout and key bills in limbo
As the Oregon Senate Republicans’ walkout continues, Bend state Rep. Emerson Levy, D-District 53, spoke with NewsChannel 21 on Thursday about some…
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Registration opens for OSU-Cascades Summer Academy for high school students
Registration is open for the Summer Academy at Oregon State University–Cascades, an annual program for high school students that includes classes,…
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After 2-plus years of work, Newport Avenue corridor to reopen Friday, on budget schedule
The City of Bend will open the entire Newport Avenue corridor to all modes of travel by the end of the day on Friday, close to on the original…
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‘Homes for Heroes’ helping Central Oregonians save money when buying or selling a house
A Bend real estate business has joined a nationwide effort to help first responders and other local heroes save some money when they buy or sell…
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Trespasser at SW Bend home jumps fence and runs through neighborhood; K-9 Harry helps track him down
A Bend man caught trespassing at a southwest Bend home late Wednesday night jumped a fence and ran through the neighborhood when police arrived, but…
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