Bend business among latest victims of catalytic converter thefts
Providing office supplies has helped keep Strive Workplace Solutions in business for years, but when the pandemic happened, that all changed.…
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BPRD director: Teen surfer’s father wants Whitewater Park wave reopened — once it’s made safer
The Bend Whitewater Park’s wave pool, where a 17-year-old surfer became trapped underwater and later died, is closed for an investigation and any…
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Town hall held in Bend to hear public’s visions of a potential C. Oregon Center for the Arts
A town hall took place Tuesday evening Central Oregon Community College to explore a possible arts center for the region. The group supporting a…
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Pickup with dog inside stolen at Bend Lowe’s parking lot, recovered at Redmond Lowe’s; woman arrested
Four hours after a Bend man’s pickup truck – with his dog inside – was stolen from the Bend Lowe’s Home Improvement parking lot, the truck…
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Bend Education Association announces 10 2022 scholarship recipients
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Last month, the Bend Education Association and its members awarded a total of $10,000 to 10 graduating students of Bend-La Pine…
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Two Bend neighborhoods, one in Sisters receive State Farm grants to lower wildfire risk
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – This year, 17 neighborhoods in 11 Oregon cities and towns were awarded $500 each in a nationally competitive process to assist…
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‘He loved with a massive heart’: Family, friends and community grieve passing of Bend surfer, 17
The loss of 17-year-old Ben Murphy after a tragic accident at the Bend Whitewater Park is a heavy burden to bear for his friends, family, and…
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‘I was so fortunate to be their dad’: Bend couple start trade scholarship fund in their sons’ names
It’s been three years now since Phyllis and Scott Eckstein of Bend had the worst day of their lives, losing their two sons in a tragic crash while…
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Bend-La Pine Schools hold ‘Drive and Apply’ events, boost bus driver starting pay to $25/hour
Community members are invited to test drive a Bend-La Pine school bus on an obstacle course, enjoy a free pizza lunch and get a job interview on the…
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Gov. Brown visits Bend’s North Star Elementary to mark Teacher Appreciation Week
Gov. Kate Brown visited Bend’s North Star Elementary School on Monday in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week.…
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Dam Proud Day raises over $42,000 in scholarships for OSU-Cascades students
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Supporters of Oregon State University-Cascades came together last Wednesday to raise more than $42,000 for student scholarships…
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COCC launches Center for Business, Industry, and Professional Development
Central Oregon Community College announced Monday the establishment of a new regional workforce resource, the Center for Business, Industry, and…
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Cascade Natural Gas to replace pipelines over five-block stretch of NW Bend alley
Cascade Natural Gas said Monday it will replace existing natural gas main pipelines and service lines in a five-block alley in northwest Bend over…
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City of Bend Accessibility Advisory Committee seeks new members
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend is seeking new volunteer committee members to serve on the City of Bend Accessibility Advisory Committee. The…
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Teen surfer who was trapped underwater, rescued at Bend Whitewater Park has died, pastor says
A Bend 17-year-old who became trapped underwater for several minutes Saturday while surfing with friends at the Bend Whitewater Park has died, the…
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Coast man arrested in Bend — again; police say he was found hiding under woman’s bed
A northwest Bend woman confronted a man she found hiding under her bed Friday night, and he ran – but left behind a police property receipt from a…
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Permanent fireworks ban prompts Bend police to set ‘spring cleaning’ disposal event
Bend police and fire agencies are holding a pre-summer “spring cleaning” fire safety and fireworks disposal event for the public after the recent ban…
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City of Bend road and traffic report: Week of May 2-8
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the city of Bend’s road and traffic report for the week of May 2-8: Daniel Road between NE Kinley Court and NE Keyte…
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Kôr Community Land Trust to partner with Hiatus Homes on next Bend community
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Kôr Community Land Trust announced Thursday it will be partnering with Hiatus Homes to develop its next affordable…
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Frequent thefts, upcoming construction raise concerns for Bend appliance store
Batteries, gas, tires and diesel exhaust fluid are constantly being stolen from Standard TV & Appliance at the north end of Bend, the store manager…
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