Deschutes County forester talks wildfire protection with China Hat Road neighbors
More than 20 homeowners in southern Bend gathered around Deschutes County Forester Ed Keith Friday morning near China Hat Road as he explained ways…
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New BottleDrop Express bag drop location opens at Bend’s NE Third Street Albertsons
Bend-area residents now have improved access to a convenient Oregon 10-cent beverage container redemption option, thanks to the arrival of an…
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Families invited to Bend-La Pine Schools kindergarten kickoff events
Families with new kindergarten students are invited to attend Bend-La Pine Schools’ Kindergarten Kickoff events at local schools and register…
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City of Bend road and traffic report: Week of April 18-24
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the city of Bend’s weekly road and traffic report for the week of April 18-24: As construction seasons starts up, we…
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Bend Mayor Sally Russell won’t seek re-election; Councilor Melanie Kebler declares run for job
Sally Russell, Bend’s first elected mayor in nearly a century, announced Thursday that she won’t seek re-election, after a decade on the council.…
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Bend Boxing Club raising funds online to help fund rezoning of new gym space, save club
The Bend Boxing Club is attempting to rezone the space, something its founder says it crucial for the future of Central Oregon’s only public boxing…
Continue ReadingTour des Chutes coming to a close after raising $1.25 million for cancer programs over 17 years
The 17-year tradition of the Tour des Chutes, a Central Oregon summer road-cycling event that has raised more than $1.25 million for children and…
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Ujima Youth Program in Bend returns, teaching students cultural awareness and leadership
Going into its third term this week, the Ujima Youth Program aims to help middle school and high school students thrive across Central…
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‘Positive for transparency’: Bend police say officer body cameras have been a success
Bend PD say officers’ body cameras have been a success, trying to manage excess of video evidence…
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Bend 101 seminar: Reminding residents and showing newcomers what being a Bendite is all about
The community of Bend has a lot to offer visitors and new arrivals, from hiking and skiing to breweries and shopping.…
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In Our Backyard reports on Super Bowl anti-human trafficking efforts, has local events coming up
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-based national anti-human trafficking nonprofit In Our Backyard, led by a child sex-trafficking survivor along with…
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Avian flu sends egg prices soaring — latest challenge for Bend restaurants raising menu prices
A bird flu strain across the country has forced farmers to kill millions of egg-laying hens, in turn reducing the country’s egg supply and prompting…
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Bend police chief explains recently revised pursuit prohibition, exceptions policy
– Bend police recently did not pursue a fugitive driving a stolen car east of town due to the agency’s pursuit prohibition policy, which has limited…
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Deschutes County officials, USFS speak to fire safety concerns along China Hat Road south of Bend
With the clearing of various campsites around Bend, several houseless people are congregating in less restricted areas, including U.S. Forest Service…
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Bend Park & Rec seeking youth lacrosse referees
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Spring means it is time for the fastest sport on grass — Bend Park and Recreation District’s youth lacrosse. There are 425…
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Despite rapid growth, city of Bend says it has reliable water supply through 2040
As Bend keeps growing, you’d think its water demands do as…
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More than 1,600 early risers join in 2022 Bend Marathon races, back after 2-year pause
“I’m ready — I’m ready to go run!” Carly Wagner exclaimed as she prepared to set off in the half marathon with her friends in the 2022 Bend…
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Bend median home sales price jumps to $773K in March, report says; Redmond soars to $520K
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Bend-Redmond housing market clearly saw a lion-like March, as the median home sales price in both communities soared to…
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High Desert Scenario paintball field SE of Bend hosts Airsoft games
The High Desert Scenario paintball field southeast of Bend held an Airsoft open-class event on Saturday. The gates of the paintball/Airsoft field…
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OSU Board approves 3.5% tuition hike for returning undergrads, 4.5% for new students
The Oregon State University Board of Trustees on Friday approved tuition rates for the 2022-23 academic year, including a 3.5% increase for returning…
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