Deschutes County starts process to upgrade jail, sheriff’s office, courthouse
Expansion and upgrades for three high-profile Deschutes County facilities were topics of discussion for county commissioners Monday…
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Mustangs to the Rescue opening its doors to the community once again
Mustangs to the Rescue opened its doors to the public for an open house Saturday, after a two-year pause due to Covid. It’s a non-profit…
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City of Bend seeking volunteers to serve on Human Rights and Equity Commission
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend is seeking new volunteer commissioners starting immediately to serve on the City of Bend Human Rights and…
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Theft victim pings stolen AirPods; 2 raids on SE Bend home lead to 3 arrests – twice
A Bend theft victim pinged his stolen AirPods and later spotted a classified ad with some familiar items, leading to two raids on a southeast Bend…
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City of Bend begins weekly road and traffic reports for construction season
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend will be releasing a weekly road and traffic report each Friday during peak construction season to help members…
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EPA’s $32 million for Oregon water, sewer projects include Bend, Madras, Lone Pine Irrigation District
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Thursday it will provide $32 million to help fund Oregon’s $70 million plan for key drinking…
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‘Keep this alive’: Small rally at Bend corner offers big message — don’t forget Ukraine’s bloodshed
It’s been a month since Russia began its invasion of Ukraine, and Central Oregonians have stepped up in big ways to help. Bake sales, auctions,…
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Central Oregon Community College welcomes Bend ‘Tree Campus USA’ designation
The tree-lined campus of Central Oregon Community College in Bend has been designated by the national Arbor Day Foundation as Oregon’s newest Tree…
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Mt. Bachelor announces plans to install resort’s first six-seat chairlift in time for 2023-24 season
After repairing the damaged Skyliner chairlift this summer, in time for next season, Mt. Bachelor announced Wednesday it will be completely replacing…
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Downtown Bend businesses seeing uptick for spring break, after mask mandate ends
It’s the middle of spring break week, and downtown Bend is seeing a lot of activity, as you might expect, as COVID cases decline and the mask…
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Oregon State Marine Board to meet in Bend April 6-7, tour boating access facilities
– The Oregon State Marine Board, meeting in Bend April 6-7, will hold a work session on April 6 beginning at 2 pm, preceded by a local boating access…
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Art in Public Places issues call to artists for works to be placed in 2 Bend roundabouts
Art in Public Places issued a call to artists Wednesday, saying it seeks to commission two permanent, large-scale works of art for the Butler Market…
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Cannabis-themed Cheba Hut sandwich shop chain set to open at Westside Yard in SW Bend
Cheba Hut, the Boulder, Colorado-based cannabis-themed sandwich shop chain, is expected to open its second Oregon location next Monday at Westside…
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Subaru of Bend tears down old showroom to make way for new one
Subaru of Bend, one of the nation’s oldest Subaru dealerships, was demolishing its old Highway 20 showroom Tuesday to make way for a new…
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Bend body shops struggle under the pressure of parts shortages, many on back order
If things were a struggle before, Bend body shops are working even harder these days to get their job done and satisfy waiting…
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Oregon Winterhawks hold practice scrimmage, training sessions at Bend Pavilion
The Portland Winterhawks of the Western Hockey League paid a first visit to The Pavilion in Bend on Monday, practicing for the upcoming playoffs and…
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Cascades, Mt. Bachelor snowpack well below average; summer water issues loom again
As rain fell at Mt. Bachelor Monday, the effects of another mild winter are…
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River’s Edge community closes on golf course purchase, averting disputed home development
The River’s Edge Community Master Association announced Monday that it closed its purchase of the River’s Edge Golf Course and recorded the title…
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New High Desert Museum exhibit marvels at region’s dark skies, explores conservation efforts
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The High Desert boasts some of the darkest night skies in the continental United States. But with the region’s population…
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Guadalupe Garcia McCall headlines COCC’s Poetry Month celebration
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College’s celebration of National Poetry Month in April continues its tradition of bringing notable…
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