High Desert’s late-season warmth proves beneficial for construction crews
Some Central Oregonians may be counting down the days until we see some snowfall, especially in the mountains. But for Phil Anderson and his…
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Bend’s Salvation Army seeks more donations for teens
The Salvation Army in Bend said Thursday it needs your help to support teenagers, especially as Christmas approaches. Right now, the agency is…
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Bend nonprofit understaffed; volunteers concerned over Omicron Covid variant
Volunteers at St Vincent de Paul of Bend are back inside for roughly the first time since the pandemic started, stocking groceries to help serve…
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Bend man among six Oregonians facing federal charges in payroll tax evasion scheme
A federal grand jury in Portland returned a five-count indictment Thursday charging six Oregonians, including a Bend man, for their roles in a…
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Bend council reviews transportation bond projects, advances Reed Market planning funds
More than a year ago, Bend voters gave a thumbs up to the city’s $190 million transportation bond, which will fund design and construction of dozens…
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Bend, Prineville have warmer than normal November; despite rain, Bend drier than usual
Bend experienced a much warmer than normal November — and despite 10 days of measurable rainfall, it was still drier than normal, too, the National…
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ODOT, contractor begin major Third Street (U.S. Highway 20) upgrade in Bend
ODOT kicked off a $17 million highway construction project on Bend’s north end this week that it says will deliver significant transportation and…
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‘Tremendous’: C.O. Mastersingers eagerly rehearse for their Christmas concert comeback
How do you bring some holiday cheer on the High Desert during a pandemic? The Central Oregon Mastersingers has an answer waiting in the wings.…
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Kids back on the courts: Bend Park and Rec seeking volunteer youth basketball coaches
Bend Park and Recreation District is seeking adult volunteers to coach youth basketball for the 2022 Youth Basketball League. Program participants…
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Bend Fire & Rescue’s Santa Express returns to neighborhoods to collect donations for Salvation Army
After a year off of neighborhood collections, Santa and the Bend Fire & Rescue’s Santa Express are back this year, spreading holiday cheer!…
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C.O. stores see a return to more familiar holiday weekend crowds, and the hunt for big deals
The holiday shopping season is off and…
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No snow, no go: Mt. Bachelor’s opening postponed again — this time, no firm date
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Old Man Winter is taking his time to show up this year in the Cascades, and that unfortunately means more waiting for Mt.…
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Driver of stolen pickup tries to flee Bend police, collides with 2 vehicles on S. Hwy. 97
The driver of a stolen pickup truck went around police cars trying to stop him and collided with two vehicles on South Highway 97 Wednesday evening,…
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Driver flees NE Bend traffic stop; police K-9 team finds suspect hiding in bush
An attempted traffic stop in northeast Bend late Wednesday afternoon was followed a short time later by the discovery of the abandoned car, a police…
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Thanks to generous community, Shepherd’s House serves Thanksgiving meals to those in need
Shepherd’s House Ministries set up and served, with volunteers’ help, an elaborate Thanksgiving meal with all the trimmings on Wednesday for…
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Bend real estate group sues state over pending ban on ‘love letters’ to homebuyers
A Bend realty group is suing the state over its pending “love letter” ban, which bans home buyers from adding personalized letters to their offer.…
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‘Unique opportunity’: Bend set to get bigger with addition of 261 undeveloped acres
Bend is getting bigger, again. The city’s Growth Management Division has begun the first steps of planning for the development of 261 acres of land…
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Plans for new apartment complex at Bend Westside roundabout concerns neighbors
Mill Creek residential plans to develop a new 297-unit multifamily apartment complex called Modera Century West at the Century Drive/Reed Market…
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Bend Police Dept. outlines past five years of DUII arrests, adds dedicated enforcement team
This year, the Bend Police Department redirected two traffic unit officer positions to be a dedicated DUII / Aggressive Driving Enforcement Team on…
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Young Bend golfer excited he’ll get to compete in ‘Drive Chip Putt’ finals at Augusta National
Bend 12-year-old Owen Greenough is working on his game at Awbrey Glen Golf Club, because in April, he’ll be heading to Augusta National for the…
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