City of Bend taking new steps to address hate speech and discrimination
The city of Bend’s Human Rights and Equity Commission addressed issues of hate speech and discrimination and steps they recommend to better address…
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Great Drake Park Duck Race offers family fun, raises more than $96,000 for Bend-area nonprofits
The Great Drake Park Duck Race returned Sunday for its 34th year, bringing out a big crowd on a warm September Sunday to help local nonprofits — and…
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Oregon woven art exhibition makes stop at COCC
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College’s Barber Library is exhibiting a traveling show of juried woven art pieces, sponsored by the…
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Bend Fall Festival artists plan interactive, collaborative installations, presentations
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This year’s 2023 First Interstate Bank Bend Fall Festival promises to be a groundbreaking celebration of art and creativity…
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Bend Park and Rec Board advances access design concepts for three riverfront parks, some on split votes
The Bend Park and Recreation District has moved a step forward with its design concepts to improve access at three of its riverfront parks: McKay,…
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People walk for 2 causes in Bend, raise awareness, support, funds to end addiction, prevent suicides
Fall’s arrival on the High Desert brings a large number of weekend events, including walks that provide support and raise funds and awareness on…
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Bend-La Pine Schools report initial enrollment rise as fall classes begin
Initial Bend-La Pine Schools enrollment figures for the first week of classes indicate an increase of nearly 400 students…
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City of Bend invites community to celebrate inclusivity and belonging at 2023 Welcoming Week
Welcoming Week will take place Sept. 8-17 citywide, with events that celebrate inclusivity and belonging in…
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Sure, there was still a speech. But the city of Bend turned its ‘State of the City’ into a party in the park
For those who couldn’t make it, we have Mayor Melanie Kebler’s remarks BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Rather than some stuffy, all-business, reserved-seating…
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Bend Heroes Foundation, volunteers to mark 9/11 Patriot Day with ceremony, flags on display
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sept. 11 marks the 22nd anniversary of the terrorist attacks on America. Almost 3,000 innocent civilians, first responders, and…
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OSU-Cascades to hold open house on start of second phase of Bend campus development
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Community members are invited to an open house next Thursday, Sept. 14, to learn about the second phase of development of Oregon…
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Makerspace at OSU-Cascades now open for industry, client projects
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Makerspace at Oregon State University-Cascades is now accepting requests from industry representatives and community members…
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Hayden Homes Amphitheater’s 2023 season is not yet over, but first 2024 concert announced: Riley Green
It’s never too early to start planning the summer concert season — and with that in mind, Hayden Homes Amphitheater announced Friday its first…
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City of Bend road and traffic report: Week of Sept. 11-17
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the city of Bend’s road and traffic report for the week of Sept. 11-17. NE 27th Street between NE Rosemary Drive…
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Pahlisch Homes confirms retail element of NE Bend’s Petrosa development has not been canceled
Residents have been looking forward to the planned retail development by Pahlisch Homes at its Petrosa neighborhood in northeast Bend, called “The…
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Controversial calculation: Parents in SE Bend neighborhood seek school bus stop; distance in dispute
The first week of school has some parents renewing the call for a new bus stop in Southeast Bend, but Bend La-Pine Schools says the change would have…
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‘We’re here to help’: Bend gas station customers and employees react to a month of self-serve option
(Update: Adding video, comments from gas stations) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — It’s been a month now since Oregon law changed to allow self-serve gas.…
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With over 4,000 traffic calls so far this year, abandoned vehicles are not a high priority for Bend Police
A post on the Nextdoor social media app in Bend went viral this week, after a user claimed Bend police don’t enforce the city’s 72-hour parking laws,…
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Police remind: Keep an eye on school speed zones, your speed as kids head back to classrooms this week
Bend-La Pine students are returning to their schools this week, and that means school-zone speed limits are also being enforced, whether the signs…
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Bend City Council to hold second of three roundtables on proposed transportation fee
The Bend City Council will hold its second of three roundtables on the topic of a transportation fee from 9:30 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, September…
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