Remembering D-Day invasion 80 years later, with a Bend veteran who was there
On the 80th anniversary of D-Day, we honor Bend resident and Army veteran Joseph Sharpe. Sharpe, now 99, took part in the massive operation,…
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‘It’s really uncertain where they want to transition’: The Bulletin employees react to upcoming staff cuts
Major staff cuts and reduced print and online editions have been announced by Eastern Oregon Media Group, the family-owned company that operates 12…
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Humane Society of Central Oregon takes in rare male tortoiseshell cat, discovers it’s also an even rarer hermaphrodite
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Cinder, a tiny one-pound kitten that was brought to the Humane Society of Central Oregon, was discovered to be a rare type of…
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Judge rejects defense motion to dismiss case against Smith Rock mass shooting plot suspect Samson Garner
Won’t order Deschutes DA’s removal from case; arguments focus on privacy of subpoenaed medical records BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A Deschutes County judge…
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Vandalism of Bend Pride rainbow crosswalk sparks public reaction — and city has plans to make it permanent
The city of Bend has plans in the works to make a new Pride crosswalk in downtown Bend permanent, even though it has become a target for vandals in…
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Viral TikTok video of Bend Police officer points to lack of state law against public nudity
A TikTok video that’s garnered overs a million views has a Bend Police officer being questioned about Oregon not having a state law against public…
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‘It’s like nobody else cares’: Almost a year since Evelyn Weaver’s killing in Bend, friends are still desperate for answers
(Update: Adding video, comments from friends) Police says investigation active: ‘We’ll not stop working to bring justice to Ms. Weaver and her…
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Fire at homeless camp by Bend Parkway slowed by nearby workers, Bend PD with extinguishers, doused by firefighters
An escaped fire at a homeless camp by the southbound Bend Parkway brought out firefighters Wednesday afternoon after it was spotted by employees of a…
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Bend-La Pine Schools hires Dan Emerson as new chief financial officer
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-La Pine Schools announced Wednesday it has hired Dan Emerson as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective July 1. Emerson…
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Deschutes commissioners get loud message from neighbors of county land north of Bend opposed to RV campground
Deschutes County commissioners heard a loud message Wednesday from several neighbors of county-owned land north of Bend who are strongly opposed to…
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Leadership Bend Class of 2024 tackles big issues through impact projects
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Each year, the current cohort of Leadership Bend, a program of the Bend Chamber, works on a class capstone project as a means…
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Why did the Bend geese and row of goslings cross the road and float the river? (Well, why not?)
They may or may not be the same family, but Larissa Metzger shared her photo Tuesday of two Canada geese and their four little ones, while Cary Boyce…
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Bend Heroes Foundation to mark 80th anniversary of D-Day at Bend Heroes Memorial
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Thursday marks the 80th anniversary of D–Day, when American and allied forces attacked the Germans with the seaborne and…
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In wake of Bend killing, businesses along N. Highway 97 report rise in crime: What can they do if it continues?
NewsChannel 21 spoke with nearly a dozen Bend businesses Tuesday morning about their recent experiences with increased crime in the form of drug…
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‘Really meets community needs’: Rotary Club of Greater Bend awards $100,000 to nonprofit co-op for child care expansion
Dozens of new child care spots will be added in Bend, as the Rotary Club of Greater Bend has awarded $100,000 to the nonprofit ReVillage Community…
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Deschutes Brewery, Patagonia Provisions announce two organic beers, one non-alcoholic, brewed with Kernza grain
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes Brewery and Patagonia Provisions have teamed up to launch two new certified organic beers brewed with Kernza®…
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Filing period begins Wednesday for four Bend City Council seats; deadline is August 27th
(Update: Perkins says she will seek re-election) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The May primary election has just passed and the fall election is five months…
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NE Bend man accused of distributing child sex abuse material from day care back in court, now has public defender
A 62-year-old man living at a northeast Bend licensed day care facility was arrested on numerous charges in a raid on his home Thursday after a tip…
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City of Bend’s rainbow Pride crosswalk still a target
The city’s of Bend rainbow crosswalk, installed for the start of Pride month, continues to be a divisive focal point as some drivers spin tires,…
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Bend Police release new info in fatal attack on homeless man; murder suspect arraigned; public asked to help find blanket
Police revealed more details Monday about the killing of a 62-year-old homeless Bend man whose body was found last Thursday at his campsite behind a…
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