Ian Cranston murder trial nears end; closing statements expected Tuesday, before jury gets case
The murder trial of Ian Cranston in the September 2021 downtown Bend shooting death of Barry Washington Jr. is coming to a…
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Shepherd’s House plans big Thanksgiving feast – but needs your food donations to help make it happen
Shepherd’s House will be serving a Thanksgiving Feast with all the trimmings to hundreds this Thanksgiving, But with noticeable food shortages in our…
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Troutdale teacher arrested at Bend Target, accused of trying to meet ‘teen’ for sex, in online police sting
A 26-year-old Portland-area teacher was arrested Friday night at the Bend Target store, where police said he arranged through online messages to…
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Bend 15-year-old setting records in skeleton, aiming for next Winter Olympics
A Caldera high school student is training for the next Youth Winter Olympics, in the very fast, risky winter sport of…
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As winter sets in, Bend mayor calls on community to help provide temporary shelters under new, easier rules
Amid an early spell of sub-freezing temperatures, Bend Mayor Gena Goodman-Campbell and other city leaders asked for the community’s help Monday to…
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C.O. drug agents arrest alleged Bend cocaine trafficker in La Pine Hwy. 97 traffic stop
La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) – Central Oregon drug agents pulled over and arrested a Bend man on Highway 97 in La Pine early Monday morning, accused of…
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Bend man arrested, accused of firing shot into ground after getting in argument
A 27-year-old Bend man was arrested late Sunday afternoon, accused of firing a shot into the ground after getting into an argument with another man,…
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Bend Senior HS holds assembly to honor veterans, dedicates Robert D. Maxwell Center
Bend Senior High School held its annual assembly Thursday honoring the area’s veterans, with a special dedication of the Robert D. Maxwell Center in…
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City of Bend road and traffic report, week of Nov. 14-20
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the city of Bend’s road and traffic report for the week of Nov. 14-20. Ongoing Closures: Wilson Corridor Improvements…
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Bend City Council to hold public hearing, consider adopting camping code
Next Wednesday evening, the Bend City Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting a new Camping Code, which would regulate camping on…
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Bend’s Veterans Day Parade begins at 11 a.m. Friday, produced by Central Oregon Veterans Outreach
The annual Veterans Day Parade of Bend will kick off at 11 a.m. Friday in downtown Bend. Central Oregon Veterans Outreach (COVO) produces…
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Road to summit of Bend’s Pilot Butte has closed to motor vehicles for the season
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department said Thursday it has closed the Pilot Butte summit road to motorized vehicles for the…
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City of Bend hosting open house next week on Neff and Purcell improvements project
The City of Bend is hosting an in-person open house next week to share information about the Neff and Purcell Improvements Project.…
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OSU-Cascades enrollment shows record increase in new first-year students
The 2022 fall class of 204 first-year students at Oregon State University-Cascades is the largest in the Bend campus’s history and represents a…
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‘Really exciting’: Bend set to welcome new mayor, 2 new city councilors
The Bend City Council is seeing some big changes following election night. As of midday Wednesday, Councilor Melanie Kebler holds a 10-point lead…
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Testimony resumes in Ian Cranston murder trial; friend, detective take witness stand
The prosecution’s testimony resumed Tuesday in the murder trial of Ian Cranston, accused of fatally shooting Barry Washington Jr. on a downtown Bend…
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Walgreens push into comprehensive care continues with $9 billion purchase of Summit Health-CityMD
Walgreens extended its push into more comprehensive health care Thursday with its VillageMD unit acquiring another urgent and primary care chain,…
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COCC science center to be named for Dr. James Middleton, school’s fourth president
Central Oregon Community College is officially commemorating the Bend campus science center as the Middleton Science Center, in honor of Dr. James…
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Bend City Council considers making Home Energy Score mandatory, draws Realtors opposition
Supporters of the Home Energy Score being considered as a home-sales requirement by the city of Bend say it encourages energy-saving improvements.…
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Bend theft leaves pickup ‘unusable’; city sees more than 40 car thefts, break-ins in past month
Car thefts and car break-ins in Bend are keeping police busy, and have victims dealing with the…
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