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Read more about the article City of Bend seeks input on planned roundabout, bike and pedestrian upgrades along Bear Creek Road and SE 27th Street
City of Bend seeks input on planned roundabout, bike and pedestrian upgrades along Bear Creek Road and SE 27th Street

City of Bend seeks input on planned roundabout, bike and pedestrian upgrades along Bear Creek Road and SE 27th Street

Dec. 19 meeting; info, survey available online now BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- The City of Bend said Thursday it's designing a variety of safer and more accessible bike and pedestrian…

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Read more about the article Residents near China Hat Road upset after recent string of crimes, continuing issues in homeless camps
Residents near China Hat Road upset after recent string of crimes, continuing issues in homeless camps

Residents near China Hat Road upset after recent string of crimes, continuing issues in homeless camps

Deschutes County Sheriff's Office DCSO SWAT Team and detectives arrested three suspects in an RV theft, shooting at a La Pine-area home on Saturday Deschutes County Sheriff's Office Remains of…

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Read more about the article Bend city councilors consider move from flat to tiered system development charges (SDCs), lower costs for smaller hou…
Bend city councilors consider move from flat to tiered system development charges (SDCs), lower costs for smaller hou…

Bend city councilors consider move from flat to tiered system development charges (SDCs), lower costs for smaller hou…

Also may expand exemptions for child care facilities BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- The Bend City Council next week will review proposed changes to its water, transportation, and sewer system development…

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Read more about the article Bend Airport business owners warn new city rules could shut their doors; city agrees to revisit proposed regulations
Bend Airport business owners warn new city rules could shut their doors; city agrees to revisit proposed regulations

Bend Airport business owners warn new city rules could shut their doors; city agrees to revisit proposed regulations

(Update: Adding video, comments from airport manager and small businesses) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Some Bend Municipal Airport tenants are warning that the city's proposed update to rules and regulations…

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Read more about the article Bend’s Camping Code Enforcement Yields Positive Results, City Seeks Further Improvements
Bend’s Camping Code Enforcement Yields Positive Results, City Seeks Further Improvements

Bend’s Camping Code Enforcement Yields Positive Results, City Seeks Further Improvements

Eight months into the enforcement of Bend's updated camping code, city officials, including City Manager Eric King, report successful outcomes in curbing unsanctioned camping and preventing the rise of large,…

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Read more about the article Redmond City Council approves a number of measures to address the houseless and homeless
Redmond City Council approves a number of measures to address the houseless and homeless

Redmond City Council approves a number of measures to address the houseless and homeless

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- The Redmond City Council met Tuesday evening with a number of key issues on the agenda, several focusing on the houseless and homeless. Action items to…

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Read more about the article State legislator pushes ‘Trenton’s Law’ to address safety of young e-bike riders
State legislator pushes ‘Trenton’s Law’ to address safety of young e-bike riders

State legislator pushes ‘Trenton’s Law’ to address safety of young e-bike riders

A state lawmaker who represents Bend says her proposed electric bike legislation will be called "Trenton's Law" to memorialize the tragic death of 15-year-old Trenton Burger. Burger was killed in…

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Read more about the article Deschutes County Planning Commission to hold hearing on proposed new rules to let property owners rent out RVs
Deschutes County Planning Commission to hold hearing on proposed new rules to let property owners rent out RVs

Deschutes County Planning Commission to hold hearing on proposed new rules to let property owners rent out RVs

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- On Thursday evening, the Deschutes County Planning Commission will host a public hearing on proposed amendments to County Code that would allow property owners in rural…

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Read more about the article Deschutes County sets Sept. 11 open house on landfill siting process; two finalist sites east of Bend under review
Deschutes County sets Sept. 11 open house on landfill siting process; two finalist sites east of Bend under review

Deschutes County sets Sept. 11 open house on landfill siting process; two finalist sites east of Bend under review

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Deschutes County Solid Waste will host an informational open house on the solid waste management facility siting process on Monday, Sept. 11, between 5:30 and 7…

Continue ReadingDeschutes County sets Sept. 11 open house on landfill siting process; two finalist sites east of Bend under review