Bend driver, 18, tops 120 mph in two-county Hwy. 97 police chase, crashes after hitting spike strips, DCSO says

(Update: Adding name, formal charges, arraignment) 'We are incredibly lucky no one was hurt or killed' BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- A Bend 18-year-old driving an apparent former police car in…

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Community Conversations: Julie Brown of Bend Parks and Rec talks summer fun, classes and camps still available

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Deschutes County deputies identify Gilchrist couple killed in SUV-truck crash on Knott Road; brother seriously injured

(Update: DCSO releases names of crash victims) Brother, riding in back seat, was seriously injured BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) - Deschutes County sheriff's deputies on Saturday released the names of a…

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‘It’s the principle:’ Bend residents share concerns about missed glass recycling pickup by Republic Services – NewsBreak

Company says in statement they have been working to resolve 'staffing challenges' (Update: adding video, poll, comment from Bend resident, Republic Services, City of Bend) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Some…

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Bend agencies dealing with sharp rise in graffiti; BPRD says cleanup costs likely to top last year’s 900 hours, $45,0…

(Update: adding video, comment from Bend PD, Bend Parks & Rec, Bend Public Works) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Bend Police and Public Works and the area's park district are among…

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