Month: December 2014

A rail apparently placed by the railroad tracks in northeast Bend ruptured a locomotive’s fuel tank late Tuesday morning, spilling about 2,000…

Opening last January, the new skatepark at Ponderosa Park in southeast Bend has been in operation for nearly a year. Bend Park & Recreation…

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend is excited to announce the addition of Jim Crowell to the Board of Directors. Crowell, a 73 year resident of Bend,…

The holidays are here. and many of you are traveling to be with your loved ones. Whether it be by air or by ground, ’tis the season to be on…

The city of Bend is seeking volunteers to help with its annual bicycle and pedestrian count program. The city hopes to recruit at least 25 people to…

Construction at the new St. Charles hospital in Prineville is in full swing, and officials said Monday the project is on track to open in September…

The Central Oregon Builders Association announced their Holiday Chefs on Tour event presented by Building Solutions raised $5,000 for U.S. Marine…

Willow True, from Ridgeview High School in Redmond, has been elected to serve a term of one year on the Executive Board of the Oregon Association of…

The Bend Police Department will be enhancing patrol efforts during the holiday season. These patrols will be primarily focused on impaired drivers.…

Whoever fired up to 13 gunshots near a southwest Redmond park on Friday night, hitting at least two nearby homes, also struck an SUV parked in a…

Friday marks the 10-year anniversary of the “Boxing Day” earthquake that struck off the coast of Sumatra, Indonesia, causing a massive…

The holidays will be in full swing in a few days, and the Humane Society of Central Oregon is reminding people to keep pets safe during family…

Oregon’s strong job growth in November was not reflected on the High Desert, where job growth slowed and unemployment levels remained largely…

Average retail gasoline prices in Oregon have fallen 11.9 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.67 a gallon as of Sunday, according to…

Wayne Brooks, Sisters Rodeo announcer, was chosen the 2014 Announcer of the Year at National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas in early December. This was a…

‘Tis the season of merriment and gatherings of families and friends. Taking a few minutes to check for safety is wise and will help ensure a…

Deschutes County water managers, sheriff’s deputies and homeowners along Whychus Creek in the Sisters area were watching closely Sunday as…

The Central Oregon Builders Association (COBA) newly elected 2015 president is an experienced and respected local builder, Jay Campbell from Woodhill…

The NewsChannel 21 Facebook page has been littered with comments and posts about the recent crimes and other tragic incidents that have taken place…

The year 2015 will bring a new leader for the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, as Sheriff Larry Blanton has announced his plans to retire…