Terrebonne residents weigh in on Hwy. 97 options
Another public meeting in Terrebonne Thursday evening had ODOT proposing two options, one that drops the disputed Highway 97 couplet proposal and…
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Sunriver seeks to ease employee housing crunch
About 1,000 resort employees work in Sunriver during the summer, according to officials. A major problem the community continues to face is finding a…
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Bethlehem Inn cuts ribbon on expanded shelter
The Bethlehem Inn in Bend held an open house on Thursday and cut the ribbon on its modern, larger shelter…
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Big Ol Fish: It’s not a competition, so no wagering!
Wow! Did you see that…
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Out & About: Vets Day edition
Lots of great Veterans Day…
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Bend may require home energy score before home sales
The Bend City Council’s new Climate Action Plan may require homeowners get a “home energy score” before selling their homes, and that mandatory…
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Ruff Report: Affordable pet care and insurance
Owning a pet is a big responsibility. They’re easy to love, but they need care and attention, which can end up being pretty expensive.…
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Seven Peaks School adding preschool
Seven Peaks School in northwest Bend is adding a preschool class for 3-year-olds early next year, helping address the shortage of child care in the…
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La Pine family rebuilding after fire destroys home
After escaping an electrical fire that began in her roof and destroyed her La Pine home last week, Alice Silva and her family now face a new battle…
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Natural Grocers recalls organic soybeans
Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc., a Lakewood, Colorado-based natural grocery chain, is recalling Natural Grocers brand 2-pound Organic…
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Two dead in S. California school shooting
A male student opened fire on classmates Thursday morning at a Southern California high school, killing a 16-year-old girl and a 14-year-old boy, Los…
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County to close Cascade Lakes Highway
The Deschutes County Road Department said Thursday it plans to close Cascade Lakes Highway and Paulina Lake Road (Forest Service Road 21) for the…
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ODOT, deputies cite 7 illegal Portland-area movers
The Oregon Department of Transportation, joined by the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office, cited seven illegal household moving companies for…
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Wyden, Merkley intro bill targeting violence against women
Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley of Oregon joined all of their Senate Democratic colleagues Wednesday in introducing the Senate companion to the…
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Merkley speaks on impeachment process
As impeachment hearings began in the House, NewsChannel 21 asked Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley if he believed there was any chance of it garnering…
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Signing day for 2 Mountain View HS athletes
There was a Signing Day ceremony Wednesday at Mountain View High School, as two athletes signed letters of intent: Jasmine Martin will play…
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Trees, plants being planted along Deschutes
The Oregon Natural Desert Association is planting some 2,000 trees and plants along the banks of the Deschutes River, including Wednesday’s work in…
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Area boxer qualifies for 2020 Olympic Trials
Boxer Whitney ‘Hollywood’ Gomez of the Deschutes County ROCKS team has qualified for the 2020 Olympic Trials next month in Lake Charles,…
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Deschutes County adopts waste management plan
Deschutes County commissioners on Wednesday adopted a solid waste management plan that sets out on the path toward funding and finding a spot for a…
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Summit boys soccer squad eyes 6A state title
The Summit Storm have their eyes set on their first boys soccer state title since 2013. On Saturday, they can turn that dream into a…
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