C.O. shoppers react to empty store shelves
Some Central Oregonians have begun stockpiling certain household items that have left some store shelves empty. We talked to some shoppers Saturday…
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Deschutes Public Library locations to close for 2-plus weeks
All Deschutes Public Library locations will close for 2-plus weeks, starting Monday evening, due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the library board decided…
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Wash. state coronavirus death toll hits 40
The death toll from the new coronavirus in Washington state jumped to 40 on Saturday when King County health officials reported three new fatalities…
Continue ReadingSaturday evening snow report
Six new inches of snow at Mt. Hood Meadows in the past 24 hours. Timberline added 4 new inches of snow. Mt. Bachelor reported 6 new inches of snow.…
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Snow showers to continue through the weekend
Happy Saturday, Central Oregon! It may be March, but it sure feels like winter this weekend! In fact, we have a winter weather advisory in place for…
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70-year-old Portland-area veteran is Oregon’s first COVID-19 death
A 70-year-old man in Multnomah County on Saturday became the first person to die from COVID-19 in Oregon, the state health authority announced, hours…
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C.O. COVID-19 impacts: Weekend notices, event, program cancellations
Here’s a list of event or program cancellations or other local virus-related information shared this weekend with NewsChannel 21. Please send any…
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Medford considers ban on hemp
MEDFORD, Ore. (AP) — Medford city leaders are considering a ban on growing hemp within the city. The Mail Tribune reports Medford City Council this…
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DCSO: Stolen DRW dog is back home
A dog who apparently was stolen Friday morning in Deschutes River Woods was found back home by his owners Saturday morning, Deschutes County…
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New Costco may be coming to Bend’s north end
The Powell Development Co. of Kirkland, Washington is preparing an application to the city of Bend for a large project at the southeast corner of…
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C.O. churches alter services due to virus
Some Central Oregon churches canceling their worship services to help curb the spread of the COVID-19 virus, while several are moving their services…
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Oregon senators issue numerous virus-related statements
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., released at least seven coronavirus-related news releases on Friday. Rep. Greg Walden,…
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Redmond Police lieutenant completes FBI National Academy training
Redmond Police Lt. Jesse Petersen recently completed one of the toughest challenges available to local law enforcement officers: the FBI National…
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Coffee-stand event raises over $1,000 for Mtn. View HS Sparrow
On Monday, March 2, Dutch Bros Bend and its customers raised $1,061 for Mountain View High School’s Sparrow Club to help support their inspiring…
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Tents erected outside St. Charles Bend
As St. Charles Health System sharply barred most visitors to its hospitals and postponed elective surgeries Friday, large white tents were erected…
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Bend’s Giving Plate gets community help after event postponed
Bend’s Giving Plate food bank planned a party to celebrate 10 years of helping the community – but now that it’s been postponed, the community is…
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Pet Pals: Speck is one spunky fellow
There’s nothing to be scared of on this Friday the 13th with spunky little…
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Pay It Forward: Sisters HS School Flight Science class
The Flight Science class at Sisters High School is really taking off, thanks to Sheryl Yeager, this month’s Pay it Forward $500 recipient.…
Continue ReadingWinter is back!
Snow is expected to fall through Sunday and bring as much as 12 inches on the…
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The transition day is here
Much of Central Oregon, along with the Cascades and areas to our north, will remain under a WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY for much of the…
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