Deschutes County reports 2 more COVID-19 cases, total of 3
Deschutes County said late Friday it has received notification that two adults in Deschutes County have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the…
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Driver cited, 3 injured in head-on crash east of Bend
A Bend man was cited for driving without a license or insurance Friday after a head-on crash east of Bend that sent both drivers and a passenger to…
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State says: Oregon child care providers don’t have to close
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) —  Following Gov. Kate Brown’s statewide school closure announcement in response to the coronavirus outbreak, the Early…
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Bend Park and Rec to close all public facilities for 2 weeks
At an emergency meeting Friday, the Bend Park and Recreation Board decided to close all district facilities to public use for two weeks, beginning at…
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St. Charles bars visitors and volunteers, delays elective surgeries
To protect patients and caregivers and to preserve critical safety supplies, St. Charles Health System announced Friday it is “adopting significant…
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Oregon prepares for fallout from coronavirus, school closures
Gov. Kate Brown said Friday that the state will help find child care for the children of front-line medical workers and first responders as schools…
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Wash. Gov. Inslee expands school closures statewide; virus deaths reach 36
SEATTLE (AP) — Gov. Jay Inslee expanded school closures and prohibited large gatherings to the entire state Friday in an effort to slow the spread…
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C.O. schools provide meals, other info in wake of closure order
Central Oregon school districts and other educational programs are providing information to their students’ families and others in the wake of Gov.…
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C.O. COVID-19 Friday notices: online church services, canceled events
We will provide community and government COVID-related announcements in a running list. To see the initial lists for Thursday, visit our coronavirus…
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C.O. COVID-19 news: Govts. declare states of emergency, Jefferson-Crook delay trials
Deschutes County commissioners officially declared a state of emergency in the county at a special meeting Friday to discuss various aspects of the…
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Furry Friends: Mishka is a playful kitty
A November 2017 Furry Friends segment, revived by special…
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Furry Friends: Oliver is loving and playful
At six months old, Oliver has all the young-kitty energy you’d come to expect. This sweet boy is waiting for a new, loving home at Redmond’s…
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Youth Choir of Central Oregon turns 30 in a time of change
For 30 years, the Youth Choir of Central Oregon has been changing the lives of young people through music. And this milestone brings a big change at…
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More Snow On The Way
We saw no new snow last night, but as early as this afternoon snow will return to the…
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Winter returns!
The advance of a system from the NW will thicken our clouds fairly quickly today and then deliver some afternoon and evening rain showers.…
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US House candidate Knute Buehler speaks on abortion stance
Former state representative Knute Buehler of Bend talked with NewsChannel 21 on Thursday about his stand on abortion issues amid an Oregon Right to…
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Seven Peaks School sets closure before governor’s order
Hours before Gov. Kate Brown directed a statewide school closure for over 2 weeks, Seven Peaks School in Bend it would be closing its doors for 3…
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Bend-La Pine steps up spray disinfectant of school buses
Bend-La Pine Schools showed NewsChannel 21 on Wednesday how they have been spraying disinfectant in school buses twice a day, to curb the threat of…
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Big Ol’ Fish: Trio of terrific trout
Two bull trout and a rainbow are the featured catches on this week’s edition of Big Ol’ Fish. Want to make our next segment? Share your favorite…
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