Planning spring projects? Before you dig, call 811, to be safe
 KENNEWICK, Wash. (KTVZ) — In observance of National Safe Digging Month in April, Cascade Natural Gas has announced results from a recent…
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Jobless Oregonians begin getting $600 weekly COVID-19 extra payments
The Oregon Employment Department on Friday began issuing added $600 weekly coronavirus payments to eligible jobless…
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USAID ships 78 pallets of PPE to Oregon
The state of Oregon received a shipment of personal protective equipment Friday from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID),…
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Bend Park & Rec cancels spring recreation programs
The Bend Park and Recreation District has canceled spring recreation programs but will open summer recreation program registration on April…
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Suspect killed, officer wounded in exchange of gunfire N. of Klamath Falls
An exchange of gunfire with law enforcement killed the suspect and wounded an officer north of Klamath Falls late Friday afternoon, Klamath County…
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Oregon rule allowing self-service gas extended 2 weeks
The Office of State Fire Marshal is extending by two weeks a temporary rules change that allows Oregon gas stations to provide self-service on a…
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Pet Pals: Mossy loves people
Mossy is a beautiful 4-year-old tortoiseshell cat who would do best in a quiet home where she can get lots of loving attention, and she’s waiting at…
Continue ReadingGov. Brown says she plans no blanket early release of state prison inmates
Instead, she will review each case and situation individually SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Gov. Kate Brown issued the following statement Friday on…
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Could be a bad fire season this year
Scientists say a dry forest now could mean big wildfires later this…
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Bend church to hold ‘drive-in’ Sunday service
Creation Church in Bend will have a drive-in Easter Sunday service, in the field beside Solid Rock Community Church on Brosterhous Road. Following…
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Bend school’s Good Friday ‘drive by’ parade lifts spirits
Eastmont School in Bend had a different kind of Easter parade for its students on…
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Cooler weekend ahead
Saturday morning will include a few clouds, but they will clear and we will see a sunny, breezy…
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Oregon reports four more COVID-19 deaths as total reaches 48
COVID-19 has claimed four more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 48, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
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C.O. high schools honor seniors with ‘Friday Night Lights’
Several Central Oregon high schools have come up with a way to show all students and faculty, and especially the senior class, that, while they may…
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Bend daughter and mom hang encouraging signs around town
NewsChannel 21’s Jordan Williams spoke with Cassondra and Shelly Carper, the two behind the signs. The daughter and mother are finding unique ways to…
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Tin Pan Theater offering virtual rentals
It’s the first time Bend’s Tin Pan Theater is offering movies to rent online and watch from home. NewsChannel 21’s Jordan Williams spoke Friday with…
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Bend 18-year-old arrested on theft, ID theft charges
Police are looking for other possible victims or suspects after a Bend 18-year-old was arrested on theft, ID theft and other charges, accused of…
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C.O. COVID-19 update: Halt to curbside glass collection in Bend
Bend Garbage/Republic Services and Cascade Disposal/Waste Management are temporarily suspending the collection of curbside glass within the city of…
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Forests to allow free personal use permits for mushrooms, transplants
Beginning Monday and through the month of May, the Deschutes and Ochoco National Forests and Crooked River National Grassland will allow people to…
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Bend City Council to take up short-term rental limits, expanded emergency order
The Bend City Council meets next Wednesday evening, largely in a virtual setting to ensure physical distancing, to take up new limits on short-term…
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