Onward: Four big Redmond businesses expanding amid recession, pandemic
In the midst of a recession and health crisis, Redmond city officials told NewsChannel 21 Wednesday industrial projects are at an all-time high.…
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State distributes $75 million for affordable housing, includes 5 C.O. projects
Oregon Housing and Community Services on Wednesday announced $75 million in recent Local Innovation and Fast Track (LIFT) Housing Program funding…
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Gun pulled, Bend man arrested outside NE Bend convenience store, police say
An argument between two Bend men brought police to a northeast Bend convenience store late Tuesday night after one man allegedly pointed a stolen…
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Sunny, above-average temps
High pressure will maintain its grip over the western United States and Central Oregon will be right at the heart of…
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Race Across Oregon ultra-cyclist raising funds to fight human trafficking
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — From Friday through Monday, ultra-cyclist Rob DeCou will be biking the 1,000-kilometer route, over 625 miles in the Race Across…
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OSU study: Caspian terns feeding on young steelhead mean fewer return as adults
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Caspian terns feeding on young fish have a significant impact on runs of steelhead in the Columbia River, according to a…
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NeighborImpact celebrates Census Day
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — To help ensure an accurate count and the availability of resources in the region, NeighborImpact is celebrating Census Day…
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Oregon among 15 states partnering to speed move to electric trucks, buses, vans
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon and 14 other states, along with the District of Columbia, announced Tuesday they are committed to working together to…
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OSP seeks tips after 5 cars hit by bullets on I-5 in S. Oregon
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State Police asked for the public’s help late Tuesday in finding whoever has been shooting at several vehicles on…
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Backers of Ore. redistricting measure gain more time to gather petition signatures
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Backers of a proposed fall ballot measure to take legislative redistricting out of lawmakers’ hands and create an independent…
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Redmond may add staircase from Maple Avenue Bridge to the Dry Canyon
The city of Redmond is considering a proposal to build a staircase from the Maple Avenue Bridge to the Dry Canyon…
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Bend Venture Conference company application period opens
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Economic Development for Central Oregon will again host the annual Bend Venture Conference on Thursday, October 15 – Friday,…
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Bend restaurants navigate employees’ exposure to COVID-19
After recent spikes in COVID-19 cases, restaurants in Bend are navigating how to protect both employees and customers after some employees were…
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Comet Neowise draws eyes, lenses to High Desert skies
NewsChannel 21 is getting more great photos of Comet Neowise as it appears in the High Desert skies. We talked with one photographer, Steve Brandt,…
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Cascades Lakes Brewing has new owners
Cascade Lakes Brewing has new owner partners. The business was founded in 1994, and the original owners have moved…
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Fred Meyer temporarily withholding coins
Fred Meyer in Bend is temporarily withholding coins due to a coin shortage. The Federal Reserve said the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the normal…
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Better Business Bureau warns of moving company scams
A Bend man was scammed by a moving company called United American Moving and lost $700. Last year alone, The Better Business Bureau received 13,000…
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Redmond, Deschutes County leaders discuss big affordable housing project
Redmond city councilors and Deschutes County commissioners are discussing the next steps in the Skyline Village affordable housing…
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Oregon lawmakers OK COVID-19 relief, Warm Springs water system funds
Oregon lawmakers on Tuesday approved more than $200 million in COVID-19 relief, as well as $3.5 million to address critical Warm Springs water system…
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Sunny, warm and dry!
This fair air flow will keep our skies sunny Wednesday and Thursday, when our highs reach the low 90s.…
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