Surveys: Most Oregonians wearing masks in public, but social gatherings continue
Two new statewide surveys of Oregonians find a large majority of residents are taking steps to limit their exposure to the COVID-19 virus — but many…
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Air quality alert in place until Saturday morning
An air quality advisory is in place for all of Central Oregon until Saturday…
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DEQ issues air quality advisory for Central Oregon through noon Saturday
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality expanded and extended an air quality advisory Thursday to Central Oregon and other areas due to smoke…
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2nd District candidates Bentz, Spenser share views with NewsChannel 21
As the election season heats up, NewsChannel 21 spoke this week with the two major-party nominees seeking to succeed retiring Rep. Greg Walden –…
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Bend restaurants’ outdoor seating heaters checked to meet fire safety codes
Bend restaurants taking advantage of outdoor seating to handle social distancing now have to pass inspection by the fire department if they wish to…
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Bend PD release videos, deny any officers’ wrongdoing in wake of Pilot Butte melee
With an investigation still underway, the Bend Police Department shared four social media videos and issued a statement Thursday defending officers’…
Continue ReadingFeds charge 6 in plot to kidnap Michigan governor
Six men were charged Thursday in an alleged plot to kidnap Michigan Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, according to a federal criminal…
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Oregon DMV offers tips to access services as it works to catch up on backlog
Oregon DMV said Thursday it is continuing to improve its services by adding more appointments, expanding online services and retrofitting offices to…
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St. Charles Health System to host medication take back event
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – St. Charles Health System is hosting a medication take-back event on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at its St.…
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Replacement SNAP benefits deadline extended for 20 counties
The Oregon Department of Human Services has received federal approval for an additional extension for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program…
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Firebusters 2020, Day 4: Seat belt safety
Day 4 of this week’s Firebusters series focuses on how important seat belts (and child booster seats) are to keep everyone…
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Crook County fire museum doubles as new CPR training space, with donation’s help
Crook County Fire and Rescue has opened up a new CPR training space for community classes, which also houses the agency’s new fire…
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Bend man killed in Hwy. 97 Wasco County crash
A Bend man was killed in a single-vehicle crash Wednesday evening on U.S. Highway 97 south of Shaniko in Wasco County, Oregon State Police…
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DA declines to prosecute 70% of Portland protest cases
Portland police have referred nearly 1,000 protest-related cases to the Multnomah District Attorney’s Office since late May and prosecutors have…
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Mostly clear; smoky
Mostly sunny skies and fair temperatures will be marred by a smoky haze for much of our day.…
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Two injured in three-vehicle crash on Hwy. 126 in Redmond
A three-vehicle crash on state Highway 126 East in Redmond Wednesday evening sent two people to the hospital, one with likely serious injuries,…
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No. 12 Oregon preseason favorite to win Pac-12 title
No. 12 Oregon has been picked by the media as the preseason favorite to win the Pac-12 championship when the conference resumes its…
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Sheriff Shane Nelson self-isolating at home after ‘low-risk’ COVID-19 exposure
Deschutes County Sheriff Shane Nelson said Wednesday he is self-isolating at home after a “low-risk exposure to COVID-19” earlier this…
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Krantz talks with Bend councilors about melee, need for more training
Days after two groups’ gathering by Pilot Butte turned into a disturbing melee, Police Chief Mike Krantz talked with city councilors Wednesday…
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Drug agents raid La Pine home; resident arrested
Drug agents raided a La Pine home on Wednesday, just after the arrest of a 25-year-old resident who allegedly was acquiring large quantities of…
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