Scientists remove 98 ‘murder hornets’ from nest in Washington state
Scientists removed 98 so-called murder hornets from a nest discovered near the Canadian border in Washington state over the weekend, including 13…
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Deschutes National Forest, Prineville BLM outline planned prescribed burns
If conditions remain favorable, Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District fuels specialists plan to implement a series of prescribed burns covering nearly 2,500…
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WARMER!
We will see just enough high pressure to keep our skies fairly clear…
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Adventure race held in La Pine
Participants of all ages took part this weekend in a multi-sport adventure race in La…
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Bend author’s book receives award
Bend resident Cindy Roche was one of five authors of the “Field Guide to the Grasses of Oregon and Washington,” which recently won an international…
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Bend restaurant celebrates first anniversary after challenging year
A new restaurant always faces challenges, but 2020 made things even tougher. NewsChannel 21’s Blake Allen spoke Sunday with the owners of Monkless…
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Warmer weather ahead
After a cold weekend on the High Desert, changes are (quickly) on the way. Following forecast highs in the 30s on Sunday, most of us are expected to…
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Oregon reports 366 more COVID-19 cases, no new deaths
The state’s death toll from COVID-19 is unchanged from Saturday and remains at 653, along with 366 new cases, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
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Crews vacuum ‘murder hornets’ out of Washington nest
BLAINE, Wash. (AP) — Heavily protected crews in Washington state have worked to destroy the first nest of so-called murder hornets discovered in…
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Oregon Brewers Guild Releases State of Excitement No. 3 Harvest IPA
For its third iteration, the Oregon Brewers Guild brought together 27 of Oregon’s breweries to collaborate on State of Excitement No. 3, a Harvest…
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St. Charles Bend hosts medication take-back event
Representatives from the St. Charles Bend Pharmacy gave the public an opportunity Saturday to turn in unwanted medications in an effort to dispose of…
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Shepherd’s House collects winter coats as weather turns colder
The Shepherd’s House collected over 600 winter coats on Saturday in a drive-thru coat drive for those less…
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Central Oregon kicks off Halloween celebrations
With Halloween just a week way, some Central Oregon attractions kicked off festivities Saturday — with some COVID-19 precautions, of…
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First snow of the season!
Happy Sunday, Central Oregon! No more snow is expected this weekend, or through your extended forecast, but it’s going to stay cold on the High…
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Oregon reports 4 more COVID-19 deaths, 399 new cases
COVID-19 has claimed four more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 653, along with 399 new cases, the Oregon Health Authority…
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Oregon lawmakers OK $30 million to buy motels as shelters for wildfire victims
Oregon lawmakers have voted to distribute $30 million to community groups and local governments, to buy motels and hotels to shelter people who lost…
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String of striking High Desert sunsets continue; so do your fine photos
We’ve had a wonderful series of stunning, beautiful sunsets in recent weeks, so here’s a few of the great views Central Oregonians have shared with…
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Federal grant helps ODA, NW Cider Association launch ‘Cider Club’ offering
With abundant fields of apples, pears, grapes, cane berries, stone fruit, hops and botanical herbs, the Northwest has become the heart of the craft…
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