Rain expected overnight
Happy Monday, Central Oregon! Rain is likely across the region overnight until 4 a.m. In fact, Sisters, Sunriver and La Pine could see snow added to…
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‘Scouting For Food’ helps feed those in need this holiday season
Scouts in Central Oregon took part in the annual Scouting for Food event Saturday. Organizers spoke Sunday to NewsChannel 21 about the generosity…
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Local church sets up temporary warming shelter
A church in Bend has stepped up to house those facing homelessness in Central Oregon as a winter warming shelter gets set to open soon. Officials…
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Bend protesters rally, speak out against Gov. Brown’s 2-week COVID-19 freeze
More than 100 protesters gathered in downtown Bend for a “Keep Us Open” rally on Sunday to speak out against the two-week statewide freeze announced…
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Oregon agencies partner to analyze post-fire flooding, erosion threats
Oregon state agencies, federal and local partners have formed a multi-agency team to analyze potential post-fire flooding and erosion threats on and…
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ODFW voices alarm about recent ‘frenzy’ of wildlife poaching in Lane County
A decapitated black bear joins a growing list of animals from a frenzy of poaching in Lane County in recent weeks, the Oregon Department of Fish and…
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Watch live: Launch of NASA’s SpaceX to International Space Station
Watch live coverage of the SpaceX Crew-1 launch as four astronauts head to the International Space Station. The Crew Dragon is scheduled to take off…
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NE Bend church offers cold-weather shelter until Nov. 23 opening of winter facility
A northeast Bend church has stepped in to serve as a temporary cold-weather shelter for the homeless and those in need until an official winter…
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Oregon reports 2 more COVID-19 deaths, 868 new cases
COVID-19 has claimed two more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 761, along with 868 new cases, the Oregon Health Authority…
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New COVID-19 restrictions on dining, gyms in Washington
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee announced on Sunday new restrictions on businesses and social gatherings for the next four weeks as the state continues to…
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C.O. Locavore reminder: Use Oregon Farm Direct vouchers before they expire
Oregon Farm Direct Vouchers will expire on Monday, Nov. 30. Central Oregon Locavore is sending out a reminder to all recipients to use their vouchers…
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Jimmy Lake wins Washington debut, Huskies top Beavers 27-21
Sean McGrew rushed for 91 yards and a touchdown, Dylan Morris added a 1-yard TD plunge, and Washington opened the Jimmy Lake era as head coach…
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Crook County holds drive-thru flu shot clinic
With COVID-19 numbers surging, officials say getting a flu shot is more important than ever, to keep hospitals from being overwhelmed. The Crook…
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Tyler Shough leads No. 11 Oregon over Washington State 43-29
Tyler Shough threw for 312 yards and four touchdowns and No. 11 Oregon came back to beat Washington State 43-29 on Saturday night.…
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NW youth to explore agriculture through virtual reality, online activities
In the age of COVID-19, middle and high school students in Oregon and Washington will be able to explore agriculture through immersive experiences,…
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More rain possibly on the way Sunday
Happy Sunday, Central Oregon! Depending on where you live, you may see some rain in the early parts of the day. La Pine has an 80% chance of rain,…
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Sunriver has first significant snowfall of the season
The resort community was blanketed with about six new inches of snow Saturday…
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Fill Your Pantry event in Redmond goes outdoors this year
The fifth annual farmers’ market-like event went on Saturday at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds in Redmond, with some changes due to the…
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OSU adapts COVID-19 testing of students and employees as holidays near
TRACE OSU, Oregon State University’s weekly COVID-19 prevalence testing of students and employees, is adjusting to serve thousands of OSU students…
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Oregon reports nearly 1,100 new COVID-19 cases, 6 more deaths
COVID-19 has claimed six more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 759, along with 1,097 new cases — the third straight day the…
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