Bend Mexican restaurant under OSHA investigation for indoor dining
Mazatlan Mexican Restaurant is fully open for business, and that’s bringing them big crowds — and scrutiny from state regulators who look into…
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Oregon reports 48 more COVID-19 deaths, 1,562 new cases
COVID-19 has claimed 48 more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 1,262, along with 1,562 new cases, the Oregon Health Authority…
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State extends ‘Safe Harbor,’ meaning Crook County can resume in-person classes
Rising COVID-19 cases in Crook County appeared to dash all hopes of students returning to classrooms after Winter Break. That changed Wednesday after…
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Veteran Rep. Greg Walden, R-Ore., reflects on over 20-year legislative career
After more than two decades serving Oregon’s sprawling Second District in Congress, Rep. Greg Walden, R-Ore., shared his thoughts with NewsChannel 21…
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Big C.O. drug ring broken up; 3 arrests, Bend woman on the run, CODE Team says
Four people – one a fugitive – face felony drug charges after Central Oregon drug agents broke up a trafficking organization that distributed…
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Winter weather advisory for part of Central Oregon
Look for mixed showers Wednesday night, with lows mid 20s to low…
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Camp Fire C.O. raffles off ‘Camp in a Box’ packages backed by area businesses
Youth enrichment non-profit Camp Fire Central Oregon is providing a COVID-safe way to keep kids active and learning over winter break by raffling off…
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‘3, 2, 1 – Go!’ Oregon’s front-line health care workers get first COVID-19 vaccinations
With a “3, 2, 1 – go!” and some light applause after, four health care workers at Portland’s Legacy Emanuel Medical Center became the first…
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Walden nominates 8 Deschutes County students to US service academies
Rep. Greg Walden, R-Ore., announced Wednesday that he has nominated 14 Oregon students, eight from Deschutes County, for acceptance to the…
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C.O. Council on Aging: Holiday scams targeting seniors up amid COVID-19
The Council on Aging of Central Oregon is encouraging seniors and their family members to be extra-vigilant this holiday season, as more of us are…
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C.O. businesses encouraged to partner with ‘Darkness to Light’ child abuse training
As the pandemic extends to nine months, safety concerns for children continue to grow. More and more families are being impacted by the social…
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Watch live: Gov. Kate Brown news conference on hospitals’ COVID-19 vaccinations
Governor Kate Brown is holding a news conference at 11 a.m. Wednesday as Oregon hospitals begin administering the first COVID-19 vaccinations in…
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Oregon state parks whale-watching, First Day Hikes to continue
This year’s winter whale-watching and the 2021 First Day Hikes will go on, but volunteers won’t be stationed at whale watching sites and hikes…
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Bend Park and Rec to host first Drive-Thru Holiday Food Drive
The Bend Park and Recreation District is hosting its first ever Drive-Thru Holiday Food Drive on Saturday, to help fill the shelves at the…
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More Snow In The Mountains
Mt. Bachelor could see a foot or more over the next 36…
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Winter Weather Advisory
The advance of the next system will not only bring rain today and mixed showers…
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Ex-Klamath Falls detective accused of using drugs in evidence before crash
A former Klamath Falls police detective was arrested Tuesday on drugged and reckless driving, official misconduct and other charges, accused of…
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Ridgeview HS students putting on ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ radio play
Students at Ridgeview High School in Redmond are putting on a socially distanced radio play, “It’s a Wonderful…
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Oregon Dept. of Agriculture phasing out most uses of insecticide by end of 2023
The Oregon Department of Agriculture filed administrative rules with the secretary of state this week that significantly limits insecticide…
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Holiday Lights: Diamond Lake Drive display sparkles
A home on Diamond Lake Drive in southwest Bend has a cool blue and white holiday motif, worth a swing-by. Share a photo of your fine display on our…
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