Bend police chief, mayor talk about ICE bus protests
New Bend Police Chief Mike Krantz said Thursday that officers were on the scene during Wednesday night’s protests to keep the peace, as he addressed…
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Border Patrol agents pull 2 detainees off 2 ICE buses, ending 12-hour Bend protest
Hundreds of protesters surrounded two unmarked white buses at the Crane Shed Commons parking lot for nearly 12 hours Wednesday, until U.S. Border…
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OSU-Cascades says its has more on-campus flexibility than most schools
Oregon State University announced Tuesday that 90 percent of its courses on the Corvallis campus will be offered remotely in the fall. Despite…
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Bend’s new police chief takes reins: Mike Krantz talks of tear gas, protests and trust
Bend’s new police chief, chosen from the embattled city of Portland, was sworn in Monday, as Mike Krantz asked residents to give him a chance and not…
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Oregon DMV notifies 9,000 about defective driver licenses, ID cards
The Oregon Department of Transportation is sending letters to an estimated 9,000 DMV customers, informing them their new driver license or ID card…
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Wheeler County fire grows to 310 acres; lightning map technology assists C.O. fight
Wednesday night’s lightning storm sparked dozens of fires across Central Oregon that have been caught small — and one to the east, in Wheeler…
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Hummel discusses new ‘no mugshot’ policy for prosecutors
Deschutes County District Attorney John Hummel has announced a new “no mugshot” policy for prosecutors working in his office, in an effort to promote…
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Alec Nolan
Multimedia journalist, NewsChannel 21 Change is good … which is why I am thankful to join the team at NewsChannel 21 and serve the Central Oregon…
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Bend’s Brooks Park hit with obscene graffiti; neighbors express concern
Brooks Park off Newport Avenue in Bend was hit with obscene graffiti Thursday morning, much to the chagrin of worried area…
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ODOT: Trash piling up along Hwy. 126; cleanup crews scarce amid COVID-19
Oregon Highway 126 has seen a recent trash buildup between Redmond and Prineville due to a lack of inmate crews and others who usually tackle the…
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ODOT: Hwy. 97 wildlife underpasses have had bigger safety impact than expected
A pair of Highway 97 wildlife underpasses near Sunriver have provided more safety for deer and other animals — and for motorists — than planners…
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Split Bend councilors set fines of up to $500 for COVID-19 mask violators
Bend city councilors met virtually once again Thursday to dive into the details of how to best enforce Gov. Kate Brown’s mask-wearing requirements…
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