Deschutes Brewery, industry oppose proposed tax hikes on beer, wine and cider
The Oregon Health Authority has proposed to lawmakers increased taxes on beer, wine and ciders, as well as cigarettes, in its new budget.…
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Amid big jump in Deschutes voters, county clerk answers some election questions
Central Oregon has seen a major increase in new voters. In fact, according to the Deschutes County Clerk’s Office, the county went from about 101,000…
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Central Oregon schools get creative to make yearbooks happen amid pandemic
A visit to Bend’s Summit High School at a usually busy time of year on Tuesday encountered an unusually quiet…
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‘Funeral’ held for South Sister glacier
An unusual event took place Sunday on the slopes of South Sister – a ‘funeral’ for Clark Glacier, which has all but vanished in recent…
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Central Oregon county leaders worried about low response to Census
With Thursday being the last day to respond to the 2020 Census after a court ruling this week, Central Oregon county leaders have expressed concerns…
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Bars open, schools closed: Officials’ comments frustrate bar owner
At a Bend-La Pine School Board meeting Tuesday night, some comments drew attention when a slide graphic from the Texas Medical Association depicted…
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ODOT drops Cooley Road RR overpass from Hwy. 97 project amid budget squeeze
The Oregon Department of Transportation’s recent move to tighten its budget for the Highway 97 project on Bend’s north end, dropping a railroad…
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Bend sculptor completes project for downtown Seattle
Bend sculptor Miguel Edwards, who created a special cauldron for the 50th Special Olympics, recently finished his latest project, El Sol: Elevate.…
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Bend church raises over $20K for fire victims
Real Life Christian Church in Bend says they invited their members to make donations for fire victims. The members then ended up raising over $20,000…
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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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Measure 110 aims to decriminalize minor drug offenses, expand treatment
While on the national stage, policies are being debated on the national stage, there is one Oregon ballot measure that’s causing much debate: Measure…
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Dramatic ODOT video shows raging fire approach, destroy radio tower near Detroit
ODOT has released dramatic video footage taken by an automated camera as the Beachie Creek Fire roared through the Santiam Canyon, destroying a…
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Apparent assault on Bend Latino man has family, police looking for answers
Family members say 30-year-old Geovanni Ortega last remembers walking from downtown Bend near Newport Avenue last Friday night — when the next thing…
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Report: Oregon income inequality sets record
A new report by the Oregon Center for Public Policy says income inequality in the state hit a new record before the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Read about…
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Krantz vows investigation, protesters surround Bend police HQ day after melee
One day after rallies by President Trump supporters and Black Lives Matter participants turned into a melee, Bend Police Chief Mike Krantz vowed a…
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Bend teen set to become one of the first female Eagle Scouts in history
Bend 17-year-old Martha Schwarz is the last in her family to attain the Eagle Scout badge — but she’s one of the first female Eagle Scouts in…
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Libertarian U.S. Senate candidate faces lawsuit to be removed from ballot
Cody Boswell of Bend served in the U.S. Marine Corps for over 20…
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Sisters movie theater hopes 007 release date sticks, could make for a big comeback
The Sisters Movie House is a regional…
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Unrest in Portland, elsewhere leads to more gun sales in Central Oregon
The year 2020 has been one of uncertainty for many, from a global pandemic to deepening political division, and many Americans are now feeling…
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Downtown Bend businesses seek gift card purchases for fire victims
Select businesses in downtown Bend are participating in a program where gift cards are purchased, then given to fire victims. One of those businesses…
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