Redmond City Hall is still closed, for now
Residents are wondering why, and when it will reopen. NewsChannel 21 was told there are plans to reopen the building by the end of the month. Until…
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Salute to Seniors: Another group of great graduates
Congratulations to the Class of 2021. Keep sending those pics to us. We feature them each Tuesday night on NewsChannel 21 at 6. It’s easy, use the…
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Pay It Forward: A big check for a La Pine preschool
Rising Stars Preschool nearly didn’t make it, due to the pandemic. But the community refused to let it go…
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Pay It Forward: It’s more than blankets, it’s Heartwarmers
A local group, Heartwarmers, gets $500 for this month’s Pay It Forward. They make blankets, teddy bears, and even pet toys for those in…
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Regal Theaters are back open in Bend
if Deschutes County goes back into the “extreme risk” Covid-19 catagory, the business could shut down for the third time in a…
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Oregon Senate passes legislation regarding health insurance
Senate bill 6-99 protects people with pre-existing conditions. The bill prohibits insurance providers from using exclusions in plans older than…
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Embers from a BBQ start Bend house fire
Bend Fire says don’t put bark mulch next to your home. The residents got out safely, but now have about a $10K repair bill from this morning’s…
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ODFW puts down a young bear in Southern Oregon
Wildlife officials urge people not to feed any bears. They say, “a fed bear is a dead bear,” meaning it will become habituated, and a threat to human…
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Tumalo Irrigation offers reward
A large reward is being offered to anyone with information leading to an arrest and conviction of the vandals who drilled holes into an irrigation…
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OSU now has an LGBTQ agriculture club
It’s open to students at both the Corvallis and Bend campuses, and already has 20…
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Calling all authors: Central Oregon Book Project seeks submissions
The Central Oregon Book Project is back, and you can submit your entries until the end of May. If selected, your story, or poem will be a part of…
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Pay It Forward: Money is available to worthy Central Oregonians
You can help by nominating a deserving person. It’s easy. Just look for the “Play” tab on our…
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Pay It Forward: Redmond Spirit Foundation
This month’s winner helps the entire community of Redmond…
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Camp Sherman deputy’s legacy continues with children
Jefferson County sheriff’s Deputy Dave Blann’s widow held a contest for students at Black Butte School in Camp Sherman. She asked the kids to write…
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Pay It Forward: Bend woman brings Joy to many children
Joy Christiansen of “Choose Joy” is the January winner of Pay It…
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Icy roads lead to questions for Bend Road Department
David Abbas says Archie Briggs road gets high priority due to its steepness, and narrow bridge. A neighbor claims to shave seen several accidents…
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13 Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity homes coming in 2021
Three homes are still available in Redmond to apply for until February…
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Bend sled dog team is on the move
It’s competing at the end of the month in…
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Family Access Network gets generous donation
Aperion Management Group used its end of year ‘Pay it Forward’ program to help the Family Access Network in its mission of helping families in need…
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Camp Fire Central Oregon kids help vets on MLK Jr. Day
The kids are making Valentines cards for Oregon…
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