Like so many 2020 events, Bend’s ‘Walk to End Alzheimer’s’ goes virtual
The flowers were planted, the sun was out and a breeze was blowing, but only a few passers-by were on hand at Riverbend Park on Monday during a video…
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Bend woman shot by police after Hwy. 20 chase gets 30 days jail, community service
A Bend woman who was shot four times by police as she backed her minivan toward a K-9 team at the end of a lengthy chase on U.S. Highway 20 east of…
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Special pontoon boat dedicated to first responders
The Bend Band of Brothers dedicated a pontoon boat Wednesday morning to recognize police, fire, medical and military first responders. The boat is…
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Elk Meadow Elementary hands out home learning materials
On Wednesday morning at Elk Meadow Elementary in southwest Bend, parents dropped by to pick up educational materials for their kids to learn at…
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Central Oregon golf courses taking precautions
Some people who need to get outside while also following the rules of social distancing are hitting the links — but Central Oregon golf courses are…
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Special report: Pets can comfort in stressful times
In this week’s special report, NewsChannel 21’s Mike Allen looks at how our pets can bring tangible stress reduction and other health…
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One Class at a Time: Mtn. View HS Cadet Corps
This month’s One Class at a Time $500 recipient is the Mountain View High School Cadet Corps program, helping them make a trip to the Junior Cadet…
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Testimony continues in Bend murder trial
Friday marked the second day of testimony in the murder trial of Joanna Kasner, accused in last year’s fatal shooting of neighbor Valerie…
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Kasner murder trial begins in shooting death of neighbor
The grim details of a woman allegedly gunning down her neighbor, shooting a dog and threatening other neighbors with the gun one winter day in a…
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Deschutes County Judge Stephen Forte to step down
Deschutes County Circuit Judge Stephen Forte confirmed Wednesday he’s decided not to seek re-election after nearly two decades on the…
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One Class at a Time: A new gym for Bend International School
The students at Bend International School enjoy their outdoor play time, but this month’s $500 One Class at a Time gift will go toward a new gym…
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Santa hitches helicopter ride to Bend’s Old Mill
Santa’s sleigh and reindeer are being prepped for next month’s big trip, so he hitched a ride on a helicopter along with Mike Allen to fly into…
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New Kenwood School gymnasium honored
he new Kenwood School Gymnasium on the west side of Bend was recognized for its design, and on Monday, the elementary school was given a plaque to…
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One Class at a Time: Marshall HS Medical Tech class
Mike Allen surprised the Medical Tech class at Marshall High School with…
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Meet Nash: A rescued dog with new family – and calling
A year or so ago, times were not so good for Nash. But the dog, one of 53 given up by a La Pine breeder, has found not just a new family, but a new…
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Mike Allen
Sunrise co-anchor/reporter/ producer, NewsChannel 21 I’m thrilled to begin my career at NewsChannel 21! I started my time at KTVZ in October 2016. I…
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