C.O. students and teachers preparing for online classes
As schools across the country remain closed due to the coronavirus outbreak, Bend-La Pine Schools students and their families are among the many…
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Central Oregonians struggle to file for unemployment benefits
Several Central Oregonians told NewsChannel 21 Monday they have been having frustrating problems getting through to file for unemployment benefits,…
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Deschutes County DA talks of repeat offenders, bail process
For people in the court system, justice can come with a price. When it comes to being released from jail, that price — the bail amount — may not…
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Great Harvest Bread Co. offers free bread
Despite trying to keep employees and stay in business, the co-owner of Great Harvest Bread Co. says the company wants to give back to the community…
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SE Bend neighborhood brings joy through stuffed bear hunt
A neighborhood in southeast Bend is taking part in a global trend that’s bringing smiles to children’s faces. (Adults,…
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Tonight: Deschutes County DA weighs in on bail process, repeat offenses
For people in jail, possible freedom comes with a price. That price — the bail amount — might not always seem to match the alleged crime, in the…
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Answering questions about the spread of COVID-19
NewsChannel 21 takes a look at some of the most commonly asked questions about how COVID-19 is…
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Bend roofing company can help you open doors with your foot
A Bend roofing company is offering a free, simple way for people to open doors without touching the doorknob, using only your foot.…
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Bend architecture firm collects letters, art for senior home
Pinnacle Architecture employees and their children hope to collect more than 75 letters by Friday for residents and…
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Bend Uber driver talks of defending herself against attacker
An Uber driver who was attacked by a passenger in southwest Bend late Saturday night spoke with NewsChannel 21 on Tuesday, sharing the frightening…
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Bend woman suggests paper signs, to display who needs help
A Bend woman is trying to start a movement that she hopes will bring help and smiles to the community without making unnecessary social contact and…
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NE Bend mother, daughter make care packages for neighbors
A northeast Bend resident and her 8-year-old daughter have begun a movement of their own, to show caring for their neighbors in challenging times.…
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C.O. restaurateurs juggle serious challenges amid state COVID-19 limits
In less than a week, some Bend restaurants have seen business plunge sharply since Gov. Kate Brown ordered a restriction that restaurants offer…
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Some Sunriver homeowners worried about out-of-town renters due to COVID-19
Popular tourist destinations in Central Oregon have felt the impact of the novel coronavirus. Sunriver Village appeared to be a ‘ghost town’…
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Bend restaurant delivers creative option as Gov. Brown bans dining in
On Monday, Gov. Kate Brown ordered that all restaurants and bars may only offer take-out and delivery services, starting Tuesday. That’s prompting…
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Redmond principal reads to students on Instagram amid school closures
Since Gov. Kate Brown announced the closure of all K-12 schools until the end of March, an educator in the Redmond School District decided to bring…
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Redmond church suspends Sunday services, others livestreaming
Places of worship hosting sermons online until further…
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Shepherd’s House Ministries sees donations fall amid coronavirus concerns
Volunteer coordinator Ryan Olufson says they need community’s…
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Bend shoppers react to Nike Store closure due to COVID-19
Closure through March 27 includes the Bend Factory Stores Nike outlet; Columbia Sportswear, also with store at the location, is closing for the same…
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Bend Costco shoppers line up, stockpile after local COVID-19 case
The Bend Costco opened 15 minutes later than scheduled Thursday, leading to a long waiting line of shoppers that wrapped around the side of the…
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