Bend ceremony honors those lost on 9/11, fallen servicemembers
A ceremony held Saturday morning at the Bend Heroes Memorial honored the thousands who lost their lives in the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks and the…
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Climbing fest set to return to Smith Rock State Park
The three-day event Oct. 1-3 is for climbers of all ages and abilities. It’s a fundraiser for the American Alpine Club, and benefits the park’s…
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Pet Pals: They’re hairless, but cute
Three guinea pigs need good homes. They should go together because they’re siblings! Despite being bald, they are sweet lil talkative…
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Smoke can worsen dogs’ cases of ‘kennel cough,’ vet says
We talked with a Bend veterinarian about respiratory issues known as “kennel cough” that can worsen in times of heavy…
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Furry Friends: Meet Rowdy, a friendly, playful pup
Rowdy is a friendly, playful and gentle pup who loves to go for walks, and is waiting for the right folks at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal…
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Regional economist talks of recovery, hiring challenges
State Regional Economist Damon Runberg discussed the numbers and what they say about the COVID-19 impact, recovery and the current tight labor market…
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Out & About: Beautiful pictures, once again
Thanks again for sharing these great photos, and keep ’em…
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Big Ol’ Fish: Our Thursday tradition does not disappoint
Central Oregon anglers show off their prize…
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Bank closes branches for day of community service
First Interstate Bank branches closed Wednesday for employees to take part in a day of volunteer community…
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Oregon redistricting proposals go before the public
Oregon lawmakers have until Sept. 27 to redraw congressional and legislative district boundaries. An increase in population means Oregon now gets a…
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New Caldera High School opens its doors to students and staff in SE Bend
The first “big” new high school in 20 years in Bend, which opened Wednesday, will only have freshmen and sophomores this year. The enrollment will be…
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La Pine church offers a new community space
High Lakes Christian Church remodeled, and added an indoor basketball court and stage. An outdoor basketball hoop is also available to everyone in…
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Volunteers donate care baskets for St. Charles caregivers
A group of volunteers donated gift baskets to St. Charles front-line workers to show their solidarity for health care workers during the…
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Unions’ annual Bend Labor Day picnic canceled due to pandemic
The Oregon State Federation of Labor, Central Oregon Chapter decided not to hold its annual Labor Day picnic this year due to the current COVID-19…
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‘Reach Out to Horses’ wild horse training underway near Sisters
A program called Reach Out to Horses is holding a week of training at a ranch near Sisters this week, as students introduce wild yearlings to basic…
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Smoky Labor Day curbs Bend river floaters, last day of ‘Park and Float’ service
Thick smoke curbed Labor Day crowds floating the Deschutes River on the last day of Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe’s ‘Park and Float’ shuttle for the…
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SW Bend homeowners put up salute to 13 fallen servicemembers
A homeowner on Reed Market Road in southwest Bend have put up a Labor Day weekend display to honor the 13 servicemembers who recently lost their…
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Bend man, 31, has been missing since August 12; family spreads the word
Jeremy Binder, 31, has been missing since August 12. His sister, Michelle Binder, said Sunday he was last heard from when he went to St. Charles Bend…
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Bend man designs portable hand-washing stations to help people, businesses
Nicholas Cerveny is a Bend resident who was inspired to start a new business to benefit the community, offering an improved mobile hand-washing…
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Adventure Van Expo displays modular vans at Deschutes County Fairgrounds
The last day of Adventure Van Expo took place Sunday at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds. Founder Neil Morse spoke with NewsChannel21 Sunday and said…
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