Small fire at SE Bend assisted living facility traced to improperly discarded cigarette
A small fire that broke out Friday evening on the balcony of a southeast Bend assisted living facility prompted the start of residents’…
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‘I cried happy tears for the first time in my entire life’: Bend climber, 13, reflects on national bouldering title
Shae McCarl, a 13-year-old rock climber from Bend, beat out more than 80 of her peers to win a national bouldering title at the USA Climbing National…
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‘Finally taking it to the next level’: Bend skateboarder, sport climber weigh in on new Olympic sports
Skateboarding, surfing, karate and sport climbing are making their debut and are now recognized as Olympic sports. They’re being added to help…
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Campfires, recreational fires where banned in Central Oregon can bring fines up to $500
Campfires and recreational fires are currently banned in the city of Bend and on all federal lands in Central Oregon.…
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Bend begins design work on Wilson Avenue, first bond project, holding open houses
The City of Bend Transportation Bond Oversight Committee identified the Wilson Avenue Corridor Project as the first project of the $190 million…
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Bend’s High Desert Museum receives $1.2 million federal grant to expand STEM education
Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., announced Friday that the High Desert Museum in Bend will receive more than $1.2 million from the National…
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City of Bend road and traffic report: Week of July 26-August 1
Here is the city of Bend’s road and traffic report for the week of July 26-August…
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‘This is a big deal’: Bend officials talk with residents about big neighborhood housing changes
The city of Bend hosted a community information session Thursday evening regarding proposed code amendments under House Bill 2001, passed by the…
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High Desert Storm cheerleaders bring the heat to C.O.
If you come to one of the Oregon High Desert Storm’s indoor football games, you’ll be in a great mood from start to finish– and for that, you have…
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Balloons Over Bend is back, starting Friday
Balloons Over Bend is back, with a few changes. Watch them lift off Friday morning on NewsChannel 21 at Sunrise, which will air on KFXO due to the…
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Community Shower Truck helping Central Oregon homeless stay cool and clean
As the homeless camp along Hunnell Road in northeast Bend grows, volunteers are helping out in a variety of…
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SW Bend resident says her cat brought home dead bat that tested positive for rabies
Southwest Bend resident Colleen Quinn said Thursday she still can’t believe a cat brought a dead, rabid bat into her…
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Join NewsChannel 21 at Sunrise for Friday’s Balloons Over Bend launch on Fox Central Oregon
The Tokyo 2020 Olympics aren’t the only big event “lifting off” early Friday morning – so is the return of Balloons Over Bend, and…
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Bend-La Pine School Board launches leadership listening sessions
The Bend-La Pine Schools’ Board of Directors has announced the launch of a new, additional forum for community voices to be heard: Board Leadership…
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Bend councilors discuss Emerson Avenue homeless camp removal
Last month, the city of Bend closed the Emerson Avenue homeless camp in southeast Bend after declaring it a public safety and health hazard, under a…
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City of Bend budget changes focus on housing, maintaining service levels
During Wednesday’s Bend City Council work session, the council supported staff recommendations for a $13.1 million budget adjustment focused on…
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New road closures, detours on Newport Avenue; bridge to close for resurfacing
Construction work on Newport Avenue continues as construction begins on a new segment of the Newport Avenue Corridor Improvements Project and crews…
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‘Lots of problems’ causing delays at Bend furniture and appliance stores
A foam shortage, along with a combination of other challenges, is causing a big backlog for furniture and appliance stores — and their waiting…
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‘The district’s boss is community members’: BPRD seeks public input on river plans
Erosion, sunscreen and a lot of trash is taking a toll on the water and riverbanks of the Deschutes River. That’s why the Bend Park and Recreation…
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Arnold Irrigation piping project comment period extended to Friday; upset residents raise objections
Anyone looking to weigh in on the Arnold Irrigation District’s draft plan to pipe more than 13 miles of its main canal now has until this Friday to…
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