Two Bend men accused of stealing $1,000s in items from 4 large stores
Two Bend men have been arrested on organized retail theft and other charges, accused of stealing more than $6,300 worth of items from four major…
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‘Really great’: Fair weather leads to more winter fishing in Central Oregon
With Wednesday being one of many pretty nice winter days in Central Oregon this year, Bend angler Zack Tickler was out on the water –…
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Bend woman charged with burglary, theft after staying in new duplexes for days
A Bend woman was arrested on burglary, criminal trespass and other charges, accused of posing as a potential buyer of a newly built southeast Bend…
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‘Right to Repair’ bill would require manufacturers to ease path to user repairs
With home electronics in heavy use during the ongoing pandemic, the “Right to Repair Act,” (HB 2698) has been introduced in the Oregon…
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Some Bend residents frustrated, upset over online vaccine scheduling
Scheduling vaccines has not been an easy process for some in Deschutes County.…
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Black History Month spotlight: Black Voices in Bend, Pt. 3
As we celebrate Black History Month, NewsChannel 21 is recognizing and honoring Black figures in our community who are positively influencing to use…
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Bend Newport Ave. corridor upgrades set to begin; night work to ease traffic impact
City of Bend Principal Engineer George Franklet described the upcoming Newport Avenue corridor improvements Wednesday as a “big…
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Bend man charged with extortion, accused of threat to report landscaper to ICE
Deschutes County District Attorney John Hummel filed an extortion charge Wednesday against a Bend man accused of threatening to turn in a Redmond…
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Bend police find, arrest three suspects in motel parking lot car theft
A Bend man and two Redmond residents have been arrested on car theft and other charges after a motel employee’s car was stolen while left unlocked…
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City of Bend launches ‘virtual open house’ on Newport Corridor project
Construction on the Newport Corridor Improvements project begins next month, and the city of Bend launched an online “virtual open house” on the…
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Oregon breweries worry alcohol tax hike would cost jobs; bill backers disagree
On Tuesday, House Bill 3296, known as the Addiction Crisis Recovery Act, was introduced in Salem. And like many bills this session, it’s already…
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Dog attacked, seriously injured by another dog on Eagle Crest trail
Rob Husband still hasn’t found the owners of a dog responsible for attacking and leaving his dog, Nala, seriously injured and in stitches over the…
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Bend-Redmond metro falls from top spot to No. 13 ‘Best-Performing Small City’
Over the last 20-plus years, no city, large or small, was named ‘Best-Performing City’ by the Milken Institute for two straight years — except…
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COCC’s culinary training program merits rare top-status accreditation
The Cascade Culinary Institute at Central Oregon Community College has received exemplary accreditation in all of its baking and culinary programs…
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St. Charles Bend medical techs threaten strike; hospital ‘disappointed’
A union representing more than 150 St. Charles Bend technologists has notified the hospital of their intent to strike in 10 days, bringing a stern…
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Spike strips, citizen tips and Bend PD K-9’s bite lead to arrest of Terrebonne man
It took spike strips, citizen tips and the bite of a Bend police K-9 to arrest a wanted 23-year-old Terrebonne man Monday morning after a manhunt in…
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C.O. Veterans Ranch to benefit from Jersey Mike’s ‘Month of Giving’
Central Oregon Veterans Ranch is joining forces with two Jersey Mike’s Subs restaurants, located at 143 S.W. Century Drive and 200 N.E. Emerson…
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New SE Bend park to feature BPRD’s first ‘sprayground,’ wide array of features
A new community park has broken ground in southeast Bend that will have a wide variety of features, from an event pavilion and off-leash area for…
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Westside Church holding monthly food distribution event
Westside Church, partnering with the nonprofit NeighborImpact, will be distributing groceries to hundreds of residents in the community between 1:30…
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DCSO honors truck-driver heroes for life-saving actions after fiery crash
Emotions ran high Saturday morning at the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, as a pair of heroes were honored for their life-saving actions after a…
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