Lane of Franklin Avenue to close for overpass repairs
In partnership with the Oregon Department of Transportation, the city of Bend will be closing one lane of travel on Franklin Avenue for a few hours,…
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Bend’s November warmer, drier than normal, NWS says
Despite a decidedly snowy and cold end to November in Bend, the month overall was actually warmer and drier than normal, according to statistics…
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Slick roads lead to 100s of slide-offs, crashes across C.O.
Slick road conditions led to several vehicle slide-offs on Cline Falls Highway and Beaver Lane Monday morning, prompting Deschutes County Sheriff’s…
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State’s new bid to eliminate HIV infections — and stigmas
Dec. 1 is recognized as World AIDS Day, and to mark the event, the Oregon Health Authority said Monday it has partnered with End HIV Oregon to…
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Deschutes DA IDs man shot by DCSO after car theft, pursuit
Deschutes County District Attorney John Hummel on Monday identified a 28-year-old man shot and wounded by one or more sheriff’s deputies Friday…
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Santa Express set to roll through Bend once again
Bend Fire and Rescue’s annual Christmas Food Drive, known as Santa’s Express, kicks off Monday night and will run through Thursday evening.…
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Shilo Inn outbuilding fire causes $30,000 damage
A fire in a small furnace outbuilding at Bend’s Shilo Inn on Sunday morning caused about $30,000 damage, prompted some evacuations and knocked out…
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Small Business Saturday supports Downtown Bend
About 80 stores participated in the…
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Black Friday shoppers hunt for deals in Bend
Black Friday is one of the most anticipated days of the year because of the countless deals and sales offered by a variety of stores.…
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Giving street dogs a second chance in Central Oregon
There are some unique animal rescue groups in Central Oregon that want to remind you it’s not just people who have something to be thankful…
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NewsChannel 21 catches up with Thanksgiving Day grocery shoppers
Many people spent the morning preparing for their Thanksgiving dinner with close family and friends.…
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With plows and shovels, C. Oregonians take on the snow
The snow season has finally, fully arrived here in Central Oregon. Snow management efforts on Bend local and residential streets have been in full…
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Family grieves for man who died on amphitheater stage
Bend police on Tuesday released the name of a 49-year-old man whose body was found Saturday morning on the stage of the Les Schwab Amphitheater and…
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Bend, Redmond among cities to plant Hiroshima ‘peace trees’
To mark the 75th anniversary of the close of World War II, Bend, Redmond and two dozen other Oregon communities have confirmed that next year they…
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Several C.O. organizations hosting Thanksgiving meals
With snow falling and the temperatures in Central Oregon dropping below freezing, many homeless shelters in the region are expecting an influx of…
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Knopp holds Central Oregon town halls
State Senator Tim Knopp of Bend held three town halls across Senate District 27 on Monday, with topics ranging from schools to gun violence, as well…
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City of Bend: Shovel snow off sidewalk, or you could get a ticket
Bend homeowners have 24 hours to clear snow off their sidewalks after the snowfall stops, or they could receive a citation, the city warns.…
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Downtown Bend merchants urge you to ‘Shop Small Saturday’
The holiday season is just days away, and the Downtown Bend Business Association is kicking it off with Shop Small Saturday on Nov.…
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ODOT plans online survey on Bend Parkway changes
Highway planners with the Oregon Department of Transportation said Friday they want your feedback on proposed solutions to congestion and safety…
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The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department announced Friday it will close the gate to the Pilot Butte summit road for the season at 8 p.m. on Sunday.…
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