US Postal Service seeks to fill carrier job openings in Bend, Redmond
The U.S. Postal Service said Monday it is hiring to fill various job positions at Redmond and…
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Robberson Ford, 64-year Bend dealership, acquired by Kendall Auto Group
After 64 years as Bend’s Ford dealership, Robberson Ford has been acquired by Kendall Auto Group, a growing Eugene-based company that owns several…
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Several prescribed burns planned this week on Deschutes, Ochoco national forests
If weather conditions remain favorable, fuels specialists on the Ochoco National Forest plan to conduct a 255-acre prescribed burn on the west side…
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Evicted Bend homeless campers face new challenge; ODOT sites get ‘No Trespassing’ signs
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — “I think it’ll be a difficult day for people experiencing homelessness, living in those camps,” said David Notari, director of…
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Supply chain issues also plaguing Central Oregon ski shops
Boots are being locked in, skis are being waxed and prepped, and the shelves appear to be stocked at Bend’s Powder House Ski & Snowboard — but not…
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‘High Desert Food Trail’ launches, offering dozens of places to visit, showcase C.O. businesses
In partnership with Travel Oregon’s Food Trails program, the High Desert Food & Farm Alliance has launched the High Desert Food Trail ,…
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Monday’s vaccine deadline could mean end of road for longtime Mtn. View freshman football coach
After the Mountain View freshman football team played it’s game against Summit Thursday night, coach Mark Schulz gathered his players to share some…
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Mt. Bachelor parent co. defends controversial ‘Fast Tracks’ addition, offers refunds to pass-holders
With Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., joining critics in calling on Powdr Corp. to drop plans for a ‘Fast Tracks’ quick-access pass at Mt. Bachelor, the…
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A guide to this year’s Halloween in Central Oregon
Spooky season might not be fully back to normal, but there are still a number of ways to celebrate Halloween in Central Oregon this year.…
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C. Oregonians react to OSU study that says sunscreen with zinc loses effectiveness, becomes toxic
Sunscreen that includes zinc oxide, a common ingredient, has been found to lose much of its effectiveness and becomes toxic after two hours of…
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La Pine resident among latest to find wells drying up amid drought, with long wait for costly fix
Like many Central Oregonians who rely on wells for water, La Pine resident Craig Reisner says his well is dry, and some of his neighbors are…
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‘Major inconvenience’: C. Oregonians voice frustration over pharmacy closures, transfers, wait times
Several pharmacies in Central Oregon are experiencing longer wait times and delays, and one is moving…
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Fire season set to end in Oregon Dept. of Forestry’s Central Oregon District
Fire season in the Oregon Department of Forestry’s Central Oregon District will end at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, the agency said…
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C. Oregon school districts provide update on employee vaccination counts as state deadline nears
Central Oregon school districts and health care facilities have been tracking vaccination rates among its employees as next Monday’s deadline…
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Redmond School Board huddles with lawyer, won’t challenge mask/vaccine mandates
With just days to go before the state’s Monday deadline for all school staff and visitors to be fully vaccinated (or gain exemptions), the Redmond…
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Northern lights’ faint appearance in C.O. skies is ‘just the beginning’
Earlier this week, at least one cold Central Oregonian was lucky enough to capture the Northern Lights at Sparks Lake through a camera lens.…
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‘Their only hope’: Central Oregonians create charity to help Afghans seeking to leave country
Since the withdrawal of U.S. troops, not much has changed for people in Afghanistan. When NewsChannel 21 talked with Haseeb Shojai in August, his…
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Some struggling to get refunds for postponed ‘Redmond Taco and Margarita Festival’
Some customers for a Redmond taco festival said they have not received their refund, and are struggling to do…
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Wyden calls on Mt. Bachelor to scrap new ‘Fast Tracks’ pass, raises equity concerns
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., expressed concerns Wednesday in a letter to the parent company of Mt. Bachelor that the introduction of the “Fast Tracks”…
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Crook County Foundation is encouraging random acts of kindness through 30-day challenge
With the mission to enrich the community, the Crook County Foundation is encouraging simple acts of kindness through a 30-day challenge that extends…
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