Solar-powered building coming to Bend’s Central District
A Bend solar energy company has broken ground on a “net zero” energy-efficient, solar-powered headquarters in the city’s Central…
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Deschutes Commissioner Phil Henderson to seek second term
Deschutes County Commissioner Phil Henderson announced Thursday that he is seeking re-election to a second term as commissioner. …
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OSU, OSU-Cascades expand campus-wide tobacco ban
Oregon State University, including oSU-Cascades, has expanded their policy prohibiting the use of any tobacco products on all university properties.…
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Meet Ares and Sassy, DCSO’s and Bend PD’s newest K-9s
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office and Bend Police Department each introduced their newest K-9 teams to the public in separate announcements…
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Amazon responds to Ring doorbell security concerns
Amazon has addressed concerns about the security of its Ring doorbell device, saying it started notifying people when new devices access their…
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Deschutes County Judge Stephen Forte to step down
Deschutes County Circuit Judge Stephen Forte confirmed Wednesday he’s decided not to seek re-election after nearly two decades on the…
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Bend man donates blood for first time in years
NewsChannel 21 caught up with one of the donors on Wednesday who said his wife signed him for the blood drive while watching the telethon.…
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Sisters Middle School wins in national STEM contest
Sisters Middle School has been named one of the winners in Oregon in the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow contest. The school was chosen from thousands of…
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Bend-La Pine Schools set public forums on superintendent search
Bend-La Pine Schools are inviting community members to share thoughts about attributes and qualities they would like to see in a new superintendent…
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3 new restaurants to bring more traffic to Bend’s north north end
Since the very moment Chick-Fil-A announced they were planning a location in Bend, there’s been a flurry of mixed reactions. The reactions include…
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Deschutes County offers free diabetes prevention program
Deschutes County Health Services has announced upcoming dates for the Prevent Diabetes Central Oregon program in Bend, La Pine, Prineville, Redmond…
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Both drivers hurt, one cited in NW Redmond intersection crash
Two injured drivers were taken to the hospital after a collision Sunday afternoon at a northwest Redmond intersection, authorities said, and one was…
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Children wait-listed as Terrebonne horse therapy program seeks funds
Broken H Rescue Ranch needs help from the community in order to keep the program running, and continue providing children with emotional…
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Alfalfa fire destroys trailers, ignites propane tanks
A fire destroyed two fifth-wheel trailers and a log outbuilding in Alfalfa on Saturday, also igniting more than a dozen small explosions of numerous…
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Terrebonne Thriftway acquired, to be employee-owned
Terrebonne’s only grocery store will remain locally owned, thanks to its acquisition by Rudy’s Market Inc., which operates specialty,…
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Wipe out: Improper wipes disposal costs Bend $1,000s in repairs
The city of Bend is working to bring more awareness to the damage caused to its sewer collection system by the lack of proper disposal of wipes and…
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Update: Hiker lost in Badlands Wilderness has been found
A Wyoming man who told his family he got lost hiking in the Badlands Wilderness Area east of Bend, prompting an extensive search, has been found in…
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La Pine, Smith Rock state parks host free First Day Hikes on New Year’s
More than 30 Oregon state parks were free to the public Wednesday on the annual New Year’s First Day Hikes. Participating parks included the La Pine…
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Prineville man still fighting after 5 bouts with cancer
As 2019 comes to an end, a Prineville man is reflecting on how far he’s come while battling five different cancers, and encouraging others to…
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Is collecting cans from curbside bins legal in Oregon?
Your trash is private property, depending on the container it’s in. That’s according to an Oregon Supreme Court decision last May.…
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